What is the difference between semester units and continuing education units (CEU)?
Semester units are associated with academic level courses, and are designated with an X number (X403, X412.1, or X33 for example). Such courses have final projects and/or exams to ensure the student has learned the class material. One semester unit in UC Berkeley Extension equals 15 hours of in-class instruction. Such classes are transferable on a case-by-case basis with other accredited institutions. Continuing education units, unlike academic level course credits, are not transferable to an accredited institution. Such classes are required for those who need to renew various licenses (the renewal process requires a certain number of hours of instruction to maintain the license).
