


Counseling & Behavioral Sciences
UC San Diego Extended Studies Counseling and Behavioral Science programs and courses are for individuals seeking to gain experience and knowledge in the mental health field.
We serve the counseling and therapy community by providing opportunities to obtain specialized training for career start-up or advancement
Counseling & Behavioral Sciences Programs & Certificates

Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) Program
This online two-course program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support genetic counselors in delivering...

Health and Wellness Coaching
Become a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Certificate offers flexible training, key skills, and fast-track NBHWC exam prep for a...
- Duration
- 6-9 Months
- Cost
- $5,130

Play Therapy Courses
In play therapy, toys are the child’s words, and play is the child’s language. Therapists strategically use play to help children express what is...

Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Designed for counselors in all settings, this program meets education requirements for Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I (CADC-I).
- Duration
- 18 Months
- Cost
- $6,000
Counseling & Behavioral Sciences Courses

Addiction Science: Psychology and Pharmacology
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $475.00

Advanced Intervention
- Units
- 2.00
- Cost
- $395.00

Basic and Advanced Counseling Skills and Characteristics
- Units
- 1.00
- Cost
- $325.00

Co-Occurring Disorders
- Units
- 2.00
- Cost
- $395.00

Crisis Intervention: Theory and Practical Skills
- Units
- 2.00
- Cost
- $395.00

Human Growth and Development
Get an introduction to the major theories, models, and research related to human development throughout all stages of the lifespan from birth to...
- Units
- 4.50
- Cost
- $845.00

Introduction to Psychology
Undergraduate online psychology course introducing human behavior, development, and the mind.
- Units
- 4.50
- Cost
- $845.00

Law and Ethics for Addiction Professionals
- Units
- 1.00
- Cost
- $325.00

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $475.00