Extended Ed Degree and Certificate Programs

• Paralegal Certificate Course©
  This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. Students will be trained to interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, prepare legal documents, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of law in which paralegals are in most demand.
  
  
• Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course
  An online course that awards a certificate when the student completes six of the ten advanced topics.
  
  
• LegalNurse Consultant Training Course™
  This program prepares Registered Nurses and Physician's Assistants for a career in the legal field as legal nurse consultants. Building on the medical education and clinical experience of RNs and PAs, this course provides the RN and PA with fundamental skills necessary to advise law firms, health care providers, insurance companies and governmental agencies regarding medically related issues and to appear in court as expert witnesses.
  
  
• Legal Investigation Certificate Course
  This course is designed to teach legal investigation to those interested in pursuing a new career and those presently working in the legal field. At the end of the course, students will be qualified to assist attorneys, paralegals, insurance companies and private businesses, as well as state and federal government agencies, in the process of civil and criminal investigation.
  
  
• Legal Secretary Certificate Course
  This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office.
  
  
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) Certificate Course
  This intensive course is designed to train and qualify students to develop or participate in conflict mediation processes. Participants will review the growth and application of settlement options in the United States. The course focuses on both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options.
  
  
• Environmental Education & Services
  CSUMB in collaboration with Monterey Bay area environmental and science organizations is offering a NEW 10 CEU credit, Continuing Education Unit, Certificate Program in Environmental Education and Environmental Service for area educators.
  
  
• Administrative Professional
  For those working in the field of administrative support, the Administrative Professional Certificate Program offers skills and knowledge in a variety of content areas vital to the success of your work.The program focuses on skills for both entry-level, as well as new ideas for the more experienced employee. Successful completion of the program will earn you three (3) CEU’s (continuing education units).
  
  
• Certificate in Emergency Preparedness: Public Health & Hospitals (EPPH) - Public health, hospital, and EMS providers have a vital interest in emergency preparedness for terrorist and natural disasters, and for all types of public health emergencies. The EPPH certificate prepares working professionals to meet these challenges in only one year. This program allows students to study at their convenience from their own computer. Students can complete the entire program or take individual courses to meet their professional and personal goals.