Humanities
& Writing
Humanities provides us the opportunity to find out who
we are by allowing us to look at where we’ve been and to
imagine who we will become. Writing gives us the chance
to explore the essence of what it is to be human; and editors
make it a pleasure to read. Discover hidden talents, great
literature and the infinite wonder of being human in one
of our compelling courses today.
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The Business of Brewing
The business of brewing is thriving both
locally and nationally as craft brewing
emerges from home hobby to booming
business. Attend a free information session
about UC San Diego Extension’s new
Brewing program and the profession of
brewing. Learn what the program has to
offer, and how to gain the necessary training
and knowledge to become certified in this
rapidly-growing industry.
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Write Your Way to a New Career
Do you know how to clearly explain
how things work? Designed and taught
by professionals working in the field, our
Technical Communication Professional
Certificate provides instruction in
technical writing, critical thinking,
information design, and ethical issues
facing technical communicators.
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Getting Creative
Have a bestseller in mind, just not sure how
to get it down on paper? Learn the vital
techniques designed to encourage, enhance
and enrich your writing in one of our many
creative writing courses.
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Pay Attention to Detail
A solid background in the basic tools and
techniques of copyediting is one of today’s
most desirable and marketable skills for both
full-time and freelance work. Hone your skills
and learn to bridge the gap between writers,
editors, publishers, and readers in our online
Copyediting Specialized Certificate.
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We offer terrific literature classes that will
enrich your enjoyment of the world’s most
celebrated writers.
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Programs
SPECIALIZED
• Copyediting • Children’s Book Writing
PROFESSIONAL
• Brewing
• Medical Writing
• Technical Communication
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Brewing Certificate Information Session. . . . . . . . . .
Sensory Evaluation and Beer Styles. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raw Materials and Malting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wort Production & Recipe Formulation . . . . . . . . . .
Technology of Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the Craft Brewing Industry. . . . . . . . . .
Operations Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Management for Breweries. . . . . . . . . . . .
Internship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barrel Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Copyediting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Copyediting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copyediting II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copyediting III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Social Media for Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Core Writing Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Copyediting and Technical
Communication Information Session. . . . . . . . 188
Grammar Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Creative Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
“Amy Wallen was excellent at
inspiring, encouraging and pushing us to
keep writing every day to achieve our best
work. It was a great class and I’m
signing up for more!”
—Novel Writing I student, Spring 2015
“The class was fun yet informative
and made me excited to delve into
the world of children’s books.”
—Writing Children’s Picture Books,
Spring 2015
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History, Politics & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Introduction to Cinema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Native American History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
“I could not have asked for a better introductory course to
Sherman Alexie: Poetic and Profound
Stories of an Urban Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
copyediting. The course covered a great deal of material,
Medical Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
and I feel prepared to begin the next level now that I have
a solid foundation.”
—Copyediting I, Fall 2014
Ethics for Medical Writers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Introduction to Medical Writing & Editing. . . . . . . . 192
Technical Communication. . . . . . . . . . . 192
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What Our Students Are Saying About Us…
Creative Writing Programs - Information Session. . .
Digital Journalism: Self-Editing and
Publishing for the Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investigative Poetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playwriting II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Writing for Children II: Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creative Writing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Journalism: News and Feature Writing . . . . .
Creative Writing II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Developing Unforgettable Characters . . . . . . . . . . .
Writing By Heart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal Narrative Writing I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personality that Ticks: Developing Character
for Creative Non-fiction and Memoir. . . . . . . .
Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader. . . . . . . . .
Playwriting I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Novel Writing I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Novel Writing III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Writing for Children I: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screenwriting II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screenwriting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Writers Workshop: Read and Critique. . . . . . . . . . .
Basics of Technical Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Critical Thinking for Communicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Project Management for Technical Communicators . 193
Specialized Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Children’s Book Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Copyediting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
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Professional Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Medical Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Technical Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
courses
BREWING
ONE DAY
Brewing Certificate Information
Session
Get an introduction to Extension’s new
Professional Certificate in Brewing at this free
information session. Information sessions are
open to the public but the certificate courses
are by application only.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Teresa Grosch, B.A.
Program Representative at UC San Diego Extension.
Section: 113312-5003 Course No. INFO-70051
Time/Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Credit: Not for credit
Fee: $0
Sensory Evaluation and Beer
Styles
˜Effective sensory analysis is essential
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both to correct flaws in raw materials and in
the brewing process, and to control the ingredients and process to produce various outcomes and styles, such as lager, pale ale, IPA,
saison, amber ale and stout. Get training in
the industry’s standard sensory analysis tool,
the Beer Flavor Wheel, by review of the four
basic flavors, progressing to off-flavors and
fermentation by-products, mouthfeel and
fullness. Note: Enrollment is by application
only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/
brewing for additional program information
and the online application form.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Gwen Conley, Bachelors in Biology, minor
in Chemistry
Director of Brewery Production and Quality
Assurance at Port Brewing/The Lost Abbey in San
Marcos, CA.
Course No. BREW-40005
Time/Date: TBD
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 3 units in Brewing
Fee: $425
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Raw Materials and Malting
Discover the vital details in the selection and
processing of the key raw materials of beerwater, a starch source such as grain, hops,
and yeast-as well as the ins and outs of grain
handling and malt analysis. The carefully controlled germination of the grain, through the
multi-step malting process, is presented and
demonstrated. Expert guest speakers will join
students in class and focus on specific topics
related to the selection of quality raw materials. Note: Enrollment is by application only.
Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing
for additional program information and the
online application form.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Aaron Justus
Course No. BREW-40001
Time/Date: TBD
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 3 units in Brewing
Fee: $425
Wort Production & Recipe
Formulation
Knowing how to customize the fermentability and body of beer is a key component in
producing a quality brew. Get the essential
details in the process of preparing, on an
industrial scale, malted grain for fermentation
and the variations on this process that create
specific styles of beer. The science and technology of the process, as well as the industry
brewhouse standards involved in milling,
mashing, lautering and boiling, are discussed.
Note: Enrollment is by application only.
Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing
for additional program information and the
online application form.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Justinian Caire
Course No. BREW-40002
Time/Date: TBD
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 2 units in Brewing
Fee: $425
Technology of Brewing
˜Knowing how brewing equipment is
conceived of and constructed, as well as the
engineering principles important in successful commercial brewing, enables brewers to
evaluate engineering proposals and discuss
them with engineers. Learn about the vital
engineering models and concepts that are
key to operating a working brewery including fluid flow (principally regarding pumps,
pipes and valves), steam, energy balances,
heat transfer (conduction, convention and
radiation) and refrigeration, and gas laws.
Note: Enrollment is by application only.
Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing
for additional program information and the
online application form.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Yuseff A. Cherney
Head Brewer and Co-Founder of Ballast Point;
Taught Brewing through UCSD’s Craft Center for
almost 20 years; Lead Instructor for the Brewing
Certificate.
Course No. BREW-40006
Time/Date: TBD
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 3 units in Brewing
Fee: $425
Overview of the Craft Brewing
Industry
˜Knowing how to craft beer is only one
aspect of running a successful brewery. Study
the industry from a business perspective, with
a particular emphasis on the San Diego region.
