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Specializations
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Build your resume or position yourself for a promotion. UCLA Extension specializations are a short series of courses designed to help you quickly gain knowledge in a focused area of study and acquire in-demand skills sought by employers.
Choose from over 40 specializations in the fields of study below, or explore a more extensive study with a certificate.
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