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UC San Diego FUTURES Programs

Computer Science
Engineering
Business
Leadership

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies

San Diego, CA

UC San Diego FUTURES Programs are career pathway programs offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies that give high school students hands-on experience in high-demand fields like Computer Science, Business Management, Design, and Life Sciences. Students learn cutting-edge skills through programs such as Android Programming, iOS Programming, and Machine Learning, all taught by leading industry experts. The programs are designed to prepare students for college and the workforce by providing real-world, practical learning experiences. It is an exceptional opportunity for high school students to gain university-level exposure and build a strong foundation in their areas of interest.

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Skills You'll Build

Programming

Writing code to build software, automate tasks, or bring an idea to life on a screen.

Problem Solving

Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.

Project Management

Planning tasks, timelines, and resources to get a project done on schedule.

Team Leadership

Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.

Marketing

Promoting a product, idea, or organization to reach and persuade an audience.

Strategic Planning

Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.

Related Careers

Software Engineer

Android and iOS programming courses teach app design, coding, and testing with industry tools.

Web Developer

Front End Web Development program covers HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design practices.

Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning program combines Python, applied mathematics, and hands-on algorithm implementation projects.

Robotics Engineer

Robotics with JavaScript teaches programming robots, automation, and sensor data processing with Arduino.

Marketing Manager

Marketing program provides practical skills in strategy, branding, digital marketing, and market research.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
High school
Competitiveness
Open Enrollment
Best For
Career explorers & tech learners

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