Find out how business practices change based
on which type of brewing enterprise, as well
as how to operate and grow a successful
company. Review and assess a wide range
of representative business examples including
microbreweries, brewpubs, medium-sized and
large brewing businesses. Note: Enrollment is
by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program
information and the online application form.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Ed O’Sullivan
Course No. BREW-40007
Time/Date: TBD
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 1 unit in Brewing
Fee: $195
Operations Management
˜Since the beginning of the Industrial
Revolution nearly 300 years ago, the practice
of finding the most efficient and effective
ways to utilize materials and labor in the
production of quality product has developed
from an intuitive practice into a precise science. Study the key aspects of brewing operations management including plant management, equipment maintenance management,
production control, skilled trade supervision,
strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and
materials planning. Note: Enrollment is by
application only. Please see http://extension.
ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program
information and the online application form.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Paul Segura
Course No. BREW-40008
Time/Date: TBD
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 2 units in Brewing
Fee: $325
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˜Building a brewing business from the
ground up requires strategic and thoughtful
planning, as well as industry research and
financial knowhow. Learn how to effectively
research the industry, build accurate financial
projections, and develop a full-fledged business
plan for potential investors that are specific to
the brewing industry. Developing a business
plan with financial projections is the focal point
of this course. Note: Enrollment is by application only. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/
brewing for additional program information
and the online application form.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Staff
Course No. BREW-40010
Time/Date: TBD
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 2 units in Brewing
Fee: $325
Internship
˜The final phase in the Brewing
Certificate, the 120-hour internship provides
students with the opportunity for hands-on
learning and application of recently acquired
skills in a variety of breweries for an internship under the direction of a supervisor. This
portion of the certificate program may only
be fulfilled when all required coursework in
the program has been completed. The two
elective units may be completed concurrently
with the internship course. Note: Enrollment
is by application only. Please see http://
extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional
program information and the online application form.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Staff
Course No. BREW-40011
Time/Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Credit: 4 units in Brewing
Fee: $595
Barrel Aging
Aging beer in barrels that have been used
previously to age red wines such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot and pinot noir-rather
than storing in stainless steel or aluminum
kegs-achieves a range of sophisticated and
unique effects. Learn how to take artisan
brewing to a distinctive level of complexity and refinement. Types of beer to be discussed include-but are not limited to-limbic,
saison, barleywine, and blonde ales. Note:
Enrollment is by application only. Please see
http://extension.ucsd.edu/brewing for additional program information and the online
application form.
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IN-CLASS
Instructor: Staff
Course No. BREW-40014
Time/Date: TBD
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 1 unit in Brewing
Fee: $195
ONLINE
Instructor: Lourdes Venard, M.A.
A news editor at Newsday, overseeing a team that
copy-edits the business pages and a Sunday news-feature section, and has worked at the Chicago Tribune.
Section: 112868-5003 Course No. WCWP-40236
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
COPYEDITING
SEE ALSO
•
Specialized
Certificate
Copyediting—p. 196
• Grammar Lab—p. 190
in
Copyediting I
Turn your talents for recognizing and correcting grammatical errors into a full-time or
freelance career as a copy editor. The first step
is to learn light copyediting, which involves
the correction of indisputable errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and
usage. In this online course you will explore
the tools and techniques the professionals
use. You will practice editing with standard
editing marks and with Microsoft Word, and
you will learn to communicate with authors
and editors via queries and to record changes
via style sheets. Note prerequisites for enrollment: Fluent in English and ability to write
clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences. This online course is not self-paced.
Please see extension.ucsd.edu/online before
enrolling and purchase textbooks before class
begins.
ONLINE
Instructor: Jennifer Maybin
Section: 112658-5003 Course No. WCWP-40236
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
ONLINE
Instructor: Paul Richmond, B.A.
A Supplier Development Manager for Elsevier Inc.
and a technical and developmental editor.
Section: 112853-5003 Course No. WCWP-40236
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
ONLINE
Instructor: Elizabeth King Humphrey, MFA
Associate manager of corporate communications and
a freelance editor, writer, and book designer.
Section: 112867-5003 Course No. WCWP-40236
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Copyediting II
To thrive as a copy editor you must practice
judicious and defensible editing. In this
course you will be continually challenged
to maintain the author’s voice and meaning
while correcting subjective errors that result
in convoluted writing. You will tear apart and
rebuild sentences, build a case for why your
revision is the best one, and practice communicating with the author and editor through
sensitive and appropriate queries. You will
get additional practice with style sheets and
electronic editing, delve deeper into Chicago,
and continue to explore varying editorial practices. Note prerequisites for enrollment: Successful completion of Grammar
Lab (WCWP-40234) and Copyediting I
(WCWP-40236). You may enroll in a future
section of Copyediting II while currently
taking the classes mentioned above. Passing
grades will be verified in prerequisites before
the quarter begins.
ONLINE
Instructor: Christopher Stuart, B.A.
A senior writer at UC San Diego’s Office of Contract
and Grant Administration and has held editorial
positions at UCSD’s School of Medicine.
Section: 112869-5003 Course No. WCWP-40237
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Prerequisite required.
ONLINE
Instructor: Staff
Section: 112870-5003 Course No. WCWP-40237
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Prerequisite required.
ONLINE
Instructor: Staff
Section: 112871-5003 Course No. WCWP-40237
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Prerequisite required.
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Copyediting III
Are you ready for your first editing assignment?
In this course, you will work on deadline to
perform a heavy edit on all elements of a long
manuscript. Examine complex problems in
English usage, review topics introduced in
earlier classes, and explore new topics. You will
immediately use what you learn to complete
the course project: an original manuscript
that you can edit to perfection. Note prerequisites for enrollment: Successful completion of Copyediting II (WCWP-40237) and
proficiency with electronic editing using MS
Word. You may enroll in a future section of
Copyediting III while currently taking the
class mentioned above. Passing grades will
be verified in prerequisites before the quarter
begins.Allow yourself a minimum of 9 hours
per week to work on assignments.
ONLINE
Instructor: Mark Allen, B.S.
Newspaper copy editor for 20 years and a freelance
editor and writer since 2009, and edited scholarly
papers and college accreditation applications.
Section: 112872-5003 Course No. WCWP-40238
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Prerequisite required.
ONLINE
Instructor: Jill Coste, M.A.
A freelance copyeditor for almost ten years
Section: 112873-5003 Course No. WCWP-40238
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Prerequisite required.
Social Media for Editors
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˜Social media is great way to promote
your editing business. Participating in online
conversations about language can help readers see you as the professional you are.
Learning strategies for using those conversations to build your reputation is vital to making social media marketing work. The key is
to learn the basics of social media promotion
specifically as an editor. Learn from the
experts: marketing and editing professionals
who’ve successfully used social media to create their brands. Discover the basic concepts
of marketing, business writing, and social
media marketing and how to apply it to your
freelance business or job search. During this
course, you will build a social media marketing plan that will guide your conversations
from all over the web to your online marketing hub, where you can get clients interested
in hiring you.
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ONLINE
Instructor: Erin Brenner, M.A.
An editor for almost 20 years and runs her own editing business, Right Touch Editing.
