University Extended Education

INTRODUCTION
University Extended Education (UEE) is a rich and varied component of Cal State Fullerton. UEE works with university academic units to create and administer non-state-funded programs that extend Cal State Fullerton's resources out into the community. This includes academic credit courses, certificate programs for professional development, English classes for non-native speakers of English, a learning in retirement program, classes for children and teens, summer camps, international programs and delivery of distance learning via telecommunications technology.

DEGREE CREDIT COURSES

Intersession Classes for CSUF and Non-CSUF Students
University Extended Education offers degree credit courses in Intersession, the "winter semester." Classes are open to CSUF students and the public. Intersession is a great time to squeeze in a class and stay on track to graduate on time. Courses may be applied toward graduation requirements.

Intersession is held in January between the fall and spring semesters. More than 100 degree credit courses are offered in a variety of fields and can be completed in less than a month. A class schedule for Intersession is mailed to all Cal State Fullerton students in November. Enrollment is through University Extended Education.

Open University (for Non-CSUF Students)
People who are not currently admitted to Cal State Fullerton can enroll in most undergraduate and graduate-level courses through a process called Open University. In fall and spring, registration is provided on a space available basis after students admitted to a Cal State Fullerton degree program have registered. In summer, special registration provisions may be made for Open University students to enroll at the same time as CSUF students.

Open University is useful for people who missed the deadline for admission to the university, have been disqualified, are otherwise ineligible for admission and need to raise their grade point average, need to earn prerequisites for admission to a degree program or certificate, or need to enroll in GRAD 700.

Open University is not available to: students who are currently admitted to CSUF, with the exception of matriculated students who need to enroll in GRAD 700; foreign students with scores of less than 500 on the TOEFL examination or its equivalent; or foreign students with an I-20 from another university.

Upon successful completion of a course, students receive degree credit. When students are admitted to the university, the courses may then become part of their degree program transcript. These courses may also be transferred to other institutions. Students can earn up to 24 units toward a baccalaureate degree and six to nine units toward a master's degree through Open University. For specifics on graduate degrees, check with the Graduate Studies Office.

Off-site Graduate Degree Programs
The College of Business and Economics offers an MBA program in the Irvine Spectrum area. This program features an accelerated timeline, evening classes, a cohort format, instruction by full-time faculty, and a standard of excellence that is to be expected from the state's largest business school.

The Department of Accounting also offers a Master of Science in Taxation at the classroom facility in Irvine. Classes are held in the evening, and the program schedule accommodates tax season.

A Master of Science in Counseling program is offered at CSUF Garden Grove Center. This program, which was designed to meet a growing demand for this degree, features a cohort format, convenient evening classes, and a central/south Orange County location.

These off-site graduate degree programs are not part of the state-funded curriculum. This means these programs do not receive state tax revenue to contribute to their pricing; therefore, they have a distinctly different fee structure than similar CSU programs supported by state tax funds.

These programs are administered through University Extended Education.

THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
The American Language Program is a high-quality, non-credit intensive English program specifically designed to prepare international students for study in a U.S. college or university. TOEFL preparation is included for all levels. A Pre-MBA program is offered to students seeking to prepare for the MBA program here at Cal State Fullerton.

For more information, visit the American Language Program office on campus in T-14 or call (714) 278-2909, email alp@fullerton.edu, or see our website at http://alp.fullerton.edu.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
University Extended Education extends the resources of the university into the global community via academic credit courses, certificate programs and other learning experiences. The programs are customized as needed to meet students' needs. A variety of methods are used to deliver the classes. Students may attend classes at Cal State Fullerton, or faculty may teach in the host country. Courses may also be delivered by distance education technology such as the Internet or interactive televised instruction.

The Experience China program includes opportunities for American teachers to go to China to teach, as well as customized programs for groups of Chinese professionals who want to come to America for training.

The American Language Program also offers semester abroad opportunities for international students who want to study at Cal State Fullerton for a semester or two.

PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
Professional development programs are provided in a variety of areas through continuing education classes and certificate programs.

Programs for Educators
The many education reforms in California have created a heightened need for professional development for teachers. To meet this need, University Extended Education offers professional development opportunities for educators in the areas of reading, mathematics, fine arts, beginning teacher training, technology, educational leadership, special education and foreign language. Most courses are available online. Certificate programs include School Business Management and Gifted and Talented Education.

Certificate Programs
Extended Education offers more than 50 certificate programs. Program design and oversight is provided by advisory boards comprised of nearly 700 leaders from business and industry, and the Cal State Fullerton faculty. These board members share their expertise to create programs that are on the cutting-edge of current theory, practice and technology.

Certificate programs are designed for people who want formal recognition for completing a structured and rigorous course of study for a specific field that is not part of a university degree program. Certificates are awarded when participants complete program requirements.

Programs are currently offered in:
Applied Forensic Science
Banking and Finance
Biotechnology
Business and Management
Computer IT Technologies
Criminal Justice
Education
Engineering
Environmental Compliance
Gerontology
Grant Preparation
Human Resources
Insurance/Health Care
International Business
Manufacturing and Distribution
Mental Health
Real Estate Appraisal
Technical Writing

New programs are continuously being developed. For a free catalog or brochure, contact University Extended Education at www.csufextension.org or call (714) 278-2611.

DISTANCE EDUCATION
Distance Education classes and programs are delivered through telecommunications technologies such as interactive televised instruction (ITI) and the Internet. University Extended Education's Distance Education unit develops online courses and degree programs, and provides video/audio streaming, multimedia development and videoconferencing services. Current programs include ITI courses delivered from the Fullerton campus to the CSUF Garden Grove Center and the El Toro Campus, an exchange of two-way video classes with other CSU campuses, the ACME Program (in partnership with Warner Bros.), and a statewide nursing RN-to-BSN degree completion program.

Distance Education helped develop and continues to provide support for CSUF's first totally online master's degree - Instructional Design and Technology. Development of online formats for degree credit courses and certificate programs is ongoing. For more information, visit the Distance Education website at http://distance-ed.fullerton.edu.

LIFELONG LEARNING
University Extended Education offers programs for personal enrichment including programs for children, youth and retired persons. Continuing Learning Experience (CLE), an organization of retired persons, provides about 180 course offerings a year. UEE also has a partnership with the Fullerton Arboretum to provide learning experiences for children and adults. UEE also holds Children's Summer Art Camp, as well as other classes for children and teens.

UEE CLASS-SITE LOCATIONS
Cal State Fullerton Campus
800 N. State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92834

CSUF Garden Grove Center
12901 Euclid Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840-5214

Grand Central Art Center
125 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701

CSUF @ Irvine Institute (formerly known as CPEI)
8659 Research Drive
Irvine, CA 92681