Education Courses & Certificates

Providing top-tier education for educators.

As a teacher, you help the next generation learn, grow, and work toward their goals—it’s one of the most rewarding careers out there.

We can help you clear your credential, get qualified to teach early childhood education, acquire the skills for college counseling, learn methods for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and more.

UCLA Extension is the perfect place to start your teaching career or expand on your current skills as an educator. Our programs are designed to meet state requirements and prepare you to meet the challenges of the classroom and beyond.

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Financial Aid Fundamentals

Learn the basics of the most complex, information-intensive, and important component of the college admissions process.

Foundations and Methods of English Language Learners

Fulfills English Language Learner requirement for Preliminary Credential when taken with X 426.1. Explore current theories of second language acquisition. Obtain approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling.

Foundations of Early Care and Education: An Introduction to Teaching Young Children/Introducción a la Enseñanza de Niños Pequeños

Learn about early care and education approaches and how to identify quality care. Explore history, development and philosophies of early childhood education programs.

From Artist to Educator: Explore UCLA Extension's New CTE Teaching Artistry Credential

Interested in combining your artistic practice with a rewarding career in education? Join us for an informational xOpen session introducing UCLA Extension's new CTE Teaching Artistry credential pathway. Learn how this innovative program prepares artists and arts educators to become California Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers by integrating professional arts practice with high-quality teaching.

Whether you're a practicing artist, arts educator, or a recent graduate looking to expand your impact, this information session will introduce you to a unique pathway that combines your creative expertise with meaningful teaching opportunities.

Hands on Sciences in Early Childhood Education

Learn how to teach practical science lessons to early childhood education students. This course will give an overview on how to introduce students to different science fields and motivate them to learn science.