Section: 113282-5003 Course No. WCWP-40304
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Feb. 15
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 2 units in Writing Program
Fee: $295 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
CORE WRITING SKILLS
Copyediting and Technical
Communication Information
Session
Write your way to a new career! This free,
online information session is designed for
those who are interested in learning more
about our comprehensive online certificate
programs in Copyediting and Technical
Communication. Don’t wait another day to
explore a new career!
ONLINE
Instructor: Teresa Grosch, B.A.
Program Representative at UC San Diego Extension.
Section: 112879-5003 Course No. INFO-70034
Time/Date: Jan. 4-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: Not for credit
Fee: $0
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Grammar Lab
In this course you will take a diagnostic test
to determine basic strengths and weaknesses
in your knowledge of grammar and usage.
You will complete 10-20 exercises online
each week which are electronically scored to
give you immediate feedback. Also, you will
complete several challenging assessments.
Topics covered include parts of speech,
clauses, phrases, verb tenses, punctuation,
and mechanics. The instructor will provide
structured lessons and feedback, but you
will have the option to spend more time on
topics you need to review and less on those
already mastered. Note: Required course
for the Copyediting program. This course is
asynchronous but not self-paced. Please see
extension.ucsd.edu/online before enrolling.
Prerequisite: Strong command of English.
ONLINE
Instructor: Jill Coste, M.A.
A freelance copyeditor for almost ten years.
Section: 112874-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
ONLINE
Instructor: Barbara A. Felix, M.A.
For over 15 years has been teaching English and ESL
at Grossmont College and San Diego Mesa College.
Section: 112875-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
ONLINE
Instructor: Barbara A. Felix, M.A.
For over 15 years has been teaching English and ESL
at Grossmont College and San Diego Mesa College.
Section: 112876-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
ONLINE
Instructor: John A. Adams, A.B. (Classical Languages
& Theology)
Teacher-Consultant for the San Diego Area Writing
Project and an Advanced Placement English and college preparatory instructor.
Section: 112877-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
ONLINE
Instructor: Mary Negrete, M.A. TESOL, B.A.
Has over 20 years of experience teaching ESL, basic
composition, and grammar at the community college
and university level.
Section: 112878-5003 Course No. WCWP-40234
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
CREATIVE WRITING
Creative Writing Programs Information Session
Embrace your creativity and discover your
voice. Start your novel. This free information session is for those interested in learning
more about our Creative Writing courses.
In this free, on-demand information session, we will review our course offerings,
skills needed to succeed, and links to useful resources. Information session includes
a brief slideshow presentation available for
access throughout the quarter. Join our community of writers and start your journey
today! Note: For additional information,
email ahl@ucsd.edu, or call 858-534-6704.
ONLINE
Instructor: Jasmine Wang, B.A. in Communication
Section: 112540-5003 Course No. INFO-70107
Time/Date: Jan. 4-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: Not for credit
Fee: $0
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˜The ability to edit your own writ-
ten work is a skill that’s highly valued by
employers and publishers. Whether your job
or hobby is to create blog content, feature
articles, or marketing copy, it is essential
that you be able to organize your thoughts
in logical, clear, and engaging ways. Upon
completion of this course, students will be
able to recognize good writing, critique their
own work, write clean copy, and edit content
for optimal readability. Students will create a
portfolio site as part of this course. Note prerequisites: Students should have a fundamental understanding of English grammar, punctuation, and journalistic principles, as well as
experience with website creation (WordPress,
Tumblr, Blogger, or Dreamweaver).
ONLINE
Instructor: Sylvia Mendoza, M.A. Digital Journalism
Journalist, editor, author, college professor; President,
Mendoza Communications.
Section: 112548-5003 Course No. WCWP-40313
Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $425 ($400 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw)
Early enrollment advised.
Investigative Poetics
˜Poet Cecilia Vicuña writes, “Poetry is
concentrated listening.” Investigative Poetics
is part documentary (written evidence), part
imagination (imagery), and part biography.
The methodology helps map, describe, and
shape a poetic story of this present moment
by awareness to the here and now with
relation to space and time. This course will
introduce students to work by poets who
connect us to history made from constellations of story. Students will develop an
approach to writing poetry through investigation. Students are invited to examine their
world and consider the interrelatedness of
their presence among nature, humanity, and
culture (language) both from historical and
local perspectives.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Christina Burress, MFA
A poet and teacher whose work has appeared in publications such as San Diego Poetry Annual, Bombay Gin,
Not Enough Night, The Alembic, and Admit Two.
Section: 112930-5003 Course No. WCWP-40318
Time/Date: Sa 10:00-11:30 a.m., Feb. 6-Mar. 19
(6 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 1 unit in Writing Program
Fee: $195 ($170 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 19 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
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Playwriting II
˜What are your play’s strengths? Where
does it falter? What’s it really about? In this
workshop you will read your play aloud and
get feedback from other writers on how to
take it to the next level. You will receive indepth critique on one of your plays and will
read passages from one or two others. Readand-critique is a key component of the class,
but there may also be reading assignments,
lectures, and writing and revision exercises.
Note prerequisite: Playwriting I (WCWP40188) or equivalent knowledge. Bring one
completed play and several works in progress
to class.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Jennifer Bustance, MFA Columbia University
Award-winning playwright whose works have been
performed across the United States.
Section: 112927-5003 Course No. WCWP-40319
Time/Date: Th 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 21-Mar. 17
(8 mtgs.)
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 2 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 27 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Writing for Children II:
Intermediate
Revision is the key to improving your work
to reach the next level—publication. But
often the hardest thing to figure out is which
words to cut, which to leave in, and how to
tighten up the rest. This writing workshop
will concentrate on revision through sharing
your work—picture books, easy readers, nonfiction books, and novels—for constructive
feedback from classmates and the instructor.
Tips on writing techniques, the submission process, and in-class exercises will also
be offered. Note prerequisite: Writing for
Children I (WCWP-40186) or equivalent
knowledge of children’s writing or writing in
general; a work in progress; an open mind
and keen listening skills. Students may repeat
the workshop.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Sarah Tomp, MFA
Author of My Best Everything, a novel for young
adults (March 2015, Little Brown Books) and Red,
White and Blue Good-bye, a picture book; active
member of SCBWI.
Section: 112541-5003 Course No. WCWP-40315
Time/Date: Tu 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 26-Mar. 15 (8 mtgs.)
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 1 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised. No
UCSD parking permit required.
Creative Writing I
Creative Writing I is a workshop focusing mostly
on fiction, although memoir is also welcome.
Students will submit at least one short story or
novel chapter for group discussion and critique.
This course will provide you with a variety
of tools and an open forum for your work.
Through lively discussion, examples, and exercises, we will examine all facets of the writing life,
including the elements of style, voice, and dramatic structure. We will also emphasize critical
reading skills, which are crucial for accomplished
writers. Note: All writing levels welcome, from
beginners to writers working on revisions.
