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Ramu Nagappan

Ramu Nagappan
Director
Humanities and Education

Interim Program Director
Clear Credentials, Designated Subjects Credentials, College Admissions and CTEL

 

Nancy Ryoo

Nancy Ryoo
Program Director
TESL, Teaching Chinese as a Heritage/Foreign Language, Technology in Education and Teaching Math

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Education

Education

Whether you're already a teacher or want a career in education, UC Berkeley Extension has the program to prepare you for your next step. Fulfill requirements for a California teaching credential in adult education or career technical education. Take a class for professional growth, or complete a certificate enabling you to teach English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) or to become a college admissions adviser. Study the theoretical knowledge and practical approaches to teaching Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language. Enhance your teaching skills with courses on successful reading techniques, inclusion of students with special needs, strategies for teaching health concepts, integrating technology into the classroom and other essential topics. Most courses are held in Berkeley, San Francisco, Belmont and online. Learn more at a free information session.

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Professional Certificates (What is a professional certificate?)

Teaching Chinese as a Heritage/Foreign Language (EDP 202333)
With interest in Mandarin Chinese exploding in the United States, the demand for qualified Chinese-language teachers—with real dedication to pedagogical craft—is growing rapidly. Learn more.

Teaching English as a Second Language (EDP 202127)
The increasing use of English in the world has opened career opportunities for teachers of English as a second language (ESL). ESL educators work all over the world in fields such as business, travel, publishing and education. Learn more.

College Admissions and Career Planning (EDP 202150)
This certificate gives special attention to training in the college admissions process while emphasizing the connection to the world of work, including field site observations and participation in admissions and career-advising settings. Learn more.

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

Featured programs:

English Learner Pedagogy (EDP 202325)
The Professional Program in English Learner Pedagogy gives educators (who are not credentialed teachers) the teaching skills and knowledge needed to work successfully in any learning environment with students whose native language is not English. Learn more.

College Admission Counseling (EDP 202085)
School counselors can increase their marketability by gaining the skills in this program geared toward students who already have completed their PPS credential or master's degree in counseling. Learn more.

CLAD Through CTEL
UC Berkeley Extension's specialized program of study in CLAD Through CTEL offers a certification program for K–12 teachers to gain effective skills and knowledge to teach English learners, students whose native language is not English. Learn more.

Teaching Credential Programs (What is a credential program?)

Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential
UC Berkeley Extension's Designated Subjects Adult Education (DSAE) Teaching Credential opens classroom doors in a wide range of academic and career technical subject areas, whether you already hold a teaching position or desire to enter the field. Understand instructional strategies, activities, and materials appropriate for adult learners with diverse needs. Whether you want to be a full- or part-time teacher, the credential program maximizes your previous work experience to improve your teaching skills or start a new career in the classroom. Learn more.

Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Teaching Credential
UC Berkeley Extension's Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (DSCTE) Teaching Credential opens classroom doors in a wide range of academic and vocational subject areas by enabling you to teach what you know best. Understand instructional strategies, activities, and materials appropriate for youth and adult learners with diverse needs. The credential program maximizes your previous work experience to start a new career in teaching. 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 and Resources

Making Math Real: Reaching All Learners With a Multisensory Approach to Learning (EDP 203737)
David Berg, well-known educational therapist and founder of the Making Math Real Institute, presents a lively talk focused on strategies to help students overcome difficulties in understanding mathematics.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 10, 6–9 pm
Location: Berkeley: Room 202, UC Berkeley Extension Golden Bear Center, 1995 University Ave.
Cost: FREE

Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (EDP 203745)
Sedique Popal, Extension Honored Instructor, shares his teaching strategies that honor students' diversity and cultures.

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 15, 6–9 pm
Location: Berkeley: Room 202, UC Berkeley Extension Golden Bear Center, 1995 University Ave.
Cost: FREE

Contact

To contact the department, send an email to askeducation@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-1171.