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Real Estate Licensure

Overview

There are many reasons to choose a career in real estate: set your own schedule, be your own boss, knowledgeably invest in properties, form relationships with other agents, and collect commissions for home sales that you manage.

To help students prepare for the real estate license exam, and in response to ongoing employment growth in the real estate field, we have collaborated with real estate industry professionals to develop the Real Estate Licensure Certificate Program. Coursework is modeled after the curriculum created by the California Department of Real Estate (CalDRE), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Official transcripts are a required document for the CalDRE Salesperson Exam/License Application. Official UCI DCE transcripts can be purchased through your DCE web account.

Who Should Enroll

This program is ideal for you if you:

  • Are interested in pursuing a real estate license and meeting the other requirements outlined by the CalDRE
  • Need to satisfy the educational requirements to sit for the real estate license exam
  • Are seeking continuing education to fulfill educational requirements to sit for the broker’s license exam
  • Wish to learn more about personal investments and property acquisition

Career Insight

Occupational summary for Real Estate Sales Agent in the U.S. Source: Lightcast™ 2022

191,957
Annual Job Openings
(2021)
15.3%
Projected Growth
(2021-2031)
$103k
Salary for Highly Experienced Professionals
(Median Salary $49k)

Program Benefits

  • Demonstrate and apply the content mandated by the CalDRE
  • Satisfy the 135 hour education requirement necessary to sit for the Real Estate License exam
  • Exhibit knowledge of agency and fiduciary responsibility, and an understanding of real estate opportunities and risk
  • Improve your chance of passing the license exam with optional real estate license exam preparation course
  • UC Irvine is fully accredited by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Course Schedule

Required Courses

TitleWinterSpringSummerFall
MGMT X485.2
Real Estate Principles (4.50 Units)
MGMT X485.2
 to be scheduled Online Online to be scheduled
MGMT X485.23
Real Estate Finance (4.50 Units)
MGMT X485.23
 to be scheduled Online Online to be scheduled
MGMT X485.22
Real Estate Practice (4.50 Units)
MGMT X485.22
 to be scheduled Online Online to be scheduled

Course schedules are subject to change. Individual courses may be taken without enrolling in the full program.

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Academic Calendar

Event Spring 2023 Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Winter 2024
Registration Begins (after 2pm PT) Jan 19 Apr 20 Jul 13 Oct 19
Courses Begin* (week of) Mar 27 Jun 20 Sep 25 Jan 8
Courses End* (week of) Jun 5 Sep 5 Dec 11 Mar 18
Administrative Holidays Mar 31, May 29 Jun 19, Jul 4, Sep 4 Nov 10, Nov 23-24, Dec 25-26, Jan 1-2 Jan 15, Feb 19

*Actual dates may vary by program.

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Earn a Certificate

Apply to become a candidate for the program: A Declaration of Candidacy is required to establish candidacy in this program. Complete the application and pay the application and candidacy fee of $125 (non-refundable). Learn more about the benefits of becoming a candidate. Candidacy is not required to enroll into individual course in a program.

A candidate in the program is awarded a certificate upon the successful completion of three (3) required courses totaling 13.5 units, each with a letter grade of “C” or better. All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in their first course. To receive the Certified Digital Certificate after the completing all the program requirements, students must submit the Request for Certificate to initiate the certificate audit process. Students not pursuing the certificate are welcome to take as many individual courses as they wish.

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On-site Training Available

Our Corporate Training specialists can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization’s specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UCI Division of Continuing Education (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation.

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