And they all carry the Hungry Minds guarantee . University of California Berkeley Extension UC Extension Online is the online education arm of the University of California Extension, with academic oversight provided by UC Berkeley, one of the world's finest public universities. Although no degree programs are offered, many courses carry full college credit. UC Extension Online courses are designed to offer students maximum flexibility and convenience and to appeal to multiple learning styles. All courses require textbooks, and students interact through message boards, which function as integral parts of the learning process.
Quality is important.
Both instructors and courses undergo a rigorous approval process to ensure that the highest academic standards are met. To keep student expenses to a minimum, students access courses solely through their browsers, without having to spend money and time learning additional software. Launched in 1995 with a grant from a leading educational foundation, UC Extension Online now offers five certificate programs and more than 100 courses in a wide range of subjects. Additional courses are continually being added. To date, more than 3,500 students have enrolled.