UCSC Extension ELI - Certificate Programs

If you have a university degree, a TOEFL score of 550 paper/80 iBT or above, and a desire to pursue advanced studies, you can enroll in a UCSC Extension certificate program. UCSC Extension offers a number of programs for professional development, taught by experts in the field. Courses are conveniently scheduled evenings and weekends.

Completing a certificate program can take from 6 to 15 months, depending on a variety of factors, including course sequencing and demand. All international students must pay a services fee before beginning the program. Actual certificate program costs vary based on individual courses within the program. Students must enroll in 12 credits in order to maintain full-time student status. Access to a car may be necessary as most classes are held at our Silicon Valley campuses and public transportation there is limited.

Certificate Programs Suggested for International Students

BIOSCIENCE

Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Bioscience Business and Management
Clinical Trials
Environmental Health and Safety
Regulatory Affairs

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Accounting
Business Administration
Human Resource Management
Leadership Excellence Program (MILE)
Marketing
Personal Financial Planning
Project and Program Management

EDUCATION

Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
Education Therapy
Early Childhood Education
Professional Technology Competency

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Embedded Systems
VLSI Engineering
Linux/Unix Programming and Administration
Enterprise Java Programming
Web Design and Development
Network Engineering
Network and System Security
Software Engineering and Quality
Database and Internet Programming
Knowledge Services and Enterprise Management

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Students who complete a UCSC Extension Certificate over nine months are able to apply for permission to work full-time in a U.S.-based company for up to one year after finishing their program. Students must work in the field in which they have trained. For example, students completing the marketing certificate must find a position in the field of marketing.