Programs of Study

Behavioral and Health Sciences

Get the best training for mental health professionals. 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. Learn from leading researchers and clinicians offering the latest approaches to the 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 and older adults. Or 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, Redwood City, and online.

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Professional Certificates

Professional certificates acknowledge the highest level of academic achievement offered by UC Berkeley Extension. An academic advisory board that consists of industry experts; University of California, Berkeley, professors; and UC Berkeley Extension academic staff oversees and approves the certificate curriculum. Recognized academically and professionally, a professional certificate provides a competitive advantage in pursuing the career of your choice.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies (EDP 402222)
The Certificate Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies has been developed by UC Berkeley Extension in association with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. The curriculum is based on a developmental sequence of study designed to challenge your current beliefs about the problem of drug and alcohol abuse, increase your knowledge, and augment your skill. Learn more.

Specialized Programs of Study

UC Berkeley Extension's specialized programs of study offer focused subject concentrations that enable students to develop and hone a skill set within a specific area or discipline. Each specialized program of study typically comprises 3 or more coordinated courses exploring a targeted subject area, generally totaling 30–90 hours of coursework. Many specialized programs of study carry Continuing Education Units (CEU) or other professional licensure credits.

Featured programs:

New! Eating and Weight Disorders (EDP 402412)
The Professional Program in Eating and Weight Disorders improves assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills in this growing field. In addition to learning different approaches to treating a range of eating disorders, you gain a better understanding of prevention approaches, nutritional issues, and the psychology of weight disorders. 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 with this innovative program from UC Berkeley Extension. Learn more.

Neuropsychological Assessment (EDP 402214)
Human brain science research is a growing area that has implications for clinical assessment and intervention with a variety of populations. Workshops in the Professional Program in Neuropsychological Assessment provide an update on brain research and neuropsychological assessment tools used in diverse settings. Learn more.

Learn more about all of UC Berkeley Extension's professional certificates and specialized programs of study.

Information Sessions

Find out how to be your best. Come to a free information session to discover how UC Berkeley Extension can help you achieve your goals. Learn more about courses and programs, meet other prospective students, talk to instructors and staff, and ask questions.

Enroll in a free information session, or call (510) 642-4111 to reserve your space.

Events, Programs & Resources

Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders (EDP 408427)

Find out how the Maudsley Approach—a family-based treatment—uses techniques to support parents in helping restore weight and disrupt disordered eating behaviors in their adolescent children.

Date & Time: Mon., Oct. 4, 4–6 pm
Location: UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor
Cost: FREE

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:

BRN, Board of Registered Nursing (Provider 00226);

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);

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

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 department, send an e-mail to counspsych@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-3883.