IN CLASS
Instructor: David Louis Coddon, MFA
Section: 112542-5003 Course No. WCWP-40253
Time/Date: W 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 27-Mar. 16 (8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 No refunds after: Feb. 2 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Digital Journalism: News and
Feature Writing
Learn the fundamentals of news and feature
writing, from developing story ideas to cultivating sources and crafting and structuring compelling news and feature stories. This course
introduces students to the history, ethics and
elements of journalism and feature writing. You
will explore and begin to use emerging web
tools used for writing and reporting online and
will also explore principles relating to libel and
journalistic ethics. Note prerequisites: You must
have native-level fluency with English and the
ability to write clear, logical, and grammatically
correct sentences. You will need a computer, a
high-speed connection, MS Word, and proficiency with all of the above.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Caitlin Rother, MSJ
NYT bestselling author of nine books, including I’ll
Take Care of You, Lost Girls, Naked Addiction and
My Life, Deleted.
Section: 112583-5003 Course No. WCWP-40276
Time/Date: Th 6:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 28-Mar. 17 (8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 152, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 3 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
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Digital Journalism: Self-Editing
and Publishing for the Web
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Creative Writing II
Thomas Mann once said, “A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than
it is for other people.” If you are a writer
looking for inspiration and motivation, this
class will reinforce successful writing habits
in a supportive environment. The focus
will be on maintaining a workable writing
schedule, learning further elements of craft,
and advancing a project from inspiration to
completion. Through lecture, in-class exercises, assignments, and read-and-critique, you
will discover that it is in the doing that we
learn to write. There will also be an increased
opportunity for reading and critiquing peer
stories as a means of learning to edit and
improve your own work. Note recommended
prerequisite: Creative Writing I (WCWP40253). Writers of all genres and levels of
experience are welcome.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Emily Vizzo, MFA
Section: 112544-5003 Course No. WCWP-40258
Time/Date: Th 6:00-9:00 p.m., Jan. 28-Mar. 17
(8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 3 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Humanities & Writing
Developing Unforgettable
Characters
Whether you are writing short fiction, a
novel, or memoir, characters are what draw
your reader in and make them care enough to
read on. This course offers methods for creating three-dimensional characters that your
readers will react to, relate to and remember.
You will acquire a toolkit of exercises to help
you develop or more clearly define both
primary and secondary characters. You will
fill a notebook with characters and scenes
you can use in a story, and write a chapter or
short story featuring your most unforgettable
character. Note: Participation is essential.
Everyone is expected to complete weekly
writing assignments, attend class, actively
engage in discussions, and share excerpts
from their work. If you need support or alternative ways for sharing your work, please discuss it with the instructor at the first meeting.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Marni Freedman, BFA, MS
A produced, published, and award winning writer,
Marni’s successful Los Angeles play, “Two Goldsteins
on Acid” was made into a film, “Playing Mona Lisa.
Section: 112625-5003 Course No. WCWP-40245
Time/Date: W 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 27-Mar. 16
(8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 152, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 2 units in Writing Program
Fee: $195 ($170 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 2 (da/jyw)
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Writing By Heart
Are you starting your memoir and are in
need of inspiration? Learn how to find your
unique and personal style to write about your
meaningful life experiences with clarity and
authenticity. This course will offer the opportunity, the atmosphere, and the support
to write about meaningful and memorable
life experiences in memoir form. We will
draw upon standard writing techniques, but
also emphasize writing from our emotions
and heart, and the awareness that comes
from reflection and epiphanies. You will
complete 3-4 chapters or short pieces about
life experiences. Topics may include Turning
Points, Writing about Nature, Love, Health,
Significant people, and Places.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Karen Kenyon, M.A.
An author, journalist, poet, travel writer and college
instructor whose books include Sunshower and The
Bronte Family/Passionate Literary Geniuses.
Section: 112610-5003 Course No. WCWP-40311
Time/Date: M 6:00-9:00 p.m., Feb. 1-Mar. 14; no
mtg. Feb. 15 (6 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 2 units in Writing Program
Fee: $145 ($120 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 7 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Personal Narrative Writing I
Our lives are fertile subjects for stories. We
write about our personal experiences in order
to inspire or entertain others, to create a permanent record, or to search for deeper meaning. In the process we examine and reevaluate
our past and perhaps come to better understand ourselves. In this course we will use our
life stories as springboards for writing that
is interesting, lively, and insightful. We will
learn the elements of good story writing, read
and critique one another’s work, and explore
the possibilities of getting published. Note:
No prerequisite.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Judy Reeves
A writer, teacher and writing practice provocateur
who has published four books on the craft including
A Writer’s Book of Days.
Section: 112607-5003 Course No. WCWP-40191
Time/Date: M 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 11-Mar. 14; no
mtg. Jan. 18, Feb. 15 (8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 141, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $295 ($270 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 24 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Personality that Ticks: Developing
Character for Creative Non-fiction
and Memoir
Are you writing memoir? An autobiography?
A profile of someone interesting? How do you
take a nugget of a person’s experience and turn
it into a gem? Whether you’re writing about
your life or that of another, getting to the heart
of personality is essential. Rich details, anecdotes, emotion, dialogue, secondary characters
and setting can help breathe a character to life.
Learn how to capture the essence and core of
personality to create authentic characters that
will resonate with readers and produce a satisfying story-from first page promise to last page
delivery. Note: For beginner and intermediate
levels, but all are welcome.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Sylvia Mendoza, M.A. Digital Journalism
Journalist, editor, author, college professor; President,
Mendoza Communications.
Section: 112612-5003 Course No. WCWP-80006
Time/Date: W 6:30-9:00 p.m., Feb. 10-Mar. 16 (6 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: Not for credit
Fee: $195 ($170 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 16 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Writing for the Middle Grade/YA
Reader
Discover how successful middle grade and
young adult books are crafted, and begin to plot
out and write a tale of your own. In this course,
we will consider how a plot works, what makes
a compelling character, and what drives a reader
forward. Students will participate in an online
critique group and have an opportunity to get
their first five pages reviewed.
ONLINE
Instructor: Carolyn Marsden, MFA
Author and writing teacher of over thirty years.
Section: 112545-5003 Course No. WCWP-40274
Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw)
Early enrollment advised.
Playwriting I
From Death of a Salesman to Company to The Color
Purple, the foundation of dramatic writing is
characters in conflict. In this class you will learn
about this and other basic dramatic principles
in the only way you really can: by doing. You will
write extensively, working with such concepts
as character objectives and tactics, conflict, dramatic language and style in order to focus your
dramatic vision and unlock that elusive “writer’s
voice.” You will have the opportunity to share
your work and receive extensive critique in a
safe and supportive workshop environment.
The class will culminate in readings of the students’ original work. Note: Please bring an idea
for a play to the first class.
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Novel Writing I
The greatest challenge to writing a first novel
may be deciding where to start. This course
will help you write an engaging first paragraph
and a draft of at least the first chapter. You may
also work on an outline. You will also learn
how to use the elements of fiction—characterization, setting, dialogue, perspective, and
plot—to set up your story. There will be some
lecture, but basically this is a seminar course,
focusing on read-and-critique sessions. All students are expected to participate in discussion.
Note: No prerequisite. Open to writers of all
levels, including writers working on revisions.
ONLINE
Instructor: Carolyn Wheat
An author of six Cass Jameson legal mysteries, an
award-winning short story writer, and an experienced
writing teacher.
