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Continuing and Global Education -
Extension Programs
Extension Programs offer activities for young and old alike.
Extension Programs Office
Education Building, Room 130
559.278.0333
http://www.csufresno.edu/cge
LYNNETTE ZELEZNY, Ph.D.
Dean and Associate Vice President
The Division of Continuing and Global Education is responsible for providing learners of all ages with educational opportunities designed to meet their needs for career advancement, professional growth, or life enrichment. The financially self-supporting division offers a variety of courses and programs in many disciplines to meet the growing demand for continuing education. The division encourages the participation of individuals and organizations throughout the region and globally.
Extension Credit Courses. Various academic departments offer conferences, institutes, workshops, seminars, and courses at several sites throughout the university's service area.
Open University. Open University provides an opportunity for those individuals who are not matriculated at the university to enroll in regular credit courses. These courses are open to anyone in the community.
Intersession. By completing courses during a three-week period between semesters, students can maximize academic success and accelerate their progress toward degree completion.
Study Abroad. These programs provide a unique opportunity for immersion in another culture. With university faculty members as facilitators, these programs offer cultural activities based on a combination of travel and learning. For details, see Study Abroad and International Exchanges.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Funded in part by the Bernard Osher Foundation, the OLLI was created for adults age 50+ who wish to enhance their knowledge for the pure enjoyment of it. Innovative intellectual activities such as lectures, classes, and field trips take place on the Fresno State campus as well as off-site. (See www.csufresno.edu/olli.)
Non-credit Programs. Customized programs are developed to meet the needs of specific participants or organizations. Short courses, conferences, seminars, workshops, institutes, test preparation classes, and enrichment programs for youths and adults are offered throughout the year.
Certificate Programs. Certificate programs are designed for adults who desire in-depth knowledge or competency in a specialized area but who do not seek a degree.
Off-Campus Degree Programs. These programs allow students to earn degrees without moving or commuting to campus. They consist of evening, weekend, and online classes designed for working professionals and are held at selected locations throughout the Central Valley. For a catalog of Extension Program offerings, call the Division of Continuing and Global Education at 559.278.0333.
American English Institute. AEI courses include writing, grammar, reading, vocabulary development, listening, speaking TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, and computer-assisted language learning. For details, see Special Programs.
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