Behavioral Health Sciences

Whether you're a licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, addictions counselor, registered nurse or psychologist, UC Berkeley Extension is the approved provider you want for your professional development and licensing needs—and the recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Noncredit Program Award by the University Professional Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) for eight professional programs in Counseling and Psychotherapy. Our instructors are leading researchers and clinicians who offer the latest approaches to challenging issues you face every day, from treating patients with mood or anxiety disorders to facilitating grief counseling groups to diagnosing psychiatric disorders in children or older adults. You can also earn a professional certificate in alcohol and drug abuse studies, one of the best and first of its kind in the country, developed with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Most courses are held in Berkeley, San Francisco, Belmont and online. Learn more at a free information session.

Courses Available in

Professional Certificate (What is a professional certificate?)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies (EDP 402222)

Developed in association with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, this certificate is accredited by the Commission for Alcohol and Drug Counselors Program (CADCEP) and meets all of the educational requirements for membership in the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC). Learn more.

Specialized Programs of Study (What is a specialized program of study?)

Featured programs:

Health Advocacy (EDP 402503)

With an increasingly complex and dynamic health care system in the United States and an aging population, there is a growing need for an informed group of health advocates who are qualified to advise patients and their families on health care issues. Learn more.

Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions (EDP 402496)

Designed for professionals with bachelor's degrees, the curriculum consists of a range of upper-division psychology courses that are required or strongly recommended by graduate and professional schools in social work, counseling and psychology. Learn more.

The Study of Loss and Grief (EDP 402231)

Gain an understanding of current issues in the field of loss and grief counseling, and become better able to make assessments and informed referrals. Learn more.

Trauma-Informed Interventions (EDP 402355)

Researchers have documented the prevalence of trauma in the vast majority of public sector clients. Learn evidence-based assessment and treatment models developed for victims of trauma to serve your clients better and improve your practice. Learn more.

Events, Programs and Resources

Meeting Licensing/Relicensing Requirements and Continuing Education Units

The continuing education (CE) credit for each course, if available, is listed after the course title in the online and print catalogs. We use the following abbreviations:

CAADAC: California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (provider X4C-99-416-0803), continuing education for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors;

LCSW/MFT: courses that meet the qualifications for CE credit for LCSWs and MFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE 1505);

BRN: Board of Registered Nursing (Provider 00226);

CE credits for psychologists: UC Berkeley Extension is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UC Berkeley Extension maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Contact

To contact the Behavioral Health Sciences department, email counspsych@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-3883.

For Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies queries, email alcdrug@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-1061.