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Certificate vs. Degree: Making the Right Education Decision
Just as the world has evolved, so have the needs of employers. To keep up with the demand for new skills, many higher education options have emerged, but the two primary accreditations that stand above the rest are certificate and degree programs.
February 27, 2024
Weathering the Storm: Instructors' Resilience in the Face of Super Typhoon Mawar
A storm approached as Kimberly Counts and Rudy Schroeder set out to provide crucial training in Guam for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. They found themselves facing a group of eager students excited to greet UC San Diego Extended Studies once again, and the unexpected arrival of Super...
February 22, 2024
UCTV Arts Channel: Connecting the Community with Rich, Cultural Programming
The UCTV Arts channel will be a robust, enriching home for creative and engaging cultural arts programming generated by faculty, students, staff, and affiliated partners from UC San Diego and UC campuses across the state.
February 16, 2024
Learning to Navigate the Four Phases of Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are an essential aspect of modern medicine. They are the critical bridge between scientific research and real-world medical applications
February 13, 2024
National School Counseling Week 2024: Honoring the Professionals Who Help our Students Succeed
Held every February, National School Counseling Week recognizes the tireless efforts of the many school counseling professionals who provide opportunities and access to students from different backgrounds to make their college dreams a reality.
February 6, 2024
Dare, Dream, Do: Kussy Mackenzie’s Bold Leap into Entrepreneurship and a Business Startup
In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, education is often the catalyst for turning ideas and visions into reality.
February 5, 2024
Empowering Underserved Communities: Susan Harwood Grants' Impact in Pacific Islands
For many occupational safety and health instructors the opportunity to help save lives and improve job safety is gratifying enough. Yet a lucky set of UC San Diego OSHA instructors seized the opportunity to take their training a step further and explore beautiful Pacific islands while also...
January 25, 2024
Great Opportunities with the Extended Studies & Google Career Certificates Program
For those looking for a high-paying and stable new career, tech continues to be one of the most consistent and fastest-growing industries for employment. The UC San Diego Extended Studies & Google Career Certificates program is an opportunity to acquire technical skills in high-demand occupations.
January 18, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Lactation Consultant
Welcoming a new child into the world can be a profound and joyous experience, especially for first-time parents. Certified lactation consultants specialize in helping to ensure that the initial mother-baby bond of breastfeeding is set up for the highest chance of success possible.
January 11, 2024
12 Resume Best Practices from a Career Advisor: How to Make Your Resume Stand Out in 2025
In the ever-changing and competitive career advancement landscape, your resume can be a powerful marketing tool that can propel you toward new opportunities and possibilities. Read on for some tips on resume best practices that can transform your professional narrative into a compelling story.
January 4, 2024
Setting Powerful New Year’s Resolutions with Extended Studies
When you think about your New Year's resolutions, those resolutions are better achieved when you are well-informed, and when you have the skills that are necessary to achieve your goals for the new year. The Division of Extended Studies is here to provide you with the tools that are needed to...
December 20, 2023
How to Change Careers in 2024: A Guide
Whether the motivation is better pay, job security, benefits, flexibility, upskilling or just wanting to try something new, contemplating a career change can be daunting.
December 13, 2023
The Past, Present & Future of AI
About a century ago, humans wrote novels and movie screenplays about robots or something resembling a robot like the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. Today we stand at an exciting crossroads as Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence transform nearly every field they touch.
November 29, 2023
Giving Thanks: Parent and Caregiver Education Program is Building a Community of Pre-College Advocates
End-of-the-year holidays recall the values of reflection, giving back to our community, and giving thanks to others. For more than two decades, the Parent and Caregiver Education (PACE) at UC San Diego Extended Studies has provided college credit courses to parents and caregivers with a focus on...
November 21, 2023
UC San Diego Helen Edison Lecture Series Presents Housing Insecurity Researcher, Professor Matthew Desmond
Matthew Desmond, author of <i>Poverty, By America</i>, will address issues of poverty and affordable housing at UC San Diego's Park & Market as part of the Helen Edison Lecture Series.
November 16, 2023
How to Write Better: A Peek Inside Investigative Journalist Will Carless’ Award-Winning Career
Award-winning investigative Journalist Will Carless tells how to write better, sharing tips from his courses at UC San DIego Extended Studies.
November 14, 2023
What is Lean Six Sigma Certification: Veteran Eddie Utuk’s Story of Continuous Improvement
Lean Six Sigma combines two popular methodologies: Lean, which focuses on reducing waste in processes, and Six Sigma, which aims to eliminate defects and enhance quality of the output.
November 9, 2023
Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society Presents Theologian Father Bryan N. Massingale
Whether you consider yourself religious or not, many of us struggle with some of the big questions that religion was meant to answer. Who are we? Why are we here? How are we supposed to live and treat each other in the world?
November 8, 2023
11 Types of Cyber Attacks You Should Be Aware Of
As the internet rose in prominence, nefarious hackers were quick to develop numerous ways to infiltrate or disable private accounts to steal money and information, or just cause trouble. Cyber attacks, as they came to be known, can vary in sophistication and impact. Some will indiscriminately...
November 2, 2023
Doing the ‘Cha-Cha’ with Acclaimed Journalist and Author Charles Blow
It took a couple of different career experiences and encouragement from an editor for Charles Blow to find his voice in his writing. A couple of decades later, Blow is now a highly influential and thought-provoking voice on national politics and cultures of our time.
October 31, 2023
Patent Law: How To Protect Your Intellectual Property
Patent Law falls under the umbrella of Intellectual Property Law, overseeing the eligibility criteria for inventions to receive patents, the patent application procedure, and the protocols for addressing cases of Patent Infringement.
October 26, 2023
Dare, Dream, Do: Meet Tring - an accomplished scientist who dreamed of leading projects and teams
Zhu's initial foray into UC San Diego Extended Studies courses was propelled by friends who recommended the Certificate of Regulatory Affairs Essentials and the Certificate of Quality Assurance and Control for the pharmaceutical and biologic industries. These achievements gave her a window into...
October 23, 2023
Extended Studies Showcase 2023 Brings Campus and Community Together for Powerful Partnerships
UC San Diego Extended Studies hosted a full day of learning, discovery, and exploration on Thursday, September 21, in celebration of powerful partnerships.
October 5, 2023
Celebrating the Legacy of Vicki Krantz and the 35th Anniversary of the HR Management Certificate
Last September the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Business and Legal Programs hosted a special celebration to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Human Resource Management Professional Certificate program as well as honor the extraordinary woman behind its inception, Vicki L. Krantz.
September 29, 2023