General Business Studies
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.400 $
Descripción:
General Business Studies Certificate is a 36-unit program offered by the Department of Business, Management, and Legal Programs and is intended for individuals whose unique personal interest or profession requires them to take a series of courses in various fields within the discipline of management.
General Business Studies with Concentration in Accounting
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.110 $
Descripción:
General Business Studies Certificate with Concentration in Accounting is a 36-unit program offered by the Department of Business, Management, and Legal Programs and is intended for individuals whose unique personal interest or profession requires them to take a series of courses in management with a focus on accounting.
Courses
Students select nine courses of their choice offered within the Management discipline from the fields of accounting, advertising, communication skills, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, human resources, investments, international trade and commerce, leadership and management, marketing, personal financial planning, real estate, taxation, and wine education and management.
Each must be a four-unit course.
Students pursuing a concentration must take a minimum of four or as many as nine courses to satisfy the concentration requirement.
Students desiring no concentration may select any nine (four-unit) courses.
In addition to the nine required courses, students must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Persons having satisfied the requirements for another UCLA Extension certificate will only be allowed to apply a maximum of four courses from that program to the Certificate in General Business Studies. Courses taken at other universities are not transferable.
Electives
Candidates must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of accounting. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
Business Administration with Concentration in Advertising
- Duración: 3 o 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.400 $ (3 cuatrimestres) 14.350 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Advertising is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 70-unit program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of advertising.
Requirements:
3 quarters program:
Students must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of advertising. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
6 quarters program:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of advertising is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Courses:
Phase I – Preparatory Courses (4 courses from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II – Business Functions (6 courses from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III – Management Functions (2 courses from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 4.00
Phase IV – Required Capstone (1 course from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of advertising.
Finance
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.380$
Descripción:
The Finance Certificate is designed to meet the market demand for qualified financial professionals and the desire by individuals to increase their knowledge in finance and investments. The 9-course certificate program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering core aspects of financial theory and practice. In addition to five foundation courses and four electives (to be selected from the fields of Corporate Finance, Investment Management and Analysis, Credit Analysis and Management, and Real Estate Finance), students must also complete a one-day Business Ethics seminar.
his program is ideal for working financial professionals who want to expand their current career prospects, individuals who are looking for a career transition into a finance-related position, or recent college graduates who are planning to pursue careers in the financial industry or need specific course work in finance for pre-MBA requirements. The Finance Certificate is relevant for individuals interested in the following career paths: corporate finance, financial analysis, international finance, investment management, security analysis, banking, credit management & analysis, and real estate finance.
Business Administration with Concentration in Finance
- Duración: 3 o 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.110 $ (3 cuatrimestres) 14.245 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Finance is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 17-course program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of finance.
Requirements:
3 quarters program:
Students must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of finance. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
6 quarters program:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of finance is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Courses:
Phase I – Preparatory Courses (4 courses from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II – Business Functions (6 courses from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III – Management Functions (2 courses from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 4.00
Phase IV – Required Capstone (1 course from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of finance.
Business Administration with Concentration in Human Resources Management
- Duración: 3 o 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.400 $ (3 cuatrimestres) 14.350 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Human Resources Management is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 17-course program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of human resources management.
Requirements:
3 quarters program:
Students must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of human resource management. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
6 quarters program:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of human resource management is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Courses:
Phase I – Preparatory Courses (4 courses from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II – Business Functions (6 courses from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III – Management Functions (2 courses from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 4.00
Phase IV – Required Capstone (1 course from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of human resources management.
Business Administration with Concentration in International Trade and Commerce
- Duración: 3 o 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.400 $ (3 cuatrimestres) 14.350 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in International Trade and Commerce is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 70-unit program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of inernational trade and commerce.
Requirements:
3 quarters program:
Students must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of international trade and commerce. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
6 quarters program:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of international trade and commerce is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Courses:
Phase I – Preparatory Courses (4 courses from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II – Business Functions (6 courses from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III – Management Functions (2 courses from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 4.00
Phase IV – Required Capstone (1 course from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of international trade and commerce.
Business Administration with Concentration in Marketing
- Duración: 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 14.350 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Marketing is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 17-course program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of marketing.
Requirements:
3 quarters program:
Students must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of marketing. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
6 quarters program:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of marketing is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Courses:
Phase I – Preparatory Courses (4 courses from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II – Business Functions (6 courses from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III – Management Functions (2 courses from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 4.00
Phase IV – Required Capstone (1 course from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of marketing.
Business Administration with Concentration in Personal Financial Planning
- Duración: 3 o 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.110 $ (3 cuatrimestres) 14.245 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Personal Financial Planning is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 17-course program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of personal financial planning.
Requirements:
3 quarters program:
Students must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of personal financial planning. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
6 quarters program:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of personal financial planning is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Courses:
Phase I – Preparatory Courses (4 courses from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II – Business Functions (6 courses from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III – Management Functions (2 courses from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 4.00
Phase IV – Required Capstone (1 course from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of personal financial planning.
Business Administration with Concentration in Real Estate
- Duración: 3 o 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.400 $ (3 cuatrimestres) 14.350 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Real Estate is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 17-course program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of real estate.
Requirements:
3 quarters program:
Students must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of real state. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
6 quarters program:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of real state is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Courses:
Phase I – Preparatory Courses (4 courses from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II – Business Functions (6 courses from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III – Management Functions (2 courses from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 4.00
Phase IV – Required Capstone (1 course from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of real state.
Business Administration with Concentration in Taxation
- Duración: 3 o 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.110 $ (3 cuatrimestres) 14.245 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Taxation is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 17 course program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of taxation.
Requirements:
3 quarters program:
Students must complete 36 units of coursework within the academic disciplines of Management or Communications. All courses must be numbered X 1-199 or X 400-499 and (for this concentration) at least 16 of the required units must be from the field of taxation. In addition, students must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
6 quarters program:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of taxation is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program.
Courses:
Phase I – Preparatory Courses (4 courses from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II – Business Functions (6 courses from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III – Management Functions (2 courses from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication 4.00
Phase IV – Required Capstone (1 course from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of taxation.
Accounting
- Duración: 7 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 18.005 $
Descripción:
Recognized by employers throughout Los Angeles and beyond, UCLA Extension’s Accounting Certificate equips students with a thorough understanding of accounting standards and principles. The program is designed for students who are preparing to sit for the CPA Examination by fully meeting the educational requirements for this nationally administered examination. In addition, the program provides relevant coursework for students considering the CMA®, CIA®, and CFA® certifications.
The California State Board of Accountancy recognizes UCLA Extension as a qualified provider of coursework to sit for the CPA Examination. To satisfy the educational requirements for the CPA Exam, students must have a baccalaureate degree (any major) from an accredited college or university and have completed 36 quarter units (equivalent to 24 semester units) of accounting courses and 36 quarter units of business-related courses.
