:: Special Programs

Overview

University Extension (UEX) offers a variety of special programs that provide a range of professional development, personal enrichment and college credit opportunities. Educators, university students, or anyone with a passion for learning can find exciting educational opportunities with UEX special programs.

Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI)

AP summer institutes provide AP course training to middle and high school educators who teach or are interested in teaching Pre-AP or AP courses. Workshops cover content for specific AP subjects and also best practices for initiating and maintaining successful AP courses and programs. The four-day institutes, held on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, are endorsed by the College Board and led by College Board endorsed consultants. Some workshops feature UT Austin faculty members as guest lecturers. Learn more about the program on the AP Summer Institutes Web site.

UT Los Angeles (UTLA)

The University of Texas at Austin Semester in Los Angeles (UTLA) program offers a unique opportunity for university students who are serious about exploring the entertainment industry. Over the course of an academic semester in Los Angeles, California, students become immersed in the day-to-day creative and business processes of the entertainment industry. Students can earn degree credit, gain valuable insights and explore career possibilities. Learn more about the program on the UTLA Web site.