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UCSC Extension
UCSC Extension in
Silicon Valley is part of the University of California
Extension system, which provides continuing education programs
for professional development and personal growth.
Each year, more than 20,000 students enroll in Extension
courses in Silicon Valley to complete a certificate program,
change or advance their careers, or otherwise improve their
lives. UCSC Extension offers cutting-edge programs at its
Silicon Valley campuses in fields such as computer and
software technologies, biotechnology, business, and art.
The largest local provider of continuing education programs,
UCSC Extension has played a major role in the success of
Silicon Valley. Its students work at leading international
businesses such as Cisco Systems, IBM, HP and Yahoo!

The Silicon Valley Advantage
If you have a university degree, a TOEFL score of 550
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 after 4 pm on weekdays and during
the day on weekends.
Completing a certificate program can take from 6 to 15
months, depending on a variety of factors, including course
sequencing and demand. An international student services
fee is required 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 and retain the F-1 visa.
Access to a car is required, as classes may take place
at both our Silicon Valley campuses, which are approximately
45 minutes away from our Santa Cruz location.
Examples of UCSC Extension Certificate Programs:
- Clinical Trials Design and Management
- Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics
- Early Childhood Education
- Teaching English as a
Second Language
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Biotech Management
- Project and Program Management
- Accounting
- Internet Security
- Router Configuration and Management
- Internet Programming and Technologies
- Network Engineering and Management
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