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UC Berkeley Extension
TypePublic
Established1891
DeanRichard (Rick) Russo[1]
Location
Berkeley, California
,
USA
CampusUrban, College town
Websitehttps://extension.berkeley.edu/
2021: Safety first: Students protecting students by wearing face masks while they hang out outdoors in small group settings.
UC Berkeley Extension Campus in 2021: Safety first: Students protecting students by wearing face masks while they hang out outdoors in small group settings.

The University of California, Berkeley, Extension (UC Berkeley Extension) is the continuing education division of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) campus.[2] Founded in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension provides continuing education through self-supporting academic programs.[3][4]

The extension is headquartered outside the main UC Berkeley campus in Berkeley, California, with classrooms in downtown San Francisco and other Bay Area locations.[5] UC Berkeley Extension serves more than 48,000 annual student enrollments in over 2,000 courses and 80 programs.[6]

Through UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.[7][8]

History

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Following years of calls from the public to open access to Berkeley’s excellent courses and programs, University Extension came to life in 1891 when three professors crossed the Bay by ferry to offer courses in San Francisco in history (Prof. Bacon), mathematics (Prof. Stringham) and English literature (Prof. Gayley). On February 14, 1893, UC Berkeley's Regents adopted the extramural instruction plan and authorized extension courses to be taught in California.[9][10]

In 1902, the University Extension became a self-organizing body within UC Berkeley and Henry Morse Stephens was appointed Director of University Extension.[9]

In 1912, Ira W. Howerth was appointed Director. Howerth established a district organization to further extend the University Extension's reach to communities outside of Berkeley.[9]

After receiving a legislative appropriation to support University Extension in 1915, the extension began offering classes in Southern California.[9] In 1917, Leon J. Richardson was appointed Director.  During his tenure, Richardson standardized academic work at the extension.[9]

During World War II and the postwar era, Director Baldwin Woods changed the extension's coursework from only offering degree courses to also offering courses in subjects such as the sciences, business, and industry. Woods also authorized the extension to train women for defense jobs during wartime.[11]

Mary S. Metz was appointed Dean of University Extension in 1991.[12] Metz oversaw the implementation of online learning at the extension for the first time.[13] In 1996, UC Berkeley Extension Online was developed in collaboration with the extension's Center for Media and Independent Learning.[14][15]

In 2007, the UC Berkeley Extension offered their first bilingual classes in Chinese and Mandarin.[16] In 2008, Diana Wu was appointed Dean of the UC Berkeley Extension.[17] In 2012, Wu was also appointed as the first Executive Director of the Berkeley Resource Center for Online Education (BRCOE) after the extension created the new division.[18][19]

Academics

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UC Berkeley Extension offers more than 2,000 courses yearly.[7][19] UC Berkeley Extension also offers professional certificate programs for students who already have a college education.[20][21][22] Areas of study include business, technology and information management,[2] STEM,[23][24] industry,[25] humanities,[26] health,[18][27][28] and law.[29]

Locations

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UC Berkeley Extension's classes take place in several locations including the Golden Bear Building in Berkeley since 1995,[30] 160 Spear Street in San Francisco, and Cañada College in Redwood City.[31]

Previously, the extension had also offered classes in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco after purchasing a building from San Francisco State College.[32][33] Other previous locations include San Francisco's South of Market Center, Powell Street in San Francisco, Fremont, and Belmont.[34][35][36]