Courses
Required:
- Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice 4.00
- Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice 4.00
- Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice 4.00
- Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice 4.00
- Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice 4.00
- Federal Income Taxation 4.00
- Management Accounting 4.00
- Auditing: Financial 4.00
- Internal Auditing 4.00
Business-Related Electives (36.00 units from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Accounting and Enterprise Business Systems 4.00
- Nonprofit Accounting 4.00
- International Accounting 4.00
- Internship in Accounting 4.00
- Forensic Accounting 4.00
- Integrating Sustainability into Financial Reporting 4.00
- Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders 4.00
- Partnership Taxation 4.00
- Financial Control of Operations 4.00
- Financial Statement Analysis 4.00
Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Accounting 4.00
Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting
- Duración: 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 14.245 $
Descripción:
Complexity in today’s business environment requires a strong foundation in business functions, the tools of business analysis, and more diverse managerial skills. The Business Administration Certificate with Concentration in Accounting is designed for students planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. This structured 17 course program presents courses that would typically be required as part of an undergraduate business degree. It provides students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of accounting.
Requirements:
All courses in the first four phases are required. In addition, a minimum of 12 units in the field of accounting is required. Students also must successfully complete one ethics requirement of their choice at any time during the program
Courses:
Phase I: Preparatory Courses (16.00 units from the following list):
- Business Economics 4.00
- Business Law: Fundamentals 4.00
- Mathematics for Management 4.00
- Business Statistics 4.00
Phase II: Business Functions (24.00 units from the following list):
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Principles of Accounting 4.00
- Basic Managerial Finance 4.00
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
Phase III: Management Functions (8.00 units from the following list):
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Leadership Communication Strategies
- Phase IV: Required Capstone (4.00 units from the following list):
- Developing a Business Plan
Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Ethics in Accounting 4.00
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics in Personal Financial Planning –
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics –
Electives
Twelve additional units must be completed from the field of accounting.
Business Administration with Concentration in Entrepreneurship
- Duración: 3 o 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.400 $ (3 cuatrimestres) 14.350 $ (6 cuatrimestres)
Descripción:
The Business and Management of Entertainment Certificate is designed for aspiring mainstream Hollywood executives, as well as those interested in the world of independent filmmaking. Students gain an understanding of industry business practices by taking foundation courses that include pre-production, production, and post-production, as well as specific courses in business and legal affairs, finance and accounting, and marketing and distribution.
Requirements:
Courses marked with a plus (“+”) should be completed within the first two quarters of study. For the award, students must complete a total of 36 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + 4.00
- Post-Production for Film and Television 4.00
- Legal Primer for the Entertainment Business 4.00
- The Business of Entertainment + 4.00
- Entertainment Financing: From First $ to Distribution of Profits 4.00
- Marketing Entertainment: Strategies for the Global Marketplace 4.00
Suggested Electives (12.00 units from the following list):
- Organizing, Financing, and Operating a Start-Up Entertainment Production Company 4.00
- The Business of the Film Industry 4.00
- Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents 4.00
- Marketing and Distributing Independent Films across All Platforms 4.00
- Negotiating Talent Agreements and Production Contracts for Motion Pictures 4.00
- Copyright Law in the Entertainment Industry 4.00
- Licensing Entertainment: Strategies for the Global Marketplace 4.00
- Building an Online Audience 4.00
- A World of International Filmmaking 4.00
- Digital Storytelling: Develop and Produce Cross-Platform Entertainment 4.00
- Movie Magic Budgeting 2.00
- Film and Television Internship 4.00
Marketing
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.100 $
Descripción:
The Marketing Certificate is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary for success in the dynamic and competitive field of marketing. Seven required courses build strong foundation skills in core subject areas and develop analytical, critical, and creative thinking. Elective courses guide students into functional areas of marketing, allowing them to develop skills necessary to take on the many challenges present in this constantly evolving field.
This program is intended for individuals seeking a marketing career as well as business professionals who want to update their skills and keep abreast of emerging trends.
Courses:
Required
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Brand Management 4.00
- Integrated Marketing Communications 4.00
- Writing for Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Consumer Market Research 4.00
- Strategic Marketing 4.00
Electives (12.00 units from the following list)
- Advertising Principles and Practices 4.00
- Principles of Professional Selling 4.00
- New Media Marketing 4.00
- Social Media Marketing 4.00
- Extreme Marketing 4.00
- Global Marketing and Strategy 4.00
- Internship in Marketing and Advertising 4.00
- New Business Development and Pitching the Perfect Presentation 4.00
- Customer Relationship Management 4.00
- Advertising in the Digital Age 4.00
- Advanced Writing for Marketing: Professional Copywriting and Content Strategy 4.00
- Media Sales in a “Cross-Platform World” 4.00
Marketing Certificate with concentration in Social Media and Web Analytics
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.100 $
Descripción:
As the majority of all new marketing positions require candidates to have familiarity with new media, social media and web analytics; it is very important – for both those currently working in the field as well as those just entering – to formally demonstrate education in this area. Because coursework in this field will be expected of all individuals with degrees in marketing in the immediate future, this program provides an excellent opportunity to proactively supplement your experience or expand your appeal and stature as you prepare for the marketplace.
This concentration will also allow students who have been awarded a marketing certificate within the past five years to return and take additional courses in order to receive this added knowledge and designation.
Courses:
Required
- Marketing Principles and Practices 4.00
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Brand Management 4.00
- Integrated Marketing Communications 4.00
- Writing for Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Consumer Market Research 4.00
- Strategic Marketing 4.00
Electives (12.00 units from the following list)
- User Experience Design 4.00
- Building an Online Audience 4.00
- Digital Entertainment Media: Issues and Opportunities 4.00
- Social Media Marketing 4.00
- New Media Marketing 4.00
- Internship in Marketing and Advertising 4.00
- Advertising in the Digital Age 4.00
- Digital Marketing Mastery 4.00
- Crisis Management and Communications: Safeguarding Image and Viability 2.00
- Best Practices in Social Media for the Communications Professional 2.00
- Digital Analytics 4.00
- Predictive Analytics for Marketing 4.00
- Marketing with Google AdWords 4.00
Electives
A minimum of 12 units from designated elective courses must also be completed.
International Trade and Commerce, Global Business Management Concentration
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.110 $
Descripción:
To grow and stay competitive in the global economy, business professionals in organizations of all sizes-from entrepreneurial companies to large corporations-must have a thorough understanding of the dynamics of international business. The International Trade and Commerce Certificate, Global Business Management Concentration is a 36-unit program which offers a broad and comprehensive curriculum that exposes students to the business, economic, and political forces dominating the burgeoning international marketplace and students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of Global Business Management. Many of the courses also are offered online.
In addition to the required courses and electives, students must successfully complete the one-day seminar, Business Ethics.