Section: 112552-5003 Course No. WCWP-40187
Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw)
Early enrollment advised.
Novel Writing III
˜This class will prepare you for the big
picture review of your novel. With the use of
contemporary and classic novels as examples,
you will evaluate the progress on the plot arc and
character development within your story. Other
parts of craft will be reviewed as well, including
point of view, conflict, and subplots to determine
where the story as a whole is working or needs
revision. For the workshop portion of the course
we will focus on endings. This does not mean
you have to have completed your novel, but we
will begin the work to develop a last chapter, an
essential way to determine what should really be
in the middle. Note prerequisite: Novel Writing
II (WCWP-40239) or department approval.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Amy E. Wallen, MFA
Best-selling novelist, senior writer-in-residence at
New York State Summer Writers Institute and a contributing book critic for the Los Angeles Times.
Section: 112624-5003 Course No. WCWP-40254
Time/Date: Tu 6:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 26-Mar. 15 (8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 1 (da/jyw)
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Writing for Children I:
Introduction
Screenwriting I
ONLINE
Instructor: Sarah Tomp, MFA
Author of My Best Everything, a novel for young
adults (March 2015, Little Brown Books) and Red,
White and Blue Good-bye, a picture book; active
member of SCBWI.
Section: 112549-5003 Course No. WCWP-40186
Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw)
Early enrollment advised.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Warren Lewis, MFA Screenwriting,
Calstate Fullerton
A writer/producer for over 20 years and has written screen plays and television pilots for most of the
major studios.
Section: 112622-5003 Course No. WCWP-40184
Time/Date: Sa 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Jan. 23-Mar.
19; no mtg. Feb. 13 (8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $295 ($270 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 29 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Have you ever told yourself that someday
you will write a children’s book? Now’s your
chance! Join us as we demystify the writing
process and examine the wide variety of
books offered to children: picture books, easy
readers, early chapter books, middle grade
novels, young adult novels, children’s magazines, fiction and nonfiction. If you want to
write for children but don’t know where to
start, this course is for you. It reveals the best
way to choose an idea, how to benefit from
critique to improve your revisions, and how
to write a catchy query letter or intriguing
cover letter to capture an editor’s attention.
Tips for marketing your work, when it’s
ready, will also be offered. Note: Writers of
all levels welcome.
Screenwriting II
There is no single right way to write a screenplay, only an infinite number of wrong ways.
Through a combination of lectures, story
troubleshooting, and revision assignments
this course addresses how to avoid them by
ensuring your script’s ability to successfully
communicate the potential and clarity of
your cinematic ideas to the ultimate reader—
agent/producer/actor, etc. Read-and-critique
is a key component of this class. Participants
can have a completed script ready for evaluation, be in the midst of writing one, or have a
solid outline that needs some guidance.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Warren Lewis, MFA Screenwriting,
Calstate Fullerton
A writer/producer for over 20 years and has written screen plays and television pilots for most of the
major studios.
Section: 112623-5003 Course No. WCWP-40197
Time/Date: Sa 1:00-4:00 p.m., Jan. 23-Mar. 19;
no mtg. Feb. 13 (8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 1.5 units in Writing Program
Fee: $295 ($270 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 29 (da/tmp)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Get an insider’s understanding of the dynamics of screenwriting, exploring both the creative and business aspects. Learn how to write
for your audience, engineer interesting plots,
and develop believable characters. Work on a
script in any genre you choose, identify the
best market for your particular skills, and
practice the art of pitching. Other topics to
be explored include formats (for TV movies,
half-hour episodes, one-hour episodes, and
feature films), common pitfalls, and how
to avoid the producer’s trash can. Examples
from new and classic films will be used. This
course will also help writers in other media,
including journalism, fiction, and nonfiction
writing. More advanced screenwriters will
also benefit from a lively workshop environment. Note: Open to writers of all levels.
Writers Workshop: Read and
Critique
Read and critique is a way—possibly the only
way—for writers to hear how their writing
sounds to others. The thoughtful, objective
and constructive feedback you receive will
tell you how your writing is being perceived,
what is working and what needs additional
work. Read and critique also enables writers
to learn more about the craft through the
careful reading of others’ work. In addition
to the weekly review of manuscripts, minilessons inspired by the work at hand will be
given by the instructor. Participants will be
required to bring copies of manuscript pages
of work-in-progress. Note: Open to all levels,
beginner to advanced, including writers of
long and short fiction, screenplays, plays,
creative non-fiction, and memoirs.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Jincy Willett Kornhauser, M.A.
Wrote three novels and one collection of short stories,
all published by St. Martin’s Press; her fiction has
appeared in McSweeney’s and The Yale Review.
Section: 112611-5003 Course No. WCWP-40252
Time/Date: M 6:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 11-Mar. 14;
no mtg. Jan. 18, Feb. 15 (8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 108, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $295 ($270 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 24 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Humanities & Writing
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Jennifer Bustance, MFA Columbia University
Award-winning playwright whose works have been
performed across the United States.
Section: 112546-5003 Course No. WCWP-40188
Time/Date: W 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 27-Mar. 16 (8 mtgs.)
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 2 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
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HISTORY, POLITICS & CULTURE
Introduction to Cinema
˜Whether it’s cinematography, directing,
production design or sound, it takes a lot to
make a great film and there are those who
have pioneered and perfected their crafts.
This class will look at films and filmmakers
who made history with their vision, style,
approach, and execution. This course will be
an introduction to film history and film theory and will cover all major film movements
from the beginning of film history to present.
It will also cover all key aspects of filmmaking
and theories behind them.
ONLINE
Instructor: Jodi Cilley, MBA
San Diego based educator, film producer, and founder
and president of the Film Consortium San Diego.
Section: 112924-5003 Course No. HIST-40073
Time/Date: Jan. 19-Mar. 12
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 2 units in History
Fee: $275 ($250 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 25 (da/jyw)
Early enrollment advised. No UCSD parking permit
required.
Native American History
Humanities & Writing
˜This course will analyze Native
American History from the perspective of
the Native American. The study will start
with an in-depth examination of how Native
Americans have been stereotyped throughout
history before delving into a study about preColumbian Native America. Students will
then examine the Mound Builder society,
which constructed some of the world’s largest pyramids in the American Midwest; the
arrival of Columbus and how this impacted
relations between the two cultures for the next
five hundred years; the History of Jamestown
and Plymouth; U.S. relations with various
Native tribes from the time periods of the
Washington administration; Tecumseh’s confederation; the Trail of Tears; and the massacre
at Wounded Knee.
ONLINE
Instructor: Chris Savio, M.A.
Published author and scholar of Native American history.
Section: 112550-5003 Course No. HIST-40072
Time/Date: Jan. 12-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 4 units in History
Fee: $225 ($200 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Jan. 18 (da/jyw)
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LITERATURE
Sherman Alexie: Poetic and
Profound Stories of an Urban
Indian
˜With compassion, grace and a scathing
wit, Sherman Alexie poses the question of
what it means to “live as an Indian in this
time.” In this class, we will submerse ourselves
in the rich, brutal short stories, novels and
poetry of Alexie, focusing on three works: The
Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven,
The absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time
Indian, and The Business of Fancydancing.