Pictures

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UC Berkeley Extention 1980s catalog
UC Berkeley Extension 1980s catalog
UC Berkeley Extension 1968 catalog
UC Berkeley Extension 1968 Catalog Cover
UC Berkeley Extension 1994 Catalog Cover
UC Berkeley Extension 1994 Catalog Cover
UC Berkeley Extension merchandise: Miniature Oski bear.
UC Berkeley Extension merchandise:  Miniature Oski bear.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Richard (Rick) Russo - Announcement: Dean of Extended Education". evcp.berkeley.edu. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "UC Berkeley Extension | Department of Human Resources". sfdhr.org. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Destiny One at UC Berkeley". moderncampus.com. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Anderson, Keith (July 11, 2015). The Los Angeles State Normal School, UCLA's Forgotten Past: 1881–1919. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-1-329-31719-2.
  5. ^ "Certificates and Programs | Professional Development Planning Committee | Cañada College". canadacollege.edu. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  6. ^ "UC Berkeley Extension". Drupal.org. January 14, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "UC Berkeley Extension | Department of Human Resources". sfdhr.org. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  8. ^ "UC Berkeley Extension Summer Program in San Francisco". www.ags.edu. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c d e Anderson, Keith (July 11, 2015). The Los Angeles State Normal School, UCLA's Forgotten Past: 1881–1919. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-1-329-31719-2.
  10. ^ "Blog - PaCE History | UCSB PaCE". professional.ucsb.edu. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  11. ^ Regional Oral History Office, The Bancroft Library (January 7, 1956), Baldwin M. Woods on University of California Extension, retrieved September 8, 2021
  12. ^ Association, LSU Alumni. "LSU Alumni 1990s | Hall of Distinction 1990s". www.lsualumni.org. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  13. ^ Aug. 12, KAREN KAPLAN; Pt, 1996 12 Am (August 12, 1996). "Going Away to School at Home". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 8, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "The Future of Information Technology in Education: Chapter 8". pages.uoregon.edu. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  15. ^ Carchidi, Daniel M. (2002). The Virtual Delivery and Virtual Organization of Postsecondary Education. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-0-415-93088-8.
  16. ^ "UC Berkeley targets Chinese engineers with new classes". East Bay Times. September 5, 2007. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  17. ^ "Diana Wu | Dean of Extension, UC Berkeley, Author at The EvoLLLution". The EvoLLLution. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  18. ^ a b "Retirement of University Extension Dean, Diana Wu | Berkeley Staff Assembly". bsa.berkeley.edu. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  19. ^ a b Olson, Elizabeth (March 18, 2013). "Online Certificate Programs at Colleges and Universities Gain Popularity". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  20. ^ "UC Berkeley Extension: Optimizing employability through internships and OPT – Study International". November 13, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  21. ^ Powell, Robert (May 24, 2021). "Health Insurance Options for Those too Young for Medicare". TheStreet. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  22. ^ "The 10 Most In-Demand Marketing Certifications for 2021". CMSWire.com. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  23. ^ "Are growing boot camps like Trilogy a reputational risk?". www.insidehighered.com. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  24. ^ Olson, Elizabeth (March 17, 2014). "A Degree Where Techie Meets Business Smarts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  25. ^ Galbraith, Kate (August 20, 2009). "Sustainability Field Booms on Campus". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  26. ^ "UC Berkeley overcrowding: Students studying in San Francisco, living at Mills College". The Mercury News. December 12, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  27. ^ Alexandra Stassinopoulos | Senior Staff (May 11, 2018). "UC Berkeley Extension to launch health informatics program". The Daily Californian. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  28. ^ "When Mental Health and Aging Collide". Kiplinger. February 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  29. ^ "San Francisco Paralegal Association – Certificate Programs". www.sfpa.com. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  30. ^ "UC Berkeley Wants to Buy Golden Bear Building. Category: Page One from The Berkeley Daily Planet". www.berkeleydailyplanet.com. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  31. ^ "Certificates and Programs | Professional Development Planning Committee | Cañada College". canadacollege.edu. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  32. ^ "University of California Berkeley Extension". www.friendsof1800.org. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  33. ^ "After decade-long saga, 330 apartments to open in Hayes Valley". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  34. ^ "UC Berkeley opens new site". East Bay Times. March 19, 2005. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  35. ^ Bureau, Elaine Herscher, Chronicle East Bay (August 20, 1996). "UC Berkeley Extension to Open In Fremont for Fall Semester". SFGATE. Retrieved September 7, 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  36. ^ "UC Berkeley Extension opens center in Belmont". bizjournals.com. December 17, 2010. Retrieved September 7, 2021.

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