2006-2007 UC Santa Barbara General Catalog
Additional Academic Programs

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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 the 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 will be considered 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 Program

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 winter and spring quarters and summer session. 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.

Summer Sessions

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 sequence 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, Hancock and San Fernando Valley 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:

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.

Education Abroad Program

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 2006-2007. 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 2006-2007.

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. Most EAP applications are due six to eight months before departure for the program. See your campus EAP Office and consult the EAP website for exact deadlines. Course listings for each EAP location are also available online at www.eap.ucop.edu.

Extended Learning Services

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.

UCSB Extension

Open a new browser window at www.unex.ucsb.edu  to see the UCSB Extension website.

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, 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.

UCSB Extension Professional Certificate Programs

Sequential programs leading to a certificate are available in the following fields: Business Accounting, CLAD for K-12, CPA Accounting, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Negotiation & Mediation, Paralegal, Professional Accounting, Professional Financial Planning, Project Management, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Concurrent Enrollment in UCSB Courses Through Extension

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, Suite 102, Goleta, CA 93117, telephone: (805) 893-4200 or on the website at www.extension.ucsb.edu.

Programs for International Students

Academic Experience Program, Professional Academic Programs, and English Language Programs offer a wide range of educational courses for international students and professionals interested in studying and increasing their proficiency in English language, academic skills, global marketing, global business and management, and concurrent courses.

Academic advising, immigration advising, and housing placement are also part of the services offered to international students at UCSB Extension. For more information, please contact: UCSB Extension, 6950 Hollister Ave, Ste. 102, Goleta, CA 93117; Phone (805) 893-4200; Fax (805) 893-8427. Website: www.extension.ucsb.edu/ip.

Academic Experience Program

The Academic Experience Program (AEP) is an academic study program that provides the opportunity for international students to enroll in UCSB academic and/or professional development courses in many different disciplines. This program offers an excellent way to experience college life in the U.S., and the credits earned may be transferred to universities around the world or used to complement your professional goals. Through the AEP students select one study plan from the following two options: Academic Studies or Integrated Studies. The AEP is offered in four 10-week sessions throughout the year.

Professional Academic Programs

Professional Academic Programs (PAP) are designed to provide information relevant to today’s global economy. These programs offer high-caliber courses for those who want to further their education, enhance their careers, and network with students from other countries. The Professional Academic Programs maintain the rigorous academic standards of the University of California, Santa Barbara and are offered in a convenient, intensive format across four 10-week sessions throughout the year. Programs include Global Business and Management (winter and summer quarters) and Global Marketing (spring and fall quarters). After receiving a certificate in any one of these programs, the student is eligible for and has the option to take a Corporate Internship Certificate Program.

English Language Programs

UCSB Extension offers two exciting, high interest preparation programs for international students: The English Language Program (ELP) and the Academic Support Program (ASP). These programs are designed to prepare students for their academic studies and for their professional careers. All students have access to up-to-date computer labs for both classroom and open access use.

Off Campus Studies

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, and 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.

UCSB Ventura Center

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/locations/ventura/.

Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Program

Director: Captain Victoria Citrowske (vcitrowske@ucla.edu)
Telephone: (310) 825-1742
Fax: (310) 825-3055
Website: www.sscnet.ucla.edu/afrotc

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) educates and trains highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students for commissioning as officers in the United States Air Force. AFROTC offers a variety of two, three and four-year scholarships, many of which pay the full cost of college tuition, books and administrative fees.

The program consists of a one credit hour academic course for first and second year students, and a three credit hour course for third and fourth year students. All students also participate in a weekly two-hour leadership laboratory that facilities application of leadership theory.

Students attending UCSB can participate in AFROTC at UCLA. For more information, please contact the UCLA Department of Aerospace Studies at (310) 825-1723.


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