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a research and education institution, UCSB enhances the community
by providing professional development and part-time degree programs.
Some programs are single day workshops, while others offer certification.
Through these innovative programs, local residents have access
to the University's academic resources.
For details about specific professional certification
programs, please see Building
Partnerships.
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- Continuing Education Program
UCSB Extension offers professional development training, personal enrichment, and certification programs in a variety of areas. These programs enable professionals to specialize in a specific area of their field, refresh their current knowledge base, or explore new career options. See "UCSB Extension" in this directory for more information or visit the website.
Inquiries: UCSB Extension, 805-893-4200
Web Site: http://www.extension.ucsb.edu/
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- UCSB Extension
As the continuing education division of UCSB, Extension courses are open to all adults who seek professional and personal development. Courses are offered year-round, with eveing and weekend classes designed to fit busy schedules. Clases are located in Santa BArbara and Ventura counties. UCSB Extension's instructors are experts in their fields. They are working professionals from the community who bring real-world experience into the classroom. Courses and Programs are offered in the following fields: Business and Management, Education, Legal Studies and Mediation, Programs for International Students, and Science and Engineering. Visit the website for information on current offerings.
Inquiries: UCSB Extension, 805-893-4200
Web Site: http://www.extension.ucsb.edu
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- Extension Short Courses
UCSB Extension offers internationally renowned workshops in specialized fields such as modern infrared detection (IR) and Professional Preparation Program for Accounting. These courses use UCSB's lab facilities and faculty expertise to provide valuable training.
Inquiries: UCSB Extension, 805-893-4200
Web Site: http://www.extension.ucsb.edu/courses/
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- Hosford Counseling & Psychological Services Clinic
Psychological assessment, mental health treatment, consultation, and prevention services are offered to residents of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, UCSB faculty, staff, and students at affordable rates. Individual, couple, child, adolescent, and family therapy is provided by graduate student clinicians who are supervised by licensed faculty. A few faculty clinicians also see clients. All services provided on a sliding scale. UCSB students need a referral from the Counseling Center or Student Health.
Inquiries: Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, 805-893-8064
Web Site: http://education.ucsb.edu/hosford
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- Koegel Autism Center
The goal of the Koegel Autism Center is to improve the understanding and treatment of autism. The Center's research and training focuses primarily on family support and on the education of children with autism in regular community environments. In addition to researching the development of treatment delivery systems, the Center offers graduate, undergraduate, professional and paraprofessional training programs that teach state of the art diagnostic and treatment techniques.
Inquiries: Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, 805-893-2049
Web Site: http://www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/
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- Off Campus Degree Programs
Off Campus Studies (OCS) offers undergraduate degree programs at the UCSB Center in Ventura. Students may complete upper-division credit toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in a variety of disciplines, including Anthropology, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies. OCS features afternoon and evening classes that are convenient for working adults.
Inquiries: Off Campus Studies, 805-644-7261
Web Site: http://www.ocs.ucsb.edu/
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- Open Enrollment (formerly Concurrent Enrollment)
The Open Enrollment Program is a cooperative arrangement between the campus and UCSB Extension that enables qualified individuals to enroll in undergraduate and graduate courses on a space available basis without being formally admitted to UCSB. (May also be referred to as Open University or Concurrent Enrollment.) This program is ideal for those who are considering returning to school, preparing to enter UCSB, seeking to complete a few units to graduate, or desiring to take specific UCSB courses for professional reasons. During the summer, community members may register for courses through Summer Sessions.
Inquiries: UCSB Extension, 805-893-3351
Web Site: http://www.extension.ucsb.edu/open/
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- South Coast Science Project
The South Coast Science Project, a regional site of the California Science Project based at UCSB, was established to give teachers an opportunity to expand their skills in the teaching of science.
Inquiries: Center for Educational Change in Mathematics and Science, 805-893-5663
Web Site: http://csmp.ucop.edu/csp/southcoast
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- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The UCSB Extension TESOL Programs are designed to prepare adults of all ages to teach English to speakers of other languages in the United States and abroad. The TESOL programs train both new and experienced teachers to effectively utilize the most current methods, materials, research, and resources in a variety of teaching situations. Choose from two Program Options: Professional Certificate Program or Professional Sequence Award.
Inquiries: UCSB Extension, 805-893-4200
Web Site: http://www.extension.ucsb.edu/certificates/tesol/
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- Tech Management Program (TMP)
In addition to the Technology Management Program's (TMP) classes in management, entrepreneurship, new product development and marketing, community experts and community members interested in technology entrepreneurship are encouraged to participate in this unique educational program. Through the C2C Technologies Summit, Tech Management Lecture Series, New Venture Competition and Fair, radio program, mentoring and leadership events, regional technology innovators can build relationships, create student internship opportunities, share ideas, and learn with TMP students. (www.timp.ucsb)
Inquiries: Technology Management Program, 805-893-8007
Web Site: http://www.tmp.ucsb.edu
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- Tri-County Mathematics Project (TCMP)
The Tri-County Mathematics Project (TCMP) was established in 1983 to provide professional development and leadership development in mathematics education for educators of grades K-14. TCMP is based at the University of California, Santa Barbara and works with educators and schools in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, and parts of Los Angeles County.
Inquiries: Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, 805-893-8355
Web Site: http://csmp.ucop.edu/cmp/tcmp/
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Medical
- Continuing Medical Education
Continuing Medical Education (CME) is an educational activity directly related to patient care, community and public health, and preventative medicine. It is used both by the California Medical Association and the Medical Board of California. The goal of CME is to continually improve the quality of health care. CME programs are offered three Wednesdays a month from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Student Health Service. The programs are free and open to the public.
Inquiries: Student Health Service, 805-893-3371
Web Site: http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/studenthealth/
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Professional Development for Educators
- Gevirtz Research Center
Established by former United States Ambassador Don Gevirtz and his wife Marilyn, the Gevirtz Research Center strives to improve the public school system through intensive research and mutually beneficial partnerships. Working closely with the Santa Barbara School District, researchers identify and analyze effective learning methods.
Inquiries: Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, 805-893-7905
Web Site: http://education.ucsb.edu/grc/
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- Research Experience for Teachers (RET)
The Materials Research Laboratory at UCSB sponsors research experience for science teachers who spend six weeks during the summer working in research groups led by MRL researchers. The teachers also meet throughout the academic year and through a second summer to design ways of translating this research experience into classroom science curricula.
Inquiries: Materials Research Laboratory, 805-893-7928
Web Site: http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/mrl/outreach/educational/RET/
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- South Coast Writing Project
Funded in 1970 as a site of the California and National Writing Projects, the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) is committed to further the development of writing instruction in all disciplines, and at all educational levels (kindergarten through college). In addition to its five week summer workshop, SCWriP also provides curriculum development workshops and follow-up programs.
Inquiries: Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, 805-893-4422
Web Site: http://education.ucsb.edu/scwrip/
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