Courses:
Required
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of International Trade 4.00
- Global Business Skills: Planning and Negotiating Strategies 4.00
- International Business Management 4.00
- International Business Policies and Strategies 4.00
- Business Ethics –
Global Business Management Specialization (4 courses from the following list)
- Advertising Principles and Practices 4.00
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- International Human Resources Management 4.00
- Global Marketing and Strategy 4.00
- Law in International Business 4.00
- Internship in International Trade and Commerce 4.00
- Doing Business in the U.S. 4.00
- Doing Business in Latin America 4.00
- Doing Business in China 4.00
- Global Business Practices in Sustainability 4.00
International Trade and Commerce Certificate, Import/Export Operations Concentration
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.100 $
Descripción:
To grow and stay competitive in the global economy, business professionals in organizations of all sizes-from entrepreneurial companies to large corporations-must have a thorough understanding of the dynamics of international business. The International Trade and Commerce Certificate, Import/Export Operations Concentration is a 36-unit program which offers a broad and comprehensive curriculum that exposes students to the business, economic, and political forces dominating the burgeoning international marketplace and students with the opportunity to specialize in the field of Import/Export Operations. Many of the courses also are offered online.
In addition to the required courses and electives, students must successfully complete the one-day seminar, Business Ethics.
Courses:
Required
- Introduction to International Business 4.00
- Fundamentals of International Trade 4.00
- Global Business Skills: Planning and Negotiating Strategies 4.00
- International Business Management 4.00
- International Business Policies and Strategies 4.00
- Business Ethics –
Import/Export Operations Specialization (4 courses from the following list)
- Export Documentation, Traffic, and Banking 4.00
- Global Supply Chain Management 4.00
- Import Operations and Techniques 4.00
- Law in International Business 4.00
- Internship in International Trade and Commerce 4.00
- Doing Business in the U.S. 4.00
- Doing Business in Latin America 4.00
- Doing Business in China 4.00
- Establishing a Successful Business 4.00
Electives
The elective course, Internship in International Trade and Commerce, is also available to students who have completed a minimum of five courses in the program
General Business Studies with Concentration in Leadership
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 9.100 $
Descripción:
The General Business Studies Certificate with Concentration in Leadership is a 36-unit program offered by the Department of Business, Management, and Legal Programs and is intended for individuals whose unique personal interest or profession requires them to take a series of courses in management or communications with an emphasis on leadership skills
Requirements:
In addition to the 6 required leadership courses and the 24 units of elective coursework in the academic disciplines of Management or Communications, candidates must successfully complete one of the designated ethics courses at any time during the program.
Courses:
Required
- Leadership Communication Strategies 4.00
- Management Theory, Policy, and Process 4.00
- Organizational Communication 4.00
- Creating Quality Leadership –
- MLeading and Motivating Employees –
- Creating High-Performance Teams –
Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list)
- Ethics in Marketing and Advertising 2.00
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
- Business Ethics –
Electives
Students must complete 24 units of coursework in the academic disciplines of Management or Communications.
Project Management
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 150 $
- Estimated Tuition: 7.575 $
Descripción:
The demand for project managers is increasing as more organizations use project-based methods to get work done. Our six-course program offers practical skills and tools that you can apply to any inudstry. The program also provides grounding in key aspects of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). UCLA Extension is a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) and is approved by PMI to issue professional development units (PDUs).
Taught by experienced project management professionals, UCLA Extension courses will enhance your career opportunities and prepare you to obtain or maintain the PMP Certification.
Courses are conveniently offered entirely online as well as in classrooms in Westwood, Downtown LA, and El Camino College. Onsite courses at your organization are also available upon request.
Courses:
Required
- Fundamentals of Project Management 4.00
- Project Earned Value, Procurement, and Cost Management 4.00
- Risk Analysis and Project Management 4.00
- Managing Project Quality 4.00
- Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management 4.00
Electives (1 course from the following list)
- Construction Project Management Software 4.00
- Information Technology Project Management 4.00
- Agile Project Management 4.00
- Six Sigma Green Belt 4.00
- Program and Portfolio Management 4.00
- Managing Outsourced Projects 4.00
- Project Planning with Microsoft Project 4.00
- Project Monitoring and Control 4.00
Journalism Certificate with Concentration in Media Studies
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 165 $
- Estimated Tuition: 5.500 $
Descripción:
The Journalism Certificate with a Concentration in Media Studies is designed for students who want it all. If your goal is not just to work in the news media, but to understand its role and influence upon other industries and aspects of daily life and someday to work at a higher level in the media, this program provides both the practical and the theoretical foundation you need for success. The concentration in Media Studies is open to all students, including international students studying on an F-1 visa. International Students start in the fall quarter and follow an intensive schedule of 12 units per quater to complete the entire certificate in three quarters. Course scheduling is subject to adjustment.
Requirements:
Students must complete requirements within 3 years from the date of enrolling in the certificate.
Courses:
Required
- Sociology of Mass Communication 4.00
- Reporting and Writing I 3.00
- Reporting for a Digital World 4.00
- Media Law and Ethics 2.00
- Investigative Reporting Techniques 3.00
Elective list (6 courses from the following list) Units Typical Availability
- Web Mastery for Journalists 2.00
- Journalism Internship 3.00
- TV Reporting and Production 3.00
- The Art of the Interview 3.00
- Social Media and Community Engagement 2.00
- Writing the Feature Article 3.00
- Developing Your Reel 3.00
- Writing for Advocacy 3.00
- Freelance Entertainment Journalism 3.00
- Broadcast News Reporting and Writing 3.00
- Master Class in Narrative Journalism: Turning Facts into Stories 3.00
Interior Design: Foundation Level
- Duración: 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 250 $
- Estimated Tuition: 18.000 $
Descripción:
This course of study includes 18 courses and provides a basic foundation level of education in Interior Design. For students who already have a Bachelor’s Degree, completion of this certificate with a grade of “B” or better will make them eligible for the advanced course of study leading to a Master or Interior Architecture degree.
Courses:
Required:
- Fundamentals of Interior Architecture 4.00
- Design Communication I 6.00
- Elements of Design I 4.00
- Color Theory and Application 4.00
- Design Communication II 6.00
- Elements of Design II 4.00
- Digital Presentation I: Photoshop/Illustrator 4.00
- Design Communication III 6.00
- History of Environmental Arts: Part I 4.00
- Surface Materials 4.00
- History of Environmental Arts: Part II 4.00
- Interior Architecture Studio I 6.00
- History of Environmental Arts: Part III 4.00
- Interior Architecture Studio II 6.00
- Lighting Design 4.00
- History of Environmental Arts: Part IV 4.00
- Digital Presentation II (1 course from the following list)
- Digital Presentation II: 2D CAD/AutoCAD 4.00
- Revit Architecture I 4.00
- Digital Presentation III (1 course from the following list)
- Digital Presentation III: 3D CAD (Using SketchUp, SU Podium, and AutoCAD) 4.00
- Revit Architecture II
Art, Design & Photography
- Duración: 6 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 250 $
- Estimated Tuition: 15.250 $
Descripción:
The Design Communication Arts (DCA) Certificate program prepares students for careers in graphic design by offering a solid foundation in design fundamentals, along with courses in web and interaction design, photography, and more.
