Undergraduate Catalogue - UPRM

Continuing Education
creation of projects, educational offerings, and
programs which are transitory in nature and short
in duration.
At present, the work of the Division consists of
the following programs:
1. Education Program
2. Continuing Education Program
3. Special Training Programs
4. Community Services
Education Program
The Education Program originated as an
extension program, providing courses for inservice
teachers. Besides fulfilling this
continuing education service to teachers in both
private and public schools systems, it includes a
non-degree Teacher's Training Program for
regular students.
Teacher-Training Program
in Secondary Education
This intensive training program is designed for
students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the
College of Arts and Sciences or of Business
Administration. In addition to education
courses, the program includes observation and
practice in the classroom under the direct
supervision of experienced teachers.
The Education Program offers courses required
by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico.
In order to receive a teaching license, students
present evidence to the Department of Education
at the conclusion of the Education Program.
Continuing Education Program
Continuing Education is recognized as a growing
need for all adults. The Division offers
educational options on weekdays, evenings, and
Saturdays in order to enable working adults to
further their education. It also fulfills different
needs for children, adolescents, and elderly
people interested in developing their knowledge,
talents, or abilities.
This non-traditional service offers continuing
education hours/credits required to renew
licenses and/or certifications pertaining to a
variety of professions and provides educational
alternatives in special areas such as business
administration, microcomputer applications,
technical skills, arts, language, handicrafts, and
sports where professional and cultural growth
might occur independently of traditional degree
programs. Continuing Education embraces a
wide field of strategies to fulfill the teachinglearning
process at different stages in formal or
informal settings. It is offered through noncredit
courses, seminars, workshops, or special
projects.
Special Training Programs
The Division of Continuing Education and
Professional Studies collaborates with
community institutions, other departments and
campuses of the University of Puerto Rico in the
creation of these special training programs which
blend the traditional offerings at the University,
such as language, mathematics, and science
courses, with special instruction emphasizing
immediately marketable skills. Courses in these
programs do not carry college credits and cannot
be used to fulfill degree requirements. At the
completion of a program, however, a certificate
will be issued which might serve as credentials
for the job market.
Community Services
The Division of Continuing Education and
Professional Studies in association with civic and
professional groups offers educational services to
the community.
Community activities include conferences,
seminars, workshops, group meetings,
continuing education courses, and short-term
special training sessions.
TEACHER'S CERTIFICATION IN
SECONDARY EDUCATION
The following courses are available to UPRM
students and in-service teachers.
Number
EDES 4006
EDFU 3007
EDFU 3001
EDFU 3002
Courses in Education
Credits Title
3 Seminar on the Nature and Needs
of Exceptional Children
3 Social Foundations of Education
3 Human Growth and
Development I
3 Human Growth and
Development II
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