Be sure to check with your employer about any employee assistance programs that you may be eligible to receive. Most credit courses require a textbook. Unless stated, textbook costs are not included in course fees. Students purchase their textbooks for UCSB Extension courses from MBS Direct, a national textbook order service. Details about this service and a textbook order form are available in the Extension catalog.
Textbooks are usually available to order two weeks prior to the scheduled course start date.
Course materials, or handouts, are usually provided at no charge. Occasionally Extension must pass along charges for duplicating handouts if the number of copies is excessive. The instructors who teach in this program are practicing professionals from the community. They are chosen for their personal commitment, academic background, teaching ability, and professional expertise. We provide students with the opportunity to comment on our instructors, our program, and our customer service at the end of each class.