The DCA program will not only teach you the tools of graphic design, but also how to think strategically and position yourself for a competitive market. While knowing and understanding production is an integral part of design, your unique perspective and critical thinking skills offer even greater value to the process. That’s why we emphasize conceptualizing the idea, not just decorating the product.
If you pay attention and challenge yourself, you will leave the program with confidence in your creative and practical skills, and with a portfolio that reflects your unique lens on the world. Courses:
Requirements:
At the end of the 16-course program, students participate in a mandatory Portfolio Review with design professionals before being awarded their certificate.
Courses:
Requiered:
- Design Fundamentals 4.00
- Color Methodologies 4.00
- Typography 4.00
- Design History and Context 4.00
- Design II: Collateral and Corporate Communication 4.00
- Branding: Icons, Logos, and Identity Systems 4.00
- Drawing for Communication 4.00
- Design III: Advanced Design Practice 4.00
- InDesign 4.00
Required – Photoshop (4.00 units from the following list):
- Illustrator I 4.00
- Illustrator II 4.00
Suggested Electives (20.00 units from the following list):
- Handmade Book Structures 4.00
- Designing Experiences: Exhibit, Installation, Retail, and Trade Show Design 4.00
- Environmental Portraiture 4.00
- Photography I 4.00
- Photography II 4.00
- Lighting I 4.00
- Lighting II 4.00
- Shooting Like the Masters: A History of Photography 4.00
- Design Sustainability 4.00
- Wearable Computing: The Next Step in Human-Computer Interaction 4.00
- Graphic Design Career Launch Pad 4.00
- Advanced Typography 4.00
- Publication Design 4.00
- Design Project Management 4.00
- Entertainment Design 4.00
- Package Design 4.00
- Advertising Design 4.00
- Mixed Media and Collage for Designers and Artists 4.00
- Design Communication Arts Program Internship 4.00
- User Experience II 4.00
- Surface Design for Consumer Products 4.00
- User Experience: Mobile First 4.00
- Design and Development for WordPress: Beyond the Blog 4.00
- Web Design I: HTML and CSS 4.00
- Graphic Design for Broadcasting 4.00
- Design Thinking Workshop: Designing for Impact 2.00
Construction Management
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 150 $
- Estimated Tuition: 10.650 $
Descripción:
- Construction Management 4.00
- Construction Technology 4.00
- CConstruction Planning and Management Systems Using Primavera 4.00
- Fundamentals of Construction Costs and Estimating 4.00
Electives (16.00 units from the following list):
- Construction Project Management Using MS Project 4.00
- Solar Thermal Energy Solutions 4.00
- Legal Aspects of Construction Projects and Contracts 4.00
- ENGNR X 409.1 Construction Documentation 4.00
- Principles of Structural Analysis 4.00
- Advanced Construction Costs and Estimating 4.00
- Construction Job Site Management 4.00
- Reading Construction Blueprints 4.00
- The Solar Energy Solution: Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office 4.00
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 4.00
- Sustainable Energy Management 4.00
- Land Development Procedures 4.00
- Electrical Design and Construction 4.00
- Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) 4.00
- Construction Estimating and Design Analysis Using BIM 4.00
- Introduction to Civil Engineering for Horizontal Infrastructure 4.00
- Construction Safety and Health Management 4.00
Electives
In addition to the electives listed here, all courses in the Advanced Plumbing Systems Design Certificate also qualify as electives.
Human Resources Management
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.300 $
Descripción:
Human resources practitioners are faced with unprecedented challenges in meeting the needs of competitive business organizations. To meet these challenges successfully requires up-to-date information and current perspectives on the strategic alignment of the HR function with corporate objectives.
The Human Resources Management Certificate offers a current, comprehensive, and practical grounding in the major areas required of a personnel generalist. All courses are conveniently scheduled and offer direct skills practice along with expert guidance from instructors who are practitioners or consultants in the field. Online versions of the required courses may be applied to this certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Elements of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Financial Aspects of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Talent Acquisition 4.00
- Compensation Programs: Administration and Design 4.00
- Benefits Programs: Administration and Design 4.00
- Employee Relations and Legal Aspects of Human Resources Management 4.00
- Human Resources Development 4.00
Electives (8.00 units from the following list) Units Typical Availability
- Strategic Human Resources Management 4.00
- Human Capital Management 4.00
- Internship in Human Resources Management 4.00
- International Human Resources Management 4.00
- Crisis Management and Communications: Safeguarding Image and Viability 2.00
- Organizational Communication 4.00
- Advanced Human Resources Management 4.00
- Cross-Cultural Communication and Management in a Global Workforce 4.00
- Managing Change in Organizations 2.00
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management 4.00
- Ethics Requirement (1 course from the following list) Units Typical Availability
- Ethics for Human Resources Professionals –
Project Management
- Duración: 2 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 150 $
- Estimated Tuition: 7.575 $
Descripción:
The demand for project managers is increasing as more organizations use project-based methods to get work done. Our six-course program offers practical skills and tools that you can apply to any industry. The program also provides grounding in key aspects of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). UCLA Extension is a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) and is approved by PMI to issue professional development units (PDUs).
Taught by experienced project management professionals. Courses are conveniently offered entirely online as well as in classrooms in Westwood, Downtown LA, and El Camino College.
It is strongly recommended that candidates begin with MGMNT X 443.1 Fundamentals of Project Management. Remaining classes may be taken in any order.
Requirements:
It is strongly encouraged that candidates begin with X 443.1 Fundamentals of Project Management. The following courses — X 443.2, X 443.17, X 443.5, and X 443.8 — require X 443.1 Fundamentals of Project Management as a prerequisite or consent of the instructor. Remaining classes may be taken in any order.
Courses:
Required
- Fundamentals of Project Management 4.00
- Project Earned Value, Procurement, and Cost Management 4.00
- Risk Analysis and Project Management 4.00
- Managing Project Quality 4.00
- Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management 4.00
Electives (1 course from the following list)
- Construction Project Management Software 4.00
- Information Technology Project Management 4.00
- Agile Project Management 4.00
- Six Sigma Green Belt 4.00
- Program and Portfolio Management 4.00
- Managing Outsourced Projects 4.00
- Project Planning with Microsoft Project 4.00
- Project Monitoring and Control 4.00
Systems Analysis
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 150 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.550 $
Descripción:
A systems analyst evaluates and solves business and information systems problems by collecting data, designing solutions, and coordinating the implementation and installation of systems.
This 32-unit program consists of courses in requirements analysis, design, development, installation, and operation, as well as online systems, data communications, testing, and documentation.
