UCSB Washington Center Program
The UCSB Washington Center Program supports and supervises undergraduate students who pursue internships, research, and creative activities in the nation's capital. The program is open through a competitive application process to upper-division students in all majors. Students may participate during any academic quarter, or during summer, and may earn up to eight units of internship credit (INT 192DC) and four units of independent study credit (INT 199DC). Students receive credit toward graduation with INT 192DC and INT 199DC, but need consent from their department to apply the units to their major. Students who meet the financial need and other eligibility criteria may apply for a President's Washington Scholarship to help cover supplemental costs associated with the program. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
The UCSB Washington Center also offers a unique opportunity for UCSB faculty members and graduate students to teach and pursue research in the Washington D.C. area. UCSB faculty members and graduate students in residence advise interns on research procedures and the writing of major research papers. UCSB faculty, along with faculty from other participating UC campuses, offer upper-division courses at the Center in diverse academic fields; students may receive credit for any of these courses.
Information is available on-line at: www.ucdc.ucsb.edu, or call the campus office at (805) 893-3090.
The University of California Center in Sacramento (UCCS) Program is a residential
program that combines an internship with research and coursework. In addition,
students have the opportunity to observe public policy processes firsthand in
our state's capital. Admission to the UCCS Program is open through a competitive
application process to upper-division undergraduates from all majors. Students
maintain full-time enrollment at UCSB while working in a structured internship
with an agency or organization of their choice in Sacramento. Students earn
up to 8 units of internship credit (INT 192SA) and 4 units of independent study
credit (INT 199SA). The program is offered during the fall, winter, and spring
quarters. For more information visit the program's website: uccs.universityofcalifornia.edu.
Application materials may be obtained from staff in the Undergraduate Research
and Creative Activities (URCA) Office, North Hall 2105.
There are two six-week summer sessions offered each year at UCSB. The Summer Sessions program includes over 600 lower- and upper-division courses ranging from anthropology to writing. Nine-week courses in foreign languages are also offered as well as special study undergraduate courses, and some graduate courses. A few courses are also offered off campus at the UCSB Ventura and Hancock Centers.
Summer Sessions also includes graduate institutes in French and Francophone Studies and Hispanic Languages and Culture. These residential six-week institutes provide master's level training structured for the needs and schedules of high school and college teachers and other working professionals coming from all over the United States and Canada. The program, which can be completed in three intensive summer sessions, is ideal for teachers who cannot pursue their studies during the academic year because of professional obligations.
Two special pre-college programs for high-school students are offered during the summer sessions:
The UCSB Early Start Program offers qualified high-school students, who have completed their sophomore year, college-level lower-division academic courses ranging from anthropology to statistics. Students can receive full university credit and will experience college life in a supervised environment.
The Summer Research Mentorship Program matches highly motivated high-school students with an active researcher or scholar who serves as faculty advisor and research supervisor. Students earn university credit while gaining research experience.
Summer Sessions also offers an innovative program, the Freshman Summer Start Program, designed for admitted UCSB freshmen to get on the "inside track" to undergraduate life at UCSB. This program includes academic courses and special activities designed to give student participants a comprehensive introduction to the university. The Program is designed to help new students make a successful transition to the vibrant academic life of the campus.
The Summer Sessions Catalog, published each spring, contains a full list of courses and information regarding Summer Sessions fees, rules, and regulations. The catalog and application forms for summer session, special institutes, and programs are available from the UCSB Summer Sessions Office, Student Affairs Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 2214. Telephone: (805)893-2047.
E-mail: info.questions@summersession.ucsb.edu.
Website: www.summer.ucsb.edu.
The University of California offers international study programs in cooperation with over 150 host universities and colleges in 35 countries throughout the world. More than 4,500 UC students, primarily undergraduates, are expected to take part in this program in 2004-2005. Participating students remain registered on their home campuses while studying abroad and receive full academic credit for their work. Some 1,100 international students will attend the University of California under the auspices of the Education Abroad Program (EAP) in 2004-2005.
Selection of UC undergraduate students requires the following: serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student's UC degree program; maturity, flexibility, and the ability to succeed within the host culture; willingness to abide by program regulations; endorsement by the UCSB EAP Selection Committee; and completion of language and other specific requirements. Language prerequisites and GPA requirements vary by program.
EAP opportunities are also open to qualified graduate students who have completed at least one full year of graduate work and have support of their academic department and graduate dean. A detailed statement of the projected program of study is required.
University of California faculty, who serve as directors at many Study Centers, provide academic counsel to students while abroad. Full credit is granted for courses satisfactorily completed, and approved courses are recorded on official UC transcripts. With careful planning, study abroad should not delay progress toward graduation. Application of units earned abroad toward major or college requirements depends upon UC departmental or college criteria.
Participants pay the same fees as at UCSB, as well as room, board, books, and personal travel and living expenses. Additional costs include round-trip transportation and fees for on-site orientation and intensive language programs (where applicable).
While on EAP, students are eligible for financial assistance. Those already receiving UC financial aid continue to receive grants, loans, and scholarships while abroad. Aid is based on the cost of studying at each EAP location and on individual need. Students not currently receiving UC financial support may qualify for financial aid while on EAP. In addition to UC financial aid, EAP provides support through various scholarships and grants. Campus scholarships may also be available, based on country, academic merit, or academic field of study. Students should contact the Campus EAP and Financial Aid Office for additional information.
