Education Extension

“Education should not be looked upon as the mere acquisition of academic subject matter but as part of life itself.”

John Dewey

The Education Department at UCR Extension offers 18 state-approved credential and certificate programs, 25 Extension certificate programs and 800 courses throughout the year. Approximately 9,600 educators from California, other parts of the United States, and throughout the world choose to take courses here every year.
  
 In addition to a full array of professional development courses required for all teachers, Education offers outstanding instruction in Early Childhood Education, Advanced Placement studies, Gifted and Talented Education, Child Welfare and Attendance, various Reading certificates and Pupil Personnel and School Services. UCR Extension is one of four state-approved providers for the Chief Business Officials Certificate Program.

Education Extension provides programs and services in five main areas:

• professional courses, credentials and certificate programs
• inservice programs
• grant-funded programs
• educational research such as the Renaissance Project
• youth programs