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Certificate Programs SPRING 2012 The Value of a UC Certificate UCSC Extension Silicon Valley offers certificate programs in a wide range of subject areas. Developed with guidance from key industry leaders and academic experts, these programs present University of California–approved curricula that address the specific requirements of the discipline. Programs take a practical approach, and are structured to accommodate working professionals. Most certificates consist of required courses and a specified minimum num ber of elective courses/units, through which a program can be tailored to meet an individual’s educational and career goals. For more information about specific certificate programs, please refer to the page numbers listed in the adjacent column. Certificate Program Requirements In order to be eligible for a certificate, you must: (1) complete all course work within three years of filing the application; (2) receive a passing grade in all courses; and (3) achieve an overall 3.0 grade-point average (GPA) for all courses applicable to the certificate. Please refer to ucsc-extension.edu/gpa for our GPA calculator. All courses applied to the certificate must have been successfully completed within five years of the date of certificate issuance. Requirements for individual programs may vary slightly. Please consult specific program descriptions for additional information. Applying for a Certificate We encourage you to establish candidacy in a certificate program early in your studies. This ensures that curriculum changes subsequent to receipt of your application will not affect your course requirements. Candidates will be notified of updates or special opportunities related to their program. Certificate applications can be submitted online at ucsc-extension.edu. Once the requirements of the certificate have been met, please contact program@ucsc-extension.edu to request the issuance of your certificate. Certificate with Honors Those students who complete a certificate program with a grade point average of 4.0 will earn a Certificate with Honors. Transferring Courses from Other Schools Subject to the approval of the relevant UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley academic department, students may substitute one equivalent course from another institution for one in an applicable certificate program. The course must have been taken within the past five years with a grade of C or better, cover the same material as our equivalent course, carry the same or more credit, and originate from an accredited academic institution. Please consult specific program descriptions for additional information, as individual program policies may vary. To be considered, obtain a Course Substitution Request form from our Web site at ucsc-extension.edu/ forms, and send your request along with a course outline and description, transcript, and related fee to the address and department indicated on the form. Continuing Professional Education for Licensing, Credentials, Certification Many courses at UCSC Extension Silicon Valley offer credit and/or continuing-education units that apply toward professional licensing, relicensing or accreditation, professional teaching credentials and credential renewals, or prepare you for a certification exam. To locate courses that apply to your professional field, please consult the list below. Accountants..............................................................20 Certified Financial Planners.......................................27 Clinical Research Professionals..................................11 Educators..................................................................38 Environmental Professionals......................................77 Hazardous Materials Managers and Workers.............77 Human Resource Professionals..................................29 Industrial Hygienists..................................................77 Nurses......................................................................11 Paralegals.................................................................32 Project Management Professionals............................81 Regulatory Affairs Professionals.................................16 Attention International Students International Enrollment in Certificate Programs UCSC Extension Silicon Valley offers a wide variety of professional certificate programs for international students. Most of our certificates can be completed in less than 15 months. Students must maintain full-time status each term by taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. International students are permitted to take one online course (maximum 3 units) per quarter. Hybrid courses with at least one class meeting are allowed. After nine months of full-time enrollment and completion of a certificate program, international students are eligible, in most cases, for one year of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training in a U.S. workplace. For immigration advisement or enrollment requirements (for certificate programs only), contact: International Student Advisor UCSC Extension Silicon Valley 2505 Augustine Drive, Suite 100 Santa Clara, CA 95054-3003 Phone: (408) 861-3700, Fax: (408) 342-0164 E-mail: ia@ucsc-extension.edu ucsc-extension.edu/international Biosciences Bioinformatics......................................................... 7 Biotechnology......................................................... 9 Clinical Trials Design and Management.................. 11 Regulatory Affairs.................................................. 16 Bioscience Business............................................... 18 Business and Management Accounting........................................................... 20 Administrative and Executive Assistant.................. 23 Business Administration........................................ 24 Customized Certificate.......................................... 22 Human Resource Management.............................. 29 Marketing Management........................................ 33 Paralegal—Core................................................... 32 Paralegal—Advanced............................................ 32 Personal Financial Planning................................... 27 Project and Program Management........................ 81 Advanced Applied Project Management................. 83 Technical Writing and Communication................... 35 Web Content Management................................... 37 Education Early Childhood Education.................................... 41 Early Childhood Education: Supervision and Administration............................................... 43 Educational Therapy............................................. 44 Instructional Design and Delivery.......................... 40 Online Teaching.................................................... 39 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)................................................................. 46 Engineering and Technology Computer Programming........................................ 61 Database Systems................................................. 70 Embedded Systems............................................... 51 Internet Programming and Development............... 65 Knowledge Services and Enterprise Management...74 Linux/UNIX Programming and Administration........ 58 Network Engineering and Systems Security............ 56 Software Engineering and Quality.......................... 68 VLSI Engineering................................................... 54 Web Design.......................................................... 72 Environmental Health and Safety Management Environmental Safety and Health Management...... 77 Hazardous Materials Management........................ 77 Occupational Safety and Health Management....... 77 4