The Campus EAP Office is located in South Hall 2431. An advisor there can provide
full details about the academic programs abroad, requirements, and application
procedures. Staff will put students in touch with recent participants and academic
advisors. Academic catalogs and detailed course listings are available. Course
listings for each EAP location are also available online at www.eap.ucop.edu.
Open a new browser window at www.xlrn.ucsb.edu to see the Extended Learning Services website.
UCSB Extended Learning Services offers innovative education, training, and services that prepare individuals and organizations to meet the life-long challenge of growth and change.
As the continuing education division of UCSB, Extension offers certificate programs, courses, and seminars for personal and professional development on a year-round basis in Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Kern counties. In addition to the certificate programs listed on this page, UCSB Extension offers individual courses in art, management, information technologies, professional education for teachers, test preparation, and many other topics. Courses are open to the general public, including UCSB students. UCSB Extension is supported by student fees and receives no state funds.
Sequential programs leading to a certificate or award are available in the following fields:
The Concurrent Enrollment Program is a cooperative arrangement between the campus and Extension that enables qualified individuals to enroll in undergraduate and graduate courses on a space available basis without being formally admitted to UCSB. Concurrent enrollment is not open to UCSB students who have been academically disqualified from UCSB or who are on reinstatement probation or subject to disqualification. Concurrent enrollment is ideal for those who are considering returning to school, preparing to enter UCSB, seeking to complete a few units to graduate, or desiring to take specific UCSB courses for professional reasons. Upon petition, units earned may be used by matriculated UCSB students to satisfy degree requirements; however, this coursework does not fulfill academic residency requirements. Participation in concurrent enrollment does not constitute admission to UCSB. Course credits are recorded at Extension. If accepted toward a degree, UCSB coursework completed through concurrent enrollment at Extension in fall 2000 or later will be used by the UCSB Registrar to calculate a student's UC grade-point-average.
Additional information about all of UCSB Extension's programs, including Concurrent Enrollment, is available at the main office at 6950 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117, telephone: (805) 893-4200 or on the website at www.extension.ucsb.edu.
UCSB Extension offers English Language Certificate and Professional Diploma Programs to international students and professionals.
English Language Programs are offered in four, six and ten week sessions throughout the year. There are four English language levels ranging from intermediate to advanced. Programs consist of core classes and a variety of elective classes that involve integrated language skills, grammar and special interest areas including; English Through Music, Business Communication, and Creative Writing Through Photography.
Professional Diploma Programs are offered to students who have higher level of English language proficiency (TOEFL 530 or above). Students can enroll in the intensive diploma programs designed specifically for internationals such as the Global Business & Management and Marketing or enroll in UCSB Extension and concurrent classes through the Design Your Own Program. Professional Programs can be customized for individuals or groups. Training can be offered either in Santa Barbara or overseas.
Academic and immigration advising, housing placement and social activities are also a part of the services offered to international students at UCSB Extension. For more information, please contact: UCSB Extension, P.O. Box 8180, Goleta, CA 93118-8180; (805) 893-4200 Fax: (805) 893-8427. Website: www.ip.ucsb.edu.
Off Campus Studies (OCS) offers an innovative way for students to complete their upper-division coursework and earn a bachelor of arts degree in Ventura or Santa Maria. Majors offered at Ventura include anthropology, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, law and society, political science, psychology, and sociology. Majors available in Santa Maria include English and history. Students attend courses on a part- or full-time basis at the UCSB Centers in Ventura and Santa Maria. OCS is the only program of its kind throughout the nine-campus UC system, utilizing both live instruction and interactive distance learning formats for classes. OCS students are fully admitted to the university, pay standard registration and other fees, but receive individual academic counseling and advising from admission through graduation.
Information is available at the OCS Office, 6950 Hollister Avenue, Goleta,
CA 93117;
(805) 893-4056; or at the UCSB Ventura Center, 3585 Maple Street, Ventura, CA
93003; (805) 644-7261. Website: www.ocs.ucsb.edu.
With seven classrooms and a Pentium computer lab, the Center provides a Ventura
County site for UCSB Extension, Off Campus Studies, and Summer Session programs,
with day, evening, and weekend classes available. Academic counseling and advising
for Off Campus Studies and registration for UCSB Extension and Off Campus Studies
programs are available. The Center is located at 3585 Maple Street in Ventura.
Telephone (805) 644-7261. Website: www.ocs.ucsb.edu/ventura/.
Air Force ROTC is a college-level program designed to select and train highly qualified men and women to become commissioned Air Force officers. After graduating from college and completing all Air Force ROTC requirements, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. Typical service is four years; service duration for pilots and navigators is longer. These individuals serve in a broad range of duties from actual flying to engineering to administration and to a host of other fields, depending on the individual's background.
AFROTC offers two different programs, a four-year and a two-year program. To enter AFROTC, an individual must have at least two years of college remaining, which may include graduate study. In addition, the individual must be a U.S. citizen prior to entering the last two years of the program, be able to pass an Air Force medical examination, be of high moral character, and be in good academic standing. Entry into the last two years of the program is on a competitive basis. Students may also qualify for scholarships paying up to full tuition.
The program consists of one Aerospace Studies (ROTC) class and a two-hour per week leadership laboratory each term.
UCSB students can take AFROTC through the host detachment at UCLA. For more information, contact the UCLA Department of Aerospace Studies at (310) 825-1742, visit the detachment website at www.sscnet.ucla.edu/afrotc, or send e-mail to afrotc@ucla.edu.
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