Through weekly class discussions, we will collectively navigate Alexie’s world-a space challenged by alcoholism, despair, loss of tradition
and identity, and empowered by memory,
storytelling and resilience.
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Renee Weissenburger, M.A.
Worked as an artist for CoTA (Collaborations,
Teachers, Artists) and as a literature & creative writing instructor at National University.
Section: 112939-5003 Course No. LIT-40096
Time/Date: Tu 6:30-9:00 p.m., Jan. 26-Mar. 16
(8 mtgs.)
Location: Rm. 109, UCSD Extension Complex
Credit: 2.5 units in Literature
Fee: $125 ($100 if enrolled by Dec. 7). No refunds
after: Feb. 1 (da/jyw)
No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
MEDICAL WRITING
Ethics for Medical Writers
˜This course covers the basic principles
of medical ethics (autonomy, beneficence and
justice) as they apply to the delivery of healthcare and to human subjects research, from a
medical writing perspective. Ethical reasoning
skills are developed using real life case studies
through analysis of actual cases.
ONLINE
Instructor: Jill Shuman
Section: 113051-5003 Course No. FPM-40609
Time/Date: Jan. 4-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 2 units in Family and Preventive Medicine
Fee: $295 No refunds after: Jan. 4 (lkb/klr)
Introduction to Medical Writing &
Editing
˜This course introduces the basics of
writing and editing scientific and medical
materials, and provides an overview of the
careers available in Medical Writing. Topics
include: definitions of scientific and medical writing and editing and the difference
between scientific writing and science writing scientific publications and the IMRAD
format a review of essential grammar including plurals, correct and preferred usage and
jargon punctuation, hyphenation, and capitalization, inclusive language, age and sex
referents, misplaced modifiers, abbreviations,
acronyms, eponyms, and Greek letters, reference styles, professional organizations. All
reading will be scientific or medical in nature.
Specific content to be edited will be exercises
from the AMA Manual of Style. Command
of the English language and prior knowledge
of medical terminology are essential for this
course.
ONLINE
Instructor: Lori Alexander
Section: 112657-5003 Course No. FPM-40605
Time/Date: Jan. 4-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Family and Preventive Medicine
Fee: $445 No refunds after:
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
SEE ALSO
• Core Writing Skills—p. 190
•Professional Certificate in Technical
Communication—p. 199
Basics of Technical Editing
Learn the tools and techniques of technical
editing and practice marking indisputable
errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation,
syntax, and usage in technical documentation. Edit technical writing using MS Word
and Adobe Acrobat (Reader or Professional),
learn to communicate with authors and
editors, and practice writing queries and
creating style sheets. Get a perspective on
the field. Whether new or seasoned, students
completing this course are equipped to use
and implement technical editing skills and
tools in a variety of work situations.
ONLINE
Instructor: Linda L. Oestreich, B.A.
A senior consultant with The Marlin Alliance, and
has a lifetime teaching credential from the California
Community College System.
Section: 112880-5003 Course No. WCWP-40307
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $395 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
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This course explores how decisions made
before the writing process begins can have
unexpected ramifications. Students will examine their thinking processes—how they use
reason to solve problems, form opinions,
and make decisions­
—in order to improve
them. They will practice identifying key questions and assumptions, assessing interpretations and conclusions, and applying criteria and standards to analysis. The course
will be taught through lectures, discussions,
and technical writing exercises and projects.
Note: Required course for the certificate
in Technical Communication. This online
course is asynchronous but not self-paced.
ONLINE
Instructor: Bonni Graham Gonzalez
A technical documenter for over 18 years and
Director of User Experience and Documentation
Manager for Scantron Corporation.
Section: 112881-5003 Course No. WCWP-40265
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 19
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Writing Program
Fee: $395 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Project Management for Technical
Communicators
How can you keep your technical communication project on track when the goal is
always changing? Let an experienced project
manager teach you how to tame your wild
project. Learn to do document needs analysis,
productivity metrics, project estimation (cost
and timeline), and progress tracking and
reporting. Get hands-on practice on a course
project (a cost and timeline estimate) you will
create from a set of starting requirements. For
your convenience, homework assignments
will build toward the course project, and you
can do the coursework online at any time of
day. Note: Elective for certificate in Technical
Communication. This online course is for
technical communication professionals who
have been or will be assigned project management duties.
ONLINE
Instructor: Bonni Graham Gonzalez
A technical documenter for over 18 years and
Director of User Experience and Documentation
Manager for Scantron Corporation.
Section: 113400-5003 Course No. BUSA-40667
Time/Date: Jan. 11-Feb. 15
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 2 units in Business Administration
Fee: $295 No refunds after: Jan. 15 (da/tmp)
Early enrollment advised.
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SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE
Certificate
Programs
Humanities & Writing
SPECIALIZED
• Children’s Book Writing
• Copyediting
PROFESSIONAL
• Brewing
• Technical Communication
Children’s Book Writing
Children’s books impart a wide range of knowledge by capturing the imagination, delighting
the senses, and engaging the mind.
Writers have the challenging task of creating
stories that both entertain and inform children.
The key to being a successful children’s book
writer is to learn the techniques and skills that
engage a child’s imagination, sustain attention,
and push a child toward a greater understanding
of the world. Successful writers must also understand how to flesh out ideas, revise and critique,
write query letters to get published, and know
the history of the medium.
This certificate provides a solid foundation in
the skills and tools that improve one’s chances
of being published as a writer. It also introduces
aspiring professionals to a wide variety of media
and advanced topics required for a thriving
career.
For detailed information, please enroll in the
online on-demand Creative Writing Programs
Information Session.
REQUIRED COURSES (All units required)
•Writing for Children I: Introduction
(WCWP-40186)
•Writing for Children II: Intermediate
(WCWP-40315)
•History of Children’s Literature (LIT-40093)
•Getting Published: Navigating the Children’s
Book Market (ART-40636)
Electives (Minimum of 6 units required)
•Writing Children’s Picture Books
(WCWP-40261)
•Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader
(WCWP-40274)
•Illustrating For Writers (ART-40646)
•Children’s Book Illustration: Thinking in
Pictures (ART-40634)
•Adobe Photoshop I: Introduction
(ART-40311)
•Adobe Illustrator (ART-40527)
•Adobe InDesign (ART-40533)
Certificate Fee: $60
Contact: Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital
Arts,
(858) 534-6731
Email: unex-digital@ucsd.edu
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Critical Thinking for
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Copyediting
Copyediting-especially nonfiction editing-is one
of today’s most marketable skills for freelance
work. Copyeditors are the bridge between writers, publishers, and readers. They refine a variety
of writing that appears in print or on-screen,
such as newsletters, manuals, reports, feature
articles, catalogs, and books. Copyeditors who
have a specialized background (science, technical, medical) or proficiency with digital media
are particularly in demand.
Our program provides a solid grounding in
the tools and techniques of copyediting and
introduces several advanced topics required for
a successful career. Every lesson offers practical
skills and information you can use immediately.
For detailed information, please enroll in the
Writing Program Online Information Session.
The program can be completed online in 9-12
months. Tuition is $425 per course. The courses
are asynchronous but not self-paced; you will be
required to keep up with weekly assignments.
