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The Professional Studies option allows students to take a series of professional development courses. In professional development courses, students study with American business professionals as well as students from other countries. All courses are taught by practicing American professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom and who demonstrate excellence in teaching.

The Professional Studies option is ideal for students who wish to further their education and professional goals while networking with Americans as well as students from other countries.
For transfer of course credit to students’ home institution, please read the Credit Transfer section.

As the continuing education division of the University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Extension offers certificate programs, courses, and seminars for professional and personal development. In addition to the certificate programs listed on this page, UCSB Extension offers individual courses in a variety of subjects. Courses are offered in year round quarters, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit into most schedules. Class locations are on the UCSB campus in Santa Barbara and Ventura (a 45-minute drive from campus).

For course information and schedules, visit UCSB Extension catalog ( www.extension.ucsb.edu/catalog).

Professional Certificate Programs

UCSB Extension Professional Certificate Programs are sequential programs that lead to a professional certificate. Students may take an individual course or the entire certificate program in the following fields:

Arts & Humanities

  • Graphic Design & Visual Communication

Business & Management

  • Accounting: Business, Professional, CPA Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Professional Financial Planning
  • Project Management

Education

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Legal Studies & Mediation

  • Negotiation & Mediation
  • Paralegal


PROFESSIONAL STUDIES DATES & FEES


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