Attorneys and Paralegals

SSU Extended Education is approved as a Provider of continuing education for attorneys and paralegals (MCLE) by the State Bar of California, #5358. See Paralegal courses and conflict resolution courses designated for relicensure credit.

In addition to providing courses certified for MCLE credit, Extended Education presents other courses that can enhance the practice of law. Human Resource Management Certificate Program that can increase law office productivity and profitability and may even lead to new areas of interest within the law practice.

Educators

The Schools of Education and Extended Education at Sonoma State University make it possible for practicing educators to fulfill their professional growth requirements in three important ways:

1. Extension coursework offered through Extended Education presents the largest array of professional development coursework for teachers in the North Bay Area. Specializing in certificate programs, courses required for the clear teaching credential, and short courses on current topics in education, the Extension program enables teachers to take courses at SSU evenings or weekends.

2. The School of Education offers MA in Education programs which are designed with both full-time and part-time students in mind. Some master's programs can be taken concurrently with an advanced credential program. For more information, phone the School of Education at 707/664-2724.

3. Through the SSU Contract Credit Program, community organizations such as school districts, businesses and agencies may offer academic or CEU credit for their on-site professional development programs. This service provides an extra incentive for professionals to enroll in these programs and demonstrates your support for lifelong learning.

Nurses

SSU Extended Education is approved as a Provider of continuing education for Nurses by the California Board of Registered Nurses, #CEP369.

See Counseling, Conflict Resolution and Psychology in the Catalog of Courses for courses offering BRN credit.

Mental Health Clinicians

SSU Extended Education is approved as a Provider of continuing education for:

1. MFTs and LCSWs by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, #PCE 240.
   
2. Licensed Psychologists: SSU is approved by the American Psychological Association as a provider of continuing education for psycholgist. SSU maintains responsibility for the program.

Required courses for pre-licensure are offered:

Introduction to Chemical Dependency Counseling

Child Abuse: Assessment, Reporting and Treatment

Elective courses for professionals on a variety of current topics are offered each semester.

For courses offering relicensure credit see Conflict Resolution, Counseling, and Psychology sections under Catalogs and select the current semester.