The average student spends three hours online
and six hours offline per course each week.
Please preview our e-learning system at http://
ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Write . . .
Conditions for Admission
You must have native-level fluency with English
and must write clear, logical, and grammatically
correct sentences. You will need a computer, a
high-speed connection, MS Word 2010 or later,
and proficiency with all of the above.
Certificate Guidelines
Copyediting I, II, and III must be taken in
sequence, and Grammar Lab is a prerequisite
for Copyediting II. You must earn a Pass (C-)
or better grade in each course. Copyediting I
for Technical Communicators (WCWP-40243)
may be substituted for Copyediting I with
department approval
Information Session (Find out more about the
program in a free, online information session.)
•Copyediting and Technical Communication
Information Session (INFO-70034)
Humanities & Writing
Required Courses
•Grammar Lab (WCWP-40234)
•Copyediting I (WCWP-40236)
•Copyediting II (WCWP-40237)
•Copyediting III (WCWP-40238)
Recommended Courses (Please note: Does
not apply to certificate.)
•Editing as a Business: How to Succeed on
Your Own (PROF-80008)
•Marketing for Copyeditors: How to Get the
Word Out (PROF-80009)
Certificate Fee: $60
Contact: Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital
Arts,
(858) 534-5760
Email: ahl@ucsd.edu
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Brewing
Brewers bring expertise from a diverse array of
fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology, physics and business, and must be able
to apply that knowledge on a daily basis. The
UC San Diego Extension Brewing certificate
curriculum provides students with the technical skill and knowledge to select raw materials,
produce wort, manage yeast and fermentation
processes, and finish and package the product,
all to the highest industry standards. The business curriculum provides graduates with the
skills and knowledge necessary to administer
all financial and managerial operations of a
brewery.
Taught by leading professional brewers and
other industry experts, the UC San Diego
Extension Brewing Certificate is a part-time,
evening and weekend program that offers academic and practical training for entry-level
brewing professionals. The certificate can be
completed in 18-24 months and students may
take as many or as few classes as fit their schedule. Tuition is paid per course at the time they
are taken.
Follow us on Facebook to learn more about the
program and the local and national brewing
community.
For detailed information, please enroll in the
Brewing Program Information Session.
Program Benefits
• Flexibility to take courses at your own pace
• Courses offered during the evenings and
weekends
• Gain analytical and practical training in the
classroom and in local breweries throughout
San Diego
• Career-oriented course content designed
to provide fundamental brewing skills for an
entry-level position in a craft brewery
Guidelines
The Professional Certificate in Brewing is
issued upon completion of the total number
of required credit units (31 quarter units). The
approximate cost of the program is $5,700
(includes course fees, application fee, certificate
enrollment fee, and textbooks) and is paid
incrementally as students enroll in courses
rather than up front. Course fees and schedules
are subject to change.
COURSE TITLE
PAGE
CRS. NO.
UNITS
FA
WI
SP
SU
INFORMATION SESSION (Find out more about the program in a free, onsite information session.)
Brewing Certificate Information Session
INFO-70051
0
U
U
U
U
BREW-40000
BREW-40001
BREW-40002
BREW-40003
BREW-40004
BREW-40005
BREW-40006
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
BREW-40007
BREW-40008
BREW-40009
BREW-40010
1
2
2
2
U
U
U
U
U
BREW-40011
4
BREW-40012
BREW-40013
BREW-40014
2
1
1
U
U
REQUIRED COURSES
PART 1: THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF BREWING
Overview of Brewing Science and Technology
Raw Materials and Malting
Wort Production & Recipe Formulation
Yeast & Fermentation Processes
Finishing Practices
Sensory Evaluation and Beer Styles
Technology of Brewing
U
PART 2: THE BUSINESS OF BREWING
Overview of the Craft Brewing Industry
Operations Management
Marketing and Distribution
Financial Management for Breweries
U
U
U
PART 3: INTERNSHIP
Internship
ELECTIVES (2 units required)
The Origins and History of Beer
Food Pairings and Beer Dinners
Barrel Aging
U
L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online U=University City n=Location TBA
Conditions for Admission
All students must be at least 21 years of age.
For acceptance to the UC San Diego Extension
Professional Certificate in Brewing, and to
any of the required courses for the Certificate,
students must have adequate preparation in the
following areas, as evidenced by official high
school and/or college transcripts.
Advisors
Stephen Lawler
General Manager
Porter’s Pub
Alex McKean
President
McKean Financial Consulting
Marty Mendiola
Brewmaster
Second Chance Beer Company
Chris White, Ph.D.
Justinian Caire
President
White Labs
Rick Chapman
To Register in the Certificate
Program
Brewery Trainer
Stone Brewing
President
Coronado Brewing
Yuseff Cherney
Co-Founder/Head Brewer
Ballast Point Brewing
Gwen Conley
Director of Production & Quality
Port Brewing/The Lost Abbey
Jim Crute, Ph.D.
Founder
Lightning Brewery
Mike Hess
Founder
Hess Brewing
Matt Johnson
Head Brewer
Karl Strauss Brewing
Certificate registration is required to complete
the program. Candidates are encouraged to
enroll in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See
pages 254-258
Certificate Fee: $60
Contact: Arts, Humanities, Languages &
Digital Arts, (858) 534-6705
E-mail: brewing@ucsd.edu
To Enroll in Courses
For details on enrolling in individual courses,
consult the general information section, pages
263-270. To enroll by mail, you may use the
enrollment form on the inside back cover or
call the Registration Office at (858) 534-3400.
Humanities & Writing
From just eight craft breweries in the U.S. in
1980 to over 3,400 nationwide today, craft and
microbrewing has developed into a multi-billion dollar industry. San Diego is contributing
to the growth of the brewing trade with about
one hundred local breweries in operation and
many more in the planning stages. The key to
a career in this thriving business is to gain the
training and knowledge necessary to excel in
this specialized field.
Betsy Komives, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
UC San Diego
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Medical Writing
This online program provides a comprehensive
set of courses to prepare biomedical or life sciences graduates to gain the baseline knowledge
and skills needed to obtain a position as a medical writer in the commercial sector, a government agency or academia.
The program focuses on writing for peerreviewed journals, regulatory documents, and/
or research grant proposals.
The demand for medical writing professionals is
growing steadily in all of these areas and offers a
rewarding and intellectually stimulating career,
with six-figure salaries for senior writers. Many
medical writers manage their own freelance
businesses.
Conditions for Admission
Successful applicants must have relevant educational background, and native-level fluency in
English with the demonstrated ability to write
clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences as evidenced by the application, official
transcripts and writing samples.
Accepted applicants will have degrees in biomedical or life sciences, such as biology, chemistry, pharmacy, nursing, nutrition, or public
health. It is anticipated that many will have
advanced degrees, including PhDs. Candidates
with Ph.D.s are particularly competitive for
medical writing positions in the commercial
sector and academic settings.