Courses:
Required
- Fundamentals of Software Development 4.00
- Relational Database Management 4.00
- Using Structured Query Language (SQL) Syntax 4.00
- Network Communications with TCP/IP 4.00
- Java Programming I 4.00
- Introduction to Information Security Concepts 4.00
Electives
In addition to required core coursework, students must successfully complete 8 units of elective coursework. Any course in information systems offered by UCLA Extension may be applied as an elective toward this program (upon approval of the program advisor).
Applications Programming
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 150 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.550 $
Descripción:
This 32-unit certificate program is designed for application programmers — individuals who take the specifications provided by the systems analyst and design, test, and debug computer programs as needed to meet user requirements. While the systems analyst defines what needs to be done, the applications programmer decides how to do it.
Applications programs are usually written in a high-level language that can run with few changes on a variety of computer operating systems. High-level languages used in database products, web tools, et al.
Requirements:
Students who have no programming experience are required to take X 414.20 Fundamentals of Software Development. Participants who have no database background are required to take X 414.51 Relational Database Management.
Courses:
Required
- Using Structured Query Language (SQL) Syntax 4.00
- Website Construction with Adobe Software: Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop 4.00
- Programming in C# for Visual Studio .NET Platform I 4.50
- Programming in C# for Visual Studio .NET Platform II 4.00
- Java Programming I 4.00
Electives
In addition to required core coursework, students must successfully complete 11 units of elective coursework. Any course in information systems offered by UCLA Extension may be applied as an elective toward this program (upon approval of the program advisor). Click here for elective options.
Business and Management of Entertainment
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 6.950 $
Descripción:
The Business and Management of Entertainment Certificate is designed for aspiring mainstream Hollywood executives, as well as those interested in the world of independent filmmaking. Students gain an understanding of industry business practices by taking foundation courses that include pre-production, production, and post-production, as well as specific courses in business and legal affairs, finance and accounting, and marketing and distribution.
The program is open to enrolment in any quarter for both domestic students and F-1 Visa students.
Requirements:
Courses marked with a plus (“+”) should be completed within the first two quarters of study. For the award, students must complete a total of 36 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + 4.00
- Post-Production for Film and Television 4.00
- Legal Primer for the Entertainment Business 4.00
- The Business of Entertainment + 4.00
- Entertainment Financing: From First $ to Distribution of Profits 4.00
- Marketing Entertainment: Strategies for the Global Marketplace 4.00
Suggested Electives (12.00 units from the following list)
- Organizing, Financing, and Operating a Start-Up Entertainment Production Company 4.00
- The Business of the Film Industry 4.00
- Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents 4.00
- Marketing and Distributing Independent Films across All Platforms 4.00
- Negotiating Talent Agreements and Production Contracts for Motion Pictures 4.00
- Copyright Law in the Entertainment Industry 4.00
- Licensing Entertainment: Strategies for the Global Marketplace 4.00
- Building an Online Audience 4.00
- A World of International Filmmaking 4.00
- Digital Storytelling: Develop and Produce Cross-Platform Entertainment 4.00
- Movie Magic Budgeting 2.00
- Film and Television Internship 4.00
Electives
Students must complete 12 elective units from the above list or other Producing and Business and Management of Entertainment courses numbered X 400-499. New electives are added regularly.
Cinematography
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 11.550 $
Descripción:
The Cinematography Certificate is designed for those who want to become cinematographers or camera operators. After taking a series of foundation courses, students gain skills in camera techniques and digital technologies while developing an individual aesthetic and artistic point of view. Students have the opportunity to learn to shoot both in film and video.
Domestic students may begin the program in any quarter. F-1 Visa students are only eligible for entry in the fall or spring.
Requirements:
For the award, students must complete a total of 48 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television 4.00
- The Language of Filmmaking 4.00
- Introduction to Cinematography 4.00
- Visualization and Exposure 4.00
- Advanced Lighting Workshop 4.00
- The Craft of the Cinematographer 4.00
- Lighting for Emotional Impact 4.00
- The Role of the Digital Imaging Technician in Cinematography 4.00
- Composition and Framing for the Motion Picture Camera 4.00
- Becoming Camera-Savvy: A Workshop for Today’s Filmmakers 4.00
Suggested Electives (8.00 units from the following list):
- Post-Production for Film and Television 4.00
- Building an Online Audience 4.00
- Intensive Filmmaking Workshop 4.00
- Making Your First Short Film 4.00
- Director-Cinematographer Collaboration Workshop 4.00
- 35mm Camera Workshop 4.00
- Editing with Final Cut Pro: An Introductory Workshop 4.00
- Film and Television Internship 4.00
Electives
Students must complete 8 elective units from the above list or other courses numbered X 400-499 from the Entertainment Studies curriculum. New electives are added regularly.
Development
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 9.150 $
Descripción:
The Development Certificate is ideal for those interested in becoming development or acquisitions executives and creative producers. After taking a series of four foundation courses students learn specific skills that can prepare them for entry-level positions in the industry. They gain an understanding of how to write coverage, develop compelling stories, and make a project attractive to potential buyers.
The program is open to enrolment in any quarter for both domestic and F-1 Visa students.
Requirements:
Courses marked with a plus (“+”) should be completed within the first two quarters of study. Courses marked with an asterisk (“*”) X 476.894 Introduction to Feature Film Development and X 476.22 Story Analysis for Film and Television should be taken prior to (“**”) X 476.244 Story Development Workshop. For the award, students must complete a total of 48 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + 4.00
- Post-Production for Film and Television 4.00
- The Business of Entertainment 4.00
- The Language of Filmmaking 4.00
- Introduction to Feature Film Development * 4.00
- Story Analysis for Film and Television * 4.00
- Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic 4.00
- Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story ** 4.00
- Marketing and Distributing Independent Films across All Platforms 4.00
Electives
Students must complete an additional 12 elective units of other courses numbered X 400-499 from the Entertainment Studies and/or the Writers’ Program film and television writing curriculum. New electives are added regularly.
Directing
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 9.550 $
Descripción:
With a focus on independent filmmaking, the Directing Certificate teaches participants the essential principles of the art and craft of directing. Our instructors mentor students in the role of story, directing actors, and the aesthetics of filmmaking, as well as the practical responsibilities of the director in relationship to key positions on a production. Using the student’s own equipment, directing workshops offer a comprehensive hands-on component. Beginning with simple exercises, students’ progress to directing an original short movie that is screened for an invited audience.
Domestic students may begin the program in any quarter. F-1 Visa students are only eligible for entry in the fall or spring.
