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Cost of a Certificate or Specialization Program

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The total cost of a UCLA Extension Certificate or Specialization Program is the estimated sum of the fees for all required individual courses, plus any applicable administrative and material fees.

UCLA Extension does not charge a single, fixed tuition for an entire program; students enroll in and pay for each course individually as they proceed through the curriculum.

Please note that all costs are estimates and are subject to revision. 

Cost Components of a Program

The total cost calculation includes the following primary components:

  1. Instructional Fees (Course Tuition): This is the cost of each individual course required for the certificate. Course fees vary significantly based on the subject, number of units, and instructional method.

  2. Certificate Candidacy Fee: This is a one-time, non-refundable administrative fee required to officially declare your candidacy in a certificate program and formally begin tracking your progress toward completion.

  3. Estimated Textbooks/Materials and Additional Course Fees: An estimated cost for required textbooks, software, course materials, or specialized equipment for each course/program. This is an estimate, and the actual cost may vary based on whether new or used materials are purchased.

To Find Your Program's Estimated Cost

To find the estimated cost of a specific program, consult the program's page on the UCLA Extension website.

  1. Click on the 'courses and certificates' link on the left-hand menu of the UCLA Extension website; then click on 'Apply for a Certificate or Specialization'.

  2. Read through the page before clicking on Step 2 -- 'Browse our list of certificate and specialization programs here'.

     

  3. Search for the certificate by subject area or keyword. You can also filter your results by type, instruction method, or field of study. 

  4. Click on the certificate or specialization title to review important information like the number of courses required, instruction methods, and eligibility. Find the cost by clicking on 'cost' at the top of the page, or manually scrolling down. This figure is a comprehensive estimate that includes the total course fees and administrative costs for the program. All costs are subject to revision. 

You pay for each course individually, which allows for open enrollment in most classes without a full program commitment. The specific cost for any course is listed on its dedicated course page on the UCLA Extension website.

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  3. Candidacy Fee

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