Certificate Programs

Certificate Programs

UCSD Extension Certificate Programs for Internationals give you the skills and competitive advantage to accelerate your career in Business Management and in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). In many of these programs, you will be in the classroom with Americans and other international professionals who share your career interests.

Business Certificate Programs

Learn practical job skills from industry professionals and gain a competitive advantage to help you start, change or move ahead in your career.

Business Management (Two or Three Quarters)
These programs are designed for students with a bachelor's degree and one to two years of professional work experience who want to specialize in one of the following areas: Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, or Pre-MBA.
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Business Essentials (One, Two or Three Quarters)
This program is designed for international students with at least two years of university study and little work experience who wish to obtain a basic introduction to American business practice.
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate Programs

Develop effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques to students in non-English speaking countries and to non-immigrants in the U.S. classrooms.

TEFL Proficiency Program
This three-month program is a foundation course in TEFL for non-native English speakers.
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TEFL Professional Certificate
This six-month program focuses on the development of effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques to students in non-English speaking countries and to non-immigrants in U.S. classrooms.
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Summer Intensive TEFL Professional Certificate
Participants with very advanced English language proficiency can complete the six-month certificate program in one summer.
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Special Studies in TEFL
This is a three-month program of select courses in TEFL, education, humanities, and other academic areas to enhance teacher preparation.
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Teaching English Grammar (TEG)
Students who are already enrolled in the six-month professional TEFL certificate or Special Studies in TEFL certificate can obtain a Teaching English Grammar certificate.
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Teaching English to the Young Learner (TEYL)
Students who are already enrolled in the six-month professional TEFL certificate or Special Studies in TEFL certificate can obtain a certificate in Teaching English to the Young Learner.
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