Requirements:
Courses marked with a plus (“+”) should be completed within the first two quarters of study. Courses marked with an asterisk (“*”) should be taken in sequential order. Courses marked with asterisks (“**”) should be taken in the last quarter of the program. For the award, students must complete a total of 50 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + 4.00
- Post-Production for Film and Television 4.00
- Directing Actors for the Screen 4.00
- Advanced Filmmaking Workshop: Production and Post-Production ** 8.00
- Developing Your Short Film 4.00
- Production Sound for Directors 2.00
- The Language of Filmmaking 4.00
- Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement * + 4.00
- Directing Workshop II: Storytelling * 4.00
- The Craft of the Director + 4.00
- Director-Cinematographer Collaboration Workshop 4.00
- The Art and Craft of Film Editing 4.00
Entertainment Studies
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 9.150 $
Descripción:
Designed for those who are interested in exploring careers as filmmakers and content creators in all sectors of the industry, the Entertainment Studies Certificate is ideal for students who possess a passion for entertainment and prefer to shape their own program from a wide variety of areas, including acting, directing, cinematography, development, and producing.
The program is open to enrollment in any quarter for both domestic and F-1 Visa students.
Requirements:
Course marked with a plus (“+”) should be completed within the first two quarters of study. For the award, students must complete a total of 48 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + 4.00
- Post-Production for Film and Television 4.00
- The Language of Filmmaking 4.00
- The Business of Entertainment 4.00
Acting (4.00 units from the following list):
- Acting Workshop: The Meisner Technique 4.00
- Inside Stanislavski: Applications for the Screen Actor 4.00
- Acting for the Non-Professional 4.00
- Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals 4.00
- The Actor’s Toolbox: Creating Emotional Truth 4.00
- Acting for the Camera 4.00
- Voice and Movement for the Screen Actor 4.00
Cinematography (4.00 units from the following list):
- Introduction to Cinematography 4.00
- Visualization and Exposure 4.00
- The Craft of the Cinematographer 4.00
- Becoming Camera-Savvy: A Workshop for Today’s Filmmakers 4.00
- Composition and Framing for the Motion Picture Camera 4.00
Directing (4.00 units from the following list):
- Directing Actors for the Screen 4.00
- Making Your First Short Film 4.00
- Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement 4.00
- Directing Workshop II: Storytelling 4.00
- The Craft of the Director 4.00
Development (4.00 units from the following list):
- Story Analysis for Film and Television 4.00
- Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic 4.00
- Developing Your Short Film 4.00
- Story Development Workshop 4.00
- Introduction to Feature Film Development 4.00
Producing (4.00 units from the following list):
- Producing Commercials for All Platforms: A Practical Workshop 4.00
- Low-Budget Filmmaking 4.00
- The Art of Line Producing 4.00
- Producing Documentaries 4.00
- Entertainment Financing: From First $ to Distribution of Profits 4.00
- Marketing and Distributing Independent Films across All Platforms 4.00
Electives
Students must complete an additional 12 elective units from the selections in Acting, Cinematography, Directing, Development, or Producing or other courses numbered X 400-499 from the Entertainment Studies and/or the Writers’ Program film and television writing curriculum. New electives are added regularly.
Producing
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 9.150 $
Descripción:
Taught by Hollywood professionals, the Producing Certificate gives participants an insider view of the “real world” aspects of producing, providing the essential skills and knowledge needed for both creative and physical producing. The curriculum emphasizes the role of story as well as principles of financing, marketing, and distribution.
The program is open to enrolment in any quarter for both domestic and F-1 Visa students.
Requirements:
Courses marked with a plus (“+”) should be completed within the first two quarters of study. For the award, students must complete a total of 48 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + 4.00
- Post-Production for Film and Television 4.00
- Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story 4.00
- The Art of Line Producing 4.00
- The Business of Entertainment + 4.00
- Entertainment Financing: From First $ to Distribution of Profits 4.00
- Marketing (4.00 units from the following list)
- Marketing and Distributing Independent Films across All Platforms 4.00
- Marketing Entertainment: Strategies for the Global Marketplace 4.00
- Producing (4.00 units from the following list)
- Producing Commercials for All Platforms: A Practical Workshop 4.00
- Low-Budget Filmmaking 4.00
- Producing Documentaries 4.00
Suggested Electives (16.00 units from the following list)
- Organizing, Financing, and Operating a Start-Up Entertainment Production Company 4.00
- The Business of the Film Industry 4.00
- Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents 4.00
- Negotiating Talent Agreements and Production Contracts for Motion Pictures 4.00
- Building an Online Audience 4.00
- A World of International Filmmaking 4.00
- Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic 4.00
- Making Your First Short Film 4.00
- The Language of Filmmaking 4.00
- Introduction to Feature Film Development 4.00
- Digital Storytelling: Develop and Produce Cross-Platform Entertainment 4.00
- Documentary Filmmaking Workshop 4.00
- Movie Magic Budgeting 2.00
- Film and Television Internship 4.00
Electives
Students must complete 16 elective units from the above list or other Producing and Business and Management of Entertainment courses numbered X 400-499. New electives are added regularly.
Film Scoring
- Duración: 5 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 17.450 $
Descripción:
One of the top film scoring programs in the world, the Film Scoring Certificate gives students opportunities to score cues for films, television shows, commercials, and video games, both electronically and using professional union musicians. Students develop composition and orchestration techniques under professional film composers. By the program end, participants have composed and produced many pieces suitable for their professional reels.
Domestic students can begin in any quarter. F-1 Visa students who can waive prerequisite courses may begin in fall or spring; F-1 Visa students who must take the prerequisites may begin in winter or summer.
Requirements:
Courses marked with an asterisk (“*”) should be taken in sequential order. Courses marked (“+”) require access to and some proficiency in a sequencing workstation in which audio can be recorded and synced to video (a sequencing workstation is software that combines audio and MIDI recording, editing, and a variety of other tools for working with music and sound on a computer). For the award, students must complete a total of 50 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Admission Requirements:
Students with prior college-level music training or equivalent can begin the program with the required film scoring courses. Students without this background, or those who wish to brush up on their skills, should begin with some or all of the prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses include X 483.43 Introduction to Orchestration, X 403.52 Harmony I: Crash Course in Composing for Tonal Music and one of the following software courses: X 482.82 Digital Performer Workshop, X 480 Introduction to Logic Pro, or X 479.12 Introduction to Pro Tools. Students should self-assess their skill level to determine if they should take the prerequisite requirements.
Courses:
Required
- Film Scoring I: Form and Function * 4.00
- Film Scoring II: Current Compositional Techniques * 4.00
- Film Scoring III: Advanced Techniques in Composing to Picture * 4.00
- Advanced Orchestration: Applied Techniques for the Studio and Scoring Stage 4.00
- Synthestration * + 4.00
- Electronic Composition for Film and Television * + 4.00
- Anatomy of a Film Score 4.00
- Survival Guide for Film and Television Composers 2.00
- Fundamentals of Conducting: From the Symphony to the Scoring Stage 4.00
- Suggested Electives (16.00 units from the following list)
- The Art of Counterpoint 4.00
- Harmony I: Crash Course in Composing for Tonal Music 4.00
- Techniques for Composing Contemporary Music 4.00
- Composing Music for Video Games + 4.00
- Introduction to Pro Tools + 4.00
- Introduction to Logic Pro + 4.00
- Bringing the Power of Music to Film: A Film Scoring Seminar with Charles Bernstein 4.00
- Digital Performer Workshop + 4.00
- Workshop in Music Notation 4.00
- Writing and Scoring for Strings 4.00
- Introduction to Orchestration 4.00
- Film Music Editing + 4.00
- Put Your Music to Work: Composition for Commercials 4.00
- Composing Music for Animation + 4.00
- Music Industry Internship 4.00
Electives
Students must complete 16 elective units from the above list or other Film Scoring or Music Production courses numbered X 400-499. New electives are added regularly.
