Education courses

This practical, online introduction for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) presents techniques for teaching, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to English as Second Language learners. Candidates learn to assess learner…

This course will explore the use of technology in education as a tool to enhance teaching and learning. Participants will learn and demonstrate the effective use of computer hardware and software and fundamental hardware care operations to ensure safety.…

This 2-week summer course introduces strategies and content for individualizing instruction of academics for learners from TK through third grade. Adult learners explore the Montessori pedagogy and apply its strategies to academic content put forth in the…

English has become the most predominant language through which people communicate, connect, and transact business cross-nationally in the emerging global community of the 21st century. The increased fluidity of international borders, the relative ease of…

The capstone course is the culminating experience of the Professional Program in College Admissions Consulting. Designed to practice and apply the knowledge and skills developed in the Foundations, Strategies, and Business Building for IECs courses, this…

This is the first course of a two-course sequence that introduces the knowledge and skills required to advise students in the transition from high school to college. Emphasis is placed both on acquiring specific knowledge of colleges and the admissions…

This course will investigate and understand the instructional leadership practices related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including how to develop and enact a PK-3 vision, align and integrate Universal Transitional Kindergarten into the CA…

The CTEL Portfolio brings together learning and field experiences from the other CTEL courses in a cohesive manner. Candidates collaborate with instructors from each course individually to determine an appropriate field assignment based on academic and…

Fulfills English Language Learner requirement (Standard 12) for SB 2042 Preliminary Credential when taken with X 426.1. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential program…

Fulfills English Language Learner requirement (Standard 12) for the SB2042 Preliminary Credential when taken with X 426.3. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential…

This online course presents and evaluates current technologies and their applications in the TESOL classroom, urban distance learning and adult TESOL education. Participants learn strategies for overcoming technophobia among English teachers and learners. The…

This online course offers an introduction to the history and construction of languages and to the basic linguistic concepts of learning a second language, such as grammar, pragmatics and syntax. Participants will improve their own (English) language mastery,…

This course presents an intensive consideration of culture and diversity and their impacts in school classrooms. Instruction focuses on the nature and manifestations of culture, methods and strategies for learning about cultural differences and similarities,…

During this two-week course, participants will gain an understanding of the purpose, role and structure of college admissions essays. The course will explore standards and ethics to be used when supporting students through the essay writing process.…

This course covers integrating computers and related technologies into the CTE Education curriculum in ways that enhance learning for adolescents and adults with diverse needs and learning styles. Also included is the study of methods for developing effective…

Study instructional strategies, activities, and materials to teach adult and adolescent learners. Learn about effective planning and clear presentation of instruction, including motivational strategies for learners. Other course topics include techniques for…

Examine the history and traditions of career technical education (CTE) and its impact on contemporary CTE programs and the economy of California. Develop a professional perspective by examining contemporary education policies and teaching practices in…

CTE Portfolio and Teaching Practicum is the last and final course required for the DSCTE credential. Due to the nature of the CTE credential, the UC CTE Collaborative courses, SDAIE and Special Needs Strategies for CTE, Integrating Technology into CTE,…

Introduction to Counseling for College Admission explores the college admission process from both the student and counselor perspectives, with emphasis on student research, application, selection and counselor information dissemination and responsibility.…

This mini course offers a detailed review of the two primary financial aid applications, the FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE. The seven modules address application rationale, processes and documentation requirements in a step-by-step fashion. The information will…

The purpose of this short, intensive course is to introduce potential advisors or counselors, who are either new to the field or are making a career change, to numerous aspects of the college admissions process. During this two-week course, students develop…

This online course provides a contemporary, research-based perspective on learning and inquiry through play in early childhood settings and explains how play supports optimal brain development. Students learn about historical and contemporary perspectives of…

This online course covers developmentally appropriate curriculum methods for early childhood. Students learn to design, equip, plan and implement engaging learning environments for supporting developmental goals and knowledge. Learn to create optimal…

Learn about early care, education approaches and how to identify quality care. This online course on teaching young children introduces the approaches, history and development of early childhood education programs. The course offers an overview of…

This online early childhood development course focuses on the social and cultural dynamics between the young child, the family and the community. Students develop communication skills between young children, peer groups, parents and teachers. They investigate…