Certificate Guidelines
All students must either take the following two
courses or have taken appropriate equivalents
within the past five years, earning a grade of
B or better:
•
Medical Terminology FPM-40172, 1 unit
online
•
Practical Clinical Statistics for the NonStatistician FPM-40233, 2 units online
Advisors
Humanities & Writing
Jennifer Arevalo, M.A., FACHE
Senior Manager, Corporate and Internal
Communications
UC San Diego Health Systems
David C. Chang, Ph.D., MPH, MBA
Director of Outcomes Research
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard
University
Noelle Demas
COURSE TITLE
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UNITS
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PREREQUISITES (Must complete the following or equivalent within the past five years.)
Medical Terminology
Practical Clinical Statistics for the Non-Statistician
FPM-40172 FPM-40233 1
2
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
REQUIRED COURSES (All 14 units required)
Introduction to Medical Writing & Editing
192
Medical Writing & Editing
Advanced Medical Writing & Editing
Designing Figures, Tables, & Graphs
Ethics for Medical Writers
192
FPM-40605
FPM-40606
FPM-40607
FPM-40608
FPM-40609
3
3
4
2
2
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
FPM-40188 BIOL-40201 BIOL-40015 PM-40173 PM-40493 2
3
3
3
3
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
FPM-40189 3
O
O
O
O
BUSA-40710 FPM-40205 2 Schedule Varies
3
O
O
O
O
O
ELECTIVES (8 units required)
Medical Writing: Protocols,
Reports, Summaries, and Submission
Good Documentation Practices
Overview of the Drug Development Process
Drug Development Process
Understanding Oncolog
Regulation of Drugs,
Biologics, Devices, and Diagnostics
Grant Proposal Preparation
for Research Administration
Science of Clinical Trials Design
L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online U=University City n=Location TBA
Lynne Friedmann, APR, Fellow PRSA
Principal
Friedmann Communications
Diane Lattanzio, MPH
Freelance Medical Editor and Instructor of
Medical Editing
Timothy Ken Mackey, MAS, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Ruth Patterson, Ph.D.
Professor & Director of Cancer Prevention
Program
UC San Diego School of Medicine, Moores
Cancer Center
Gwen Rosenberg
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate
Communication
Senomyx, Inc.
Donna Simcoe, M.S., MBA, CMPP
Principal
Simcoe Consultants
Georgia Theofan, Ph.D.
Clinical Development Consultant & Medical
Writer
Theofan Consulting
Gabriele Weinhausen, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Education, Division of
Biological Sciences
UC San Diego
To Enroll in the Certificate
Program
Application for candidacy is required. Candidates
are encouraged to enroll in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of
program benefits. See pages 254-258.
Cert. Section ID:110005
Application Fee: $25
Contact: Healthcare & Behavioral Sciences,
(858) 534-9268
E-mail: lkbruce@ucsd.edu
To Enroll in Courses
For details on enrolling in individual courses,
consult the gerneral information section, pages
263-270. To enroll by mail, you may use the
enrollment form on the inside back cover or
call the Registration Office at (858) 534-3400.
Robin Weaver
Director, Crisis Communications
Trius Therapeutics
Medical Writer
Panorama MedWriters Group, Inc.
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Technical Communication
UC San Diego Extension’s Professional
Certificate in Technical Communication will
prepare you for an entry-level position by
providing you with the most up-to-date knowledge. The program is designed and taught by
technical communication professionals working in the field and can be completed entirely
online.
For detailed information, please enroll in the
Writing Program Online Information Session.
The program can be completed online in 18-24
months. Tuition is $295-$595 per course. The
courses are asynchronous but not self-paced;
you will be required to keep up with weekly
assignments. The average student spends three
hours online and six hours offline each week.
Please preview our e-learning system at http://
ucsdextension.blackboard.com.
Guidelines
COURSE TITLE
Copyediting and Technical Communication
Information Session
Technical Communication I
Basics of Technical Editing
Critical Thinking for Communicators
Information Design for Technical Communicators
Writing Online Documentation
Technical Communication II
UNITS
FA
WI
SP
SU
O
INFO-70034
0
O
O
O
192
193
WCWP-40151
WCWP-40307
WCWP-40265
WCWP-40150
WCWP-40158
WCWP-40154
3
3
3
2
3
3
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
WCWP-40283
WCWP-40266
ART-40311
ART-40325
193 BUSA-40667
WCWP-40264
CSE-40116
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
O, U O
O
n
O, U O
O
n
O, U O
n
O
ELECTIVES (7 units required)
Webinar Skills for Technical Communicators
Tools for Technical Communicators
Adobe Photoshop I: Introduction
Adobe Dreamweaver I: Introduction
Project Management for Technical Communicators
Applied Design for Technical Communicators
Web Publishing I
O
O
O, U
O
n
L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online U=University City n=Location TBA
Although a college degree or professional experience in the field are not required, applicants
with such experience may receive preference for
admission when program capacity is limited.
Current UCSD students may be considered for
admission depending on their academic and
career focus and educational performance.
To Register in the Certificate
Program
Certificate registration is required to complete
the program. Candidates are encouraged to
enroll in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See
pages 254-258.
Kathleen Balgley
Associate Director of Writing
Sixth College, UCSD
Certificate Fee: $60
Contact: Arts, Humanities, Languages &
Digital Arts, (858) 534-5760
E-mail: ahl@ucsd.edu
Lynne Friedmann, APR
To Enroll in Courses
Bonni Graham
For details on enrolling in individual courses,
consult the general information section, pages
263-270. To enroll by mail, you may use the
enrollment form on the inside back cover or
call the Registration Office at (858) 534-3400.
Advisors
Consultant
Friedmann Communications
President/CEO
Manual Labour Documentation Services
Conditions for Admission
Barbara Newton-Holmes
Please see the application for specific admission
requirements for this program.
CRS. NO.
REQUIRED COURSES (All 17 units required)
The program consists of 24 quarter units in
Writing and other disciplines related to technical communications. It can be completed in
eight academic quarters. You must earn a Pass
(C-) or better grade in each course. Extension
courses in science, computing, and engineering
may be applied toward electives with department approval.
You must have native-level fluency with English
and must write clear, logical, and grammatically
correct sentences. You will need a computer,
a high-speed internet connection, MS Word,
PowerPoint, and proficiency with all of the
above. Students should be prepared to send and
receive email regularly, navigate the web, and
manage files on a computer.
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Suzanne Hosie
President/CEO
Write on the Edge Technical Communications
Steven Margolin
Owner
Margolin Communications
President
Adept Writing Services
Al Rubottom
Technical Publications Manager
Tyco Video Systems Division
David Sumner-Smith
Technical Writer
Gen-Probe
Michelle Wier
Director of Operations
Technical Standards, Inc
Humanities & Writing
Technical communication is an excellent career
for good writers who love to help others understand complex information. They draw on their
skills in writing and information design to
translate complex scientific or technical information into content that a specific audience
will easily understand. Technical communicators work in every field, from accounting to
pharmaceuticals to telecommunications and
create a wide variety of documents and scripts,
including environmental impact statements,
financial reports, training materials, user guides
and more. Demand is greatest for communicators who have degrees in science or engineering,
but there are opportunities for those with a
background in communications, journalism,
English, visual media, and other fields.
For information and to review the schedule of costs of attendance in a certificate program, visit extension.ucsd.edu/costofattendance.
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