General Frequently Asked Question

Many of the professional education programs at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension help you get practical skills you can use in your job today while also advancing your career by providing you professional credits toward an industry recognized license or certification.

Additional Requirements

While courses in many of our programs are approved and recognized by different agencies organizations and professional associations, your successful completion does not guarantee that you will obtain a particular license or certification.

Standards for Required Credits

Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University of California and these requirements can change at any time.

Out of State Licensure and Certification

The University of California has not yet determined whether all of its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. If you are planning to pursue licensure or certification in another state, you are responsible for determining whether, your efforts at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension meet requirements for licensure or certification in another state.

This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

Please see the University of California Licensure and Certification Disclosure Statement.