Acting
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 9.150 $
Descripción:
The Acting Certificate is designed for those who want to pursue an acting career in film, television, commercials and digital media. After taking a series of foundation courses, students hone their performance, auditioning, and improvisation skills under the guidance of acting professionals. Students have ample opportunity to perform in front of the camera and learn the practical business skills needed to succeed in the industry.
The program is open to enrolment in any quarter for both domestic and F-1 Visa students.
Requirements:
Courses marked with a plus (“+”) should be completed within the first two quarters of study. Courses marked with an asterisk (“*”) should be taken in sequential order. For the award, students must complete a total of 48 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + 4.00
- Post-Production for Film and Television 4.00
- The Working Actor: Get the Audition, Book the Job 4.00
- Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals 4.00
- Improvisation Techniques for the Actor: A Course in Spontaneity 4.00
- Acting for the Camera I * 4.00
- Acting for the Camera II * 4.00
- Voice and Movement for the Screen Actor 4.00
- Delivering Memorable Auditions for Film and TV: A Workshop for Actors in Cold Reading and Interview Techniques 4.00
Workshops (4.00 units from the following list)
- Acting Workshop: The Meisner Technique 4.00
- Inside Stanislavski: Applications for the Screen Actor 4.00
Suggested Electives (8.00 units from the following list)
- The Actor’s Toolbox: Creating Emotional Truth 4.00
- Playing the American: An Acting and Accent-Reduction Workshop 4.00
- THPursuing a Career in Voice Overs 4.00
- Performing in TV Commercials: Practices and Opportunities in the Field 4.00
Electives
Students must complete 8 elective units from the above list or other courses numbered X 400-499 from the Entertainment Studies curriculum. New electives are added regularly.
Independent Music Production
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 6.950 $
Descripción:
Designed for independent artists, lyric writers, composers, and music producers, the Independent Music Production Certificate prepares students to work on the creative side of the music industry, writing, producing, and recording music in their home studio and marketing it themselves. This program covers the music business, songwriting, and producing encompassing not only the creative skills needed for projects from inception to finish, but also the marketing skills needed to promote and sell completed works independently.
BMI proudly supports the Independent Music Production Certificate program.
The program is open to enrolment in any quarter for both domestic and F-1 Visa students.
Requirements:
Courses marked with a plus (“+”) should be completed within the first two quarters of study. For the award students must complete a total of 36 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Create and Produce Your Own Music Project 4.00
- Audio Recording Theory + 4.00
- The Record Production Process: Professional Practices 4.00
- Do-It-Yourself Music Marketing 4.00
- Entrepreneurship for the Indie Artist 4.00
Production Software (4.00 units from the following list)
MUSIC X 479.12 Introduction to Pro Tools + 4.00
MUSIC X 480 Introduction to Logic Pro + 4.00
Songwriting (4.00 units from the following list):
- Elements of Hit Songwriting 4.00
- Writing Lyrics That Succeed and Endure 4.00
- Crafting Great Lyrics: A Songwriting Workshop 4.00
- Professional Songwriting for the Commercial Market: A Weekly Workout 4.00
Suggested Electives (8.00 units from the following list):
- Making Your Mark in Music: Stage Performance Secrets 4.00
- A&R: Making Music from Acquisition to Release 4.00
- Beyond the Creative: What You Need to Know about the Business of Music 4.00
- The Insider’s Guide to Music Management 4.00
- Music Publishing: Law and Business 4.00
- The Art and Craft of Music Mixing 4.00
- Legal and Practical Aspects of the Music Business 4.00
- Music Publishing: A Creative and Business Perspective 4.00
- Touring, Tour Accounting, and Merchandising 4.00
- Music Licensing: Turning Talent into Dollars 4.00
- Advanced Digital Marketing Workshop 4.00
- Music Supervision for Film and Television 4.00
- Copyright Law in the Entertainment Industry 4.00
- Music Industry Internship 4.00
Electives
Students must complete 8 elective units from the above list or other Art and Business of Music courses numbered X 400-490. New electives are added regularly.
Music Business
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 200 $
- Estimated Tuition: 7.750 $
Descripción:
As the music industry continues to rapidly evolve, the Music Business Certificate serves both aspiring and established music industry executives, artists, producers, managers, songwriters, and publishers who desire up-to-date information on the principles of the music industry in the areas of A & R, touring, marketing, legal issues, publishing, and artist management.
BMI proudly supports the Music Business Certificate program.
The program is open to enrolment in any quarter for both domestic and F-1 Visa students.
Requirements:
For the award, students must complete a total of 40 units. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in each class in order to be counted toward successful completion of the certificate program.
Courses:
Required
- Making Music from Acquisition to Release 4.00
- The Insider’s Guide to Music Management 4.00
- Legal and Practical Aspects of the Music Business 4.00
- Touring, Tour Accounting, and Merchandising 4.00
Marketing (4.00 units from the following list):
- Do-It-Yourself Music Marketing 4.00
- Entrepreneurship for the Indie Artist 4.00
Publishing (4.00 units from the following list):
- Music Publishing: Law and Business 4.00
- Music Publishing: A Creative and Business Perspective 4.00
Production (4.00 units from the following list):
- Audio Recording Theory 4.00
- The Record Production Process: Professional Practices 4.00
Suggested Electives (12.00 units from the following list):
- Beyond the Creative: What You Need to Know about the Business of Music 4.00
- Music Licensing: Turning Talent into Dollars 4.00
- Advanced Digital Marketing Workshop 4.00
- Music Supervision for Film and Television 4.00
- Building an Online Audience 4.00
- Organizing, Financing, and Operating a Start-Up Entertainment Production Company 4.00
- Copyright Law in the Entertainment Industry 4.00
- Music Industry Internship 4.00
Electives
Students must complete 12 elective units from the above list or other Art and Business of Music courses numbered X 400-499. New electives are added regularly.