This is an introductory course in child growth and development spanning conception through middle childhood. The course covers theories of human development; the scientific study of development; genetic and environmental contributions and interactions on…

Build on prior coursework in methodology, second-language acquisition, linguistics and cross-cultural communication, and gain project-based practical experience in the fundamentals of course design. Move through the curriculum cycle and needs assessment,…

This is the second course of a two-course sequence that introduces the knowledge and skills required to advise students in the transition from high school to college. You will expand your knowledge of specific college options and the admissions process.…

This course focuses on the business aspects of working in educational consulting and helps learners understand keys to success within this rapidly growing profession. You will explore how to manage your career as an educational consultant, identify how you…

Students must pass all four core courses with a "C" or better to be eligible for this course. This is the culminating course in the TESOL Certificate. The TESOL Practicum Portfolio integrates prior learning, assignments, lesson plans, and observations from…

This course offers an introduction and practice on observation, documentation, assessment and the skills necessary to apply assessment findings to create an appropriate curriculum for young children. In this course, students develop systematic and purposeful…

This course prepares the student for success in the TESOL Certificate and the TESOL Portfolio. The course is mandatory and must be taken first in the series. This course gives a clear overview of all that is expected to successfully complete the program. It…

Investigate the principles and design of standards-based assessment and instruction for English-language learners and their relationship to identifying students' strengths and needs in English language/literacy development and academic achievement. Covers the…

This course emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills with regard to guiding and supporting community college students through all steps of their community college education, from enrollment through transfer application and admission. Students learn…

Educational consultants are unique among business professionals because their goal is not just to have a profitable practice but also to truly make a difference in the lives of their clients. This course focuses on how to create a successful practice using…

College-bound students encounter a series of standardized examinations as they progress toward college admission. The PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement tests are the most common. Topics include what each exam tests for, validity of test results,…

The Practicum course is the capstone of the UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program, reviewing key concepts and principles from previous classes. Students must be enrolled and participate in the online portion of the course, during which practicum…

This course in the College Counseling Certificate focuses on individual groups of students with unique perspectives in the admissions process, such as students with learning differences, athletes, actors, and underserved students who are first-generation,…

This course focuses on methodologies appropriate for facilitating science instruction at the middle and high school levels in a variety of classroom settings. As candidates for the added authorization Single Subject Credential in Science, students in this…

This course is designed for credentialed teachers who are looking to add a certification in social studies to their credential. The primary goal of this course is for candidates to learn specific teaching strategies that are effective in supporting them to…

This course is designed to prepare secondary math candidates to effectively plan and deliver the state-adopted academic content standards for students in mathematics (grades 7-12). The candidate has multiple opportunities to learn, practice, and reflect upon…

This course focuses on methodologies appropriate for facilitating English/language arts instruction at the middle and high school levels in a variety of classroom settings. As candidates for the Single Subject Credential in English, students in this course…

The primary goal of this course is for each student to gain increased ability to effectively and efficiently teach K-12 physical education in pursuit of the added authorization credential. Students learn strategies for teaching California standards-based…

Meets Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirement of a "course directly related to teaching in a self-contained classroom, excluding the methods of teaching reading" for teachers who hold a Single Subject Teaching Credential and wish to obtain the…

In this course, students learn about the development of infants and toddlers and associated principles of inclusive and respectful caregiving. This course focuses on factors affecting the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of the young child in…

For early childhood professionals, this course is designed to assist teachers, caregivers and directors in better understanding and implementing procedures and policies for inclusion of young children with special needs into typical child care, preschool and…

Learn the causes of disruptive behavior, examine the forces that operate on the behavior of the young child in school and identify problems that need teacher intervention. Covers strategies for eliminating disruptive behavior and helping young children…

This course covers guidelines for creating a safe and healthy environment for the young child, including emergency preparedness (fire, earthquake, first aid), health and public health-related issues, and the nutritional needs of children. Applies toward Title…

Instruction covers how to plan and lead developmentally appropriate music activities for young children. Students participate in rhythm, song, instrument, and movement activities that enhance children's participation in group "circle time" and independent…

This course introduces students to Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and theory by incorporating strategies for creating a student-centered classroom. Students will learn to define anti-racism, identify embedded privilege and reflect on and recognize…