New to UCSC Extension Start Here Welcome! By opening this catalog, you’ve taken the first step toward advanc ing your career. UCSC Extension offers open enrollment. You may take one course or an entire certificate. Enrolling in a course is a simple process based on your preferences and needs; however, some courses have prerequisites that provide a foundation for a complete learning experience. As part of the University of California, Santa Cruz, UCSC Extension is certified by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our classes are open to everyone—you don’t need to be a UC Santa Cruz student. Enrollment in Extension courses does not constitute admission to the University of California. Policy Regarding Course Readers, Textbooks and Other Instructional Resources Students are responsible for obtaining the required instructional materials for each course they take. UCSC Extension courses use a variety of media for instructional purposes. These vary depending on the curriculum and instructor. Please review the section details at the bottom of the course description page on our Web site. Instructors may specify any combination of the following instructional materials: • Printed course readers from our on-demand service provider, Content Management Corporation (CMC) • Electronic course materials from our online learning platform, UCSC Extension Online • Textbooks (required and recommended), see page 94 and visit ucsc-extension.edu/bookstore • Other materials distributed via e-mail either by the Academic Department or the instructor. Students should purchase, order, or access their materials in time to bring them to (or have access to them during) the first class meeting. For full instructions go to ucsc-extension.edu/course-materials. Textbook Information Information on required and recommended textbooks can be found in course descriptions online at ucsc-extension. edu, and on your enrollment receipt. Most textbooks can be purchased through Extension’s partnership with Amazon.com. Our Web site has a convenient search tool online at ucsc-extension.edu/bookstore. Through a special arrangement, most of our text books are also available at the Santa Clara University Bookstore, located at the corner of Alameda and Market Street in Santa Clara, (408) 554-4491. For details, see page 94. When and Where Are Courses Presented Nearly 95 percent of our courses are offered during the evening and on weekends. We make it easy for resi dents all over the South Bay to continue their education. See page 104 for maps to our campus. We also offer online and hybrid courses for students whose commutes, jobs and family obligations don’t allow them to take traditional classroom courses. For a list of online courses, see page 85. Guide to Course Listings Course Title. Academic number, approving campus department, unit value (in parentheses). Course description. See ucsc-extension.edu for expanded course description. If your course requires previous course work or experience, it will be listed here. Read about your expert instructor in the section titled “Instructor Biographies.” Course location or “mode of delivery.” This is how much the course costs (not including books or material fees) unless noted. Please use this Section Number when you enroll. Enroll Early and Save 10 Percent Save 10 percent (on most courses) when you enroll more than 14 days before the first day of class. Early registra tion helps ensure a place in the class you want and helps avoid cancellation of classes for lack of enrollment. Tuition Assistance Displaced or disadvantaged workers may be eligible for federal assistance through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or the Employment Develop ment Department (EDD). Funds may be applied toward the cost of the Extension course fees, books, and materials. For additional information or to determine eligibility, contact either your local Workforce Investment Board or Extension’s coordinator at wib@ucsc-extension.edu. Enroll in Courses at No Cost to You! Many of UCSC Extension’s courses qualify for corporate tuition reimbursement, especially those that pertain to your current job or a future position in your company. Find out if your employer offers tuition reimbursement. Grading Grades are mailed to students, usually within a month after a course ends. Those students who complete a certificate program with a grade-point average of 4.0 will earn a Certificate with Honors. You’ll find a GPA calculator on our Web site. For details, see page 93. Financial Statement Analysis BUSAD. X400.001 (4.0 quarter units) In both the public and private sectors, managers must be skilled at conducting research and analysis to determine if a firm is a good credit risk or a suitable investment, and if it can sustain operations. This course provides essential knowledge for the CPA examinations. It presents financial statements as a set of dynamic instruments used to support management decision making and protect the public interest. Prerequisite(s): “Intermediate Accounting I” and “Intermediate Accounting II.” RUSS BLAHETKA, D.B.A. SANTA CLARA CLASSROOM 10 meetings: Mondays, 6–10 pm, June 20–August 29. Fee: $775 ($697.50 through June 6). To enroll, use Section Number 6938.(039) Cross-Reference Icon The icon at left appears at the bottom of the page throughout the catalog and is designed to direct you to other relevant courses. Transfer of UCSC Extension Credit Some Extension courses may be applied toward degrees. Students are encour aged to obtain specific information about acceptance of Extension credit from the Admis sions Office of the degree-granting university or college prior to enrolling. Extension Students Are Part of the UCSC Family Extension students are cordially invited to become members of the UCSC Alumni Association upon completion of 15 or more units of credit courses. Call (408) 861-3700 for more information. It’s easy to Enroll Online: Visit our Web site at ucsc-extension.edu. Credit Card: We accept the following major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Mail the completed enrollment form on page 104. Be sure to enclose the necessary credit card information. Send to UCSC Extension Silicon Valley, 2505 Augustine Drive, Suite 100, Santa Clara, CA 95054. By Phone: Call (408) 861-3700. 5
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