General Info

Established in 1960, UC Davis Extension is a branch of UC Davis, which is a research university. The educational institution specializes in a range of master's, certificate and distance learning programs. It offers more than 75 courses in agriculture, engineering, medicine, forensics, law, food science, information technology, arts and humanities, and business and management. It provides various types of vocational courses, including winemaking, brewing, environmental management, human services, and travel and tourism. It specializes in a variety of certificate programs, such as aviation, accounting, public relations, sports marketing, nonfiction writing and energy management. The institute also offers coaching, financial assistance and career counseling services. Additionally, it provides services for students with mobility, visual, hearing, communication and learning disabilities. UC Davis Extension is a nonprofit organization and is located in Davis, Calif.