Instruction Methods

Courses at UCLA Extension are offered in a variety of formats to fit your needs.

Choose your learning style.

In-Person Formats

Some or all instruction is conducted in person at one of our classroom locations in Westwood or DTLA.

Note: Our Woodland Hills classrooms remain closed until further notice.

In-Person: All class meetings are taught in person, with the instructor and all students in the same physical classroom.

Hybrid (In-Person): A blend of in-person and online or remote instruction. This learning format features some scheduled in-person class meetings and some online interaction, either in real-time using Zoom or pre-recorded instruction, activities, discussion boards, or other course materials accessible through an online learning platform.

Online Formats

Instruction and interaction is fully online.

Online: Course content is delivered weekly through an online learning platform where you can engage with your instructor and classmates at your convenience. Assignments are due regularly, but there are no required class meetings. Optional office hours with the instructor are offered through Zoom. This flexible learning format allows you to access course content anywhere, anytime, on your schedule.

Remote: All class meetings are scheduled and held in real-time using Zoom, allowing for live interaction with your classmates and instructors. Course materials can be accessed any time through an online learning platform.

Hybrid (Remote): A blend of remote and online instruction, this learning format features some scheduled, live class meetings using Zoom and some pre-recorded instruction, activities, discussion boards, or other course materials accessible through an online learning platform where you can connect with your instructor and classmates.

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