Paralegal Studies
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 0 $
- Estimated Tuition: 8.995 $
Descripción:
UCLA Extension’s Paralegal Training Program (PTP) is approved by the American Bar Association and seeks to prepare students to function as ethical, effective, and efficient professional paralegals in law firms, businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations; to perform a wide variety of legal work under the supervision of attorneys; and to adapt easily to the changing role of the paralegal as well as the changing needs of the legal community. The PTP provides training in substantive and procedural law, legal analysis, professional responsibility, legal forms, legal technology, and practical skills needed to work in the public or private sector as a competent and professional paralegal. This program fulfills educational requirements to practice as a paralegal in California. Instructors for the program are approved by the UCLA School of Law, and include practicing judges, attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Assistance in career counseling and job search opportunities are available to current students and program graduates. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Courses
This program is organized as a single 36 unit course with multiple modules. Students are assessed through a variety of methods including quizzes, assignments, and group projects in each module. Students must obtain a 73% in the course in order to earn a certificate. This program can be completed in either a daytime format (5 days a week) lasting 5 months, or an evening format (2 nights a week) lasting 11 months.
Fitness Instruction
- Duración: 3 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 100 $
- Estimated Tuition: 7.705 $
Descripción:
UCLA Extension’s Fitness Instruction Certificate builds the body of knowledge you need to excel in the fitness instruction field. This program is ideal for personal trainers and coaches who want to join their profession’s most elite, highly paid ranks as well as fitness enthusiasts and those seeking to change careers. It’s also a perfect means for dietitians, nurses, psychologists, and other health professionals to add a lucrative specialty to their practice and improve their clients’ health. In addition, through a brand new agreement with California State University, Northridge (CSUN), our program satisfies prerequisites for a Master of Science in Kinesiology, so you can jump-start your advanced degree.
UCLA Extension’s Fitness Instruction Certificate offers a blend of theory and practice. You’ll receive:
Relevant academic training required to stand out in today’s competitive field
Practical training to hone your skills and keep you highly marketable
Now, through an agreement with CSUN, students can use their Fitness Instruction Certificate to satisfy prerequisites for their Master of Science degree in Kinesiology. The Fitness Instruction Certificate can jump-start your path toward an advanced degree-and provide you with the ability to work in the fitness field while you attend graduate school. Courses marked with a plus (“+”) are accepted as prerequisites to the Masters of Science in Kinesiology at CSUN. We recommend that students complete their physiology requirement before taking any other courses.
Courses:
Required
Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics 4.00
- Introduction to Human Nutrition 4.00
- Exercise Physiology 4.00
- Resistance Training Fundamentals 4.00
- Fitness Testing and Health/Risk Appraisal 4.00
- Exercise Prescription, Program Design, and Coaching Techniques 4.00
Physiology Requirement (1 course from the following list):
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 4.00
- The Human Body: How It Functions 4.00
Electives (8.00 units from the following list):
- Exercise and Sports Nutrition 4.00
- The Impact of Exercise on the Brain 4.00
- Exercise Programming for the Older Adult 4.00
- Advanced Exercise Prescription: Client-Centered Program Design for Special Populations 4.00
- Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury 4.00
- Food, Mood, and Eating Behaviors 4.00
- Martial Arts Principles: Coaching and Self Defense 4.00
- Biomechanics: Analysis of Human Movement 4.00
- Practical Training for Fitness Instructors 14.00
- Advanced Athletic Training: Evaluation of Athletic Injuries 4.00
- Prevention, Recognition, and Care of Athletic Injuries 4.00
Sustainability
- Duración: 2 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 250 $
- Estimated Tuition: 4.050 $
Descripción:
Rise to the challenge and establish yourself as a leader in this important movement. Sustainable initiatives have become a driving force in the economy, and demand is growing for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and sustainable practices. The 20-unit Sustainability Certificate is perfect if you’re interested in combining academic excellence and real-world experience. Designed with the needs of working professionals in mind, the program can be completed in person or online.
Requirements:
Students are required to earn a grade of “C” or higher in each class in order to complete the certificate.
Courses:
Required
- Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction 4.00
- Principles of Sustainability II: Current Issues and Case Studies 4.00
- Principles of Sustainability III: Stakeholders and Engaging Communities 4.00
Electives (8.00 units from the following list)
- Your Idea as Innovative Solution 4.00
- Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems 4.00
- Design Sustainability 4.00
- Urban Food Production 4.00
- Greener Gardens: Sustainable Garden Practice 4.00
- The Solar Energy Solution: Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office 4.00
- Principles of Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Solid Waste Management 4.00
- Renewable Energy Technologies 4.00
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 4.00
- Sustainable Energy Management 4.00
- Applied Sustainability: Team Practicum 8.00
- Environmental Laws and Institutions: State, National, and International Overview 4.00
- Organizational Change for Sustainability 4.00
- An Overview of Green Building and the Real Estate Market 4.00
- Green Marketing Strategies 4.00
- Global Business Practices in Sustainability 4.00
- Integrating a Green Business Strategy 4.00
- Renewable Energy Economics and Policy 4.00
- Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment 4.00
- Water Rights and Sustainability 4.00
- Sustainable Food and Agriculture 4.00
- Sustainability Internship 4.00
Pre-Medical and General Science Studies
- Duración: 4 cuatrimestres.
- Candidancy Fee: 95 $
- Estimated Tuition: 16.500 $
Descripción:
The Pre-Medical and General Science Studies Certificate program provides a structured academic background in basic science preparation for students interested in pre-medical studies or other health-related disciplines. The program is designed for individuals returning to school on a part-time or full-time basis.
Requirements:
The program requires completion of twelve degree credit (XL) courses, totaling at least 48 units. Nine courses must be chosen from the four core disciplines of:
Chemistry
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology, Physiological Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
with at least one course in each of the four discipline areas. The remaining three electives may be degree credit (XL) course in other science disciplines, humanities or social sciences.
Courses:
Core Areas (9 courses from the following list):
- Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria, Acids, and Bases 4.00
- Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Kinetics, and Organic Chemistry 4.00
- General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 3.00
- Structure of Organic Molecules 4.00
- General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 4.00
- Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals 4.00
- Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism 4.00
- Biochemistry: DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis 4.00
- Biochemistry: Biosynthetic and Energy Metabolism and Its Regulation 4.00
- Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity 5.00
- Cells, Tissues, and Organs 4.00
- Introduction to Molecular Biology 4.00
- Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology 2.00
- Genetics 5.00
- Precalculus 4.00
- Differential and Integral Calculus 4.00
- Integration and Infinite Series 4.00
- Microbiology for Nonmajors 4.00
- Introduction to Cell Biology 5.00
- Developmental Biology 5.00
- Molecular Biology 5.00
- Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics 5.00
- Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Waves, Electricity, and Magnetism 5.00
- Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Light, Fluids, Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics 5.00
- Physics 4.00
- Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences 5.00
- Introduction to Human Physiology 5.00
- Introduction to Human Anatomy 5.00
Electives
Based on space availability and department approval, concurrent courses are also accepted for credit in this program. Upon petition, equivalent courses taken at other accredited institutions may fulfill requirements for two of the twelve required courses. For a review of course acceptability, a transcript and description of each course are required.
