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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Courses

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.

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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.

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