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California Teaching Credential in Adult Education

and the

Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction


Use your previous work experience to start a new career in teaching. UC Berkeley Extension offers two educational tracks that prepare you to teach adults in a variety of learning environments.

The first option is the California Teaching Credential in Adult Education—approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)—which opens classroom doors in a wide range of academic and vocational subject areas. Note: When you have completed three courses plus an elective, you are eligible for a UC Berkeley Extension certificate of completion. See the Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction for more information.

The second option is the Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction, which provides key teaching and training skills for use in a variety of educational and professional training settings.

Both options can be pursued on a full- or part-time basis, while you teach and/or work.

What You Can Teach With an Adult Education Credential

Academic subjects, including:

Vocational subjects such as:

Prerequisites for Registration

For academic subjects:
You must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with coursework in the subject you plan to teach and have passed the CBEST.
For vocational subjects:
You do not need a bachelor's degree; you can teach a vocational subject using your years of subject-related work experience as a substitute for a degree. Contact the Education department at (510) 642-1171 for more details.

Path to Obtaining an Adult Education Credential

There are five parts to earning the Adult Education Teaching credential: (1) the application for the preliminary credential, (2) credential coursework, (3) teaching experience, (4) health education, and (5) the application for the Clear Credential.

1. Contact the Education department, (510) 642-1171, for advice and the paperwork that is required to obtain your preliminary credential.

2. Begin your coursework at UC Berkeley Extension. The number of courses you must take depends on whether you want a part-time or full-time teaching credential. If you plan to earn a full-time credential, you also must satisfy the U.S. Constitution requirement.

3. Using your preliminary credential, obtain a teaching position and successfully teach a minimum of four semesters. You have five years from the date you receive your preliminary credential to complete the teaching requirement.

4. Take a health education course from UC Berkeley Extension and get CPR training, which is available through many local government, educational, and public health outlets.

5. Contact the Education department to request a Clear Credential application.

Adult Education Credential Courses at UC Berkeley Extension

Part-time Credential
To earn a part-time credential, which lets you teach up to 50% of full time, you must take these five courses:

Instructional Strategies for the Adult and Adolescent Learner (Level I) X387.3 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Assessment and Evaluation in Adult and Vocational Education (Level I) X366 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Integrating Technology into Adult and Vocational Education (Level I) X366.3A (1 semester unit in Education)

Critical Issues in Public Education: Class, Culture, Race, Ethnicity, and Gender X344.2 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Perspectives on the Adult Learner (Level I) X351.8A (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Full-time Credential
To earn a full-time credential, you must take the five courses above, plus the following three courses:

Curriculum for the Adult Learner (Level II) X325 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Integrating Technology into Adult and Vocational Education (Level II) X366.3B (1 semester unit in Education) (offered future term)

Counseling, Guidance, and Professional Relationships in Adult Education (Level II) X366.6 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Health Education Course Requirement

Fostering Wellness X345.4 (1 semester unit in Education)

 

U.S. Constitution Course Requirement (required for a full-time credential only)

UC Berkeley Extension offers online course options to satisfy the U.S. Constitution requirement.

Introduction to American Politics XB1 (4 semester units in Political Science)

Introduction to the History of the United States: From Colonial Settlement to the Civil War XB7A (4 semester units in History)

 

Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction


(EDP 202309)

A teaching credential is not required for many adult education positions, but skilled, knowledgeable teachers are always in demand. UC Berkeley Extension's Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction prepares you for a career teaching adults in a variety of adult learning environments and improves your skills if you are already a professional teacher or trainer.

Who Will Benefit

Value of a UC Berkeley Extension Professional Program

As the continuing education arm of UC Berkeley, one of the finest public research institutions in the United States, UC Berkeley Extension has an unmatched reputation for excellence. A UC Berkeley Extension professional sequence earns participants a respected notation certifying successful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth course of study.

Required Courses

Instructional Strategies for the Adult and Adolescent Learner (Level I) X387.3 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Assessment and Evaluation in Adult and Vocational Education (Level I) X366 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Integrating Technology into Adult and Vocational Education (Level I) X366.3A (1 semester unit in Education)

One approved elective is also required.

Electives

Critical Issues in Public Education: Class, Culture, Race, Ethnicity, and Gender X344.2 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Curriculum for the Adult Learner X325 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Integrating Technology into Adult and Vocational Education II X366.3B (1 semester unit in Education) (offered future term)

Counseling, Guidance, and Professional Relationships in Adult Education X366.6 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)

Perspectives on the Adult Learner X351.8A (2 semester units in Education)

Integrating Computer Technologies into the Curriculum X359.5 (2 semester units in Education)

Inclusion of Students with Special Needs in Regular Education X370.4 (2 semester units in Education)

Cross-Cultural Communication X339.4 (2 semester units in Education)

Training and Learning in Organizations X499.1 (2 semester units in Business Administration) (offered future term)

Performance Analysis and Needs Assessment X491 (1 semester unit in Business Administration) (offered future term)

Note: If you are in the Adult Education credential program, you will automatically complete the requirements for this professional program. However, you must register for this program separately with UC Berkeley Extension for the designation to appear on your Extension transcript.

How to Begin

To begin the Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction, simply enroll in your first class.

How to Register for the Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction

We recommend that you register before you begin your third course. To register online, submit the Program Registration Form, or print out and complete the Program Registration Form at www.unex.berkeley.edu/cert/cert.pdf. Mail or fax it as it indicates and include the nonrefundable registration fee.

Requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the program in a timely fashion.

Completing the Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction

When you have completed your coursework, call or e-mail our office to let us know. After verifying successful completion of all program requirements, we will award your certificate of completion. If you have questions or concerns about your eligibility, call (510) 642-1171.

For More Information

For additional information about the UC Berkeley Extension Professional Program in Adult Education and Instruction and the Adult Education Credential programs, please call (510) 642-1171 or e-mail askeducation@unex.berkeley.edu.



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