The University of California offers overseas study programs in cooperation with more than 100 host universities and colleges in 34 countries throughout the world. More than 1,600 UC students, primarily undergraduates, are expected to take part in this program in 1997-1998. Participating students remain registered on their home campuses while studying abroad and receive full academic credit for their work. Nearly 700 international students will attend the University of California under the auspices of the Education Abroad Program (EAP) in 1997-1998, often with scholarships provided through UC and their home institutions.
Selection of UC undergraduates is subject to the following minimum qualifications: 3.0 cumulative grade-point average at the time of application and maintained through departure (not required for some of the short-term and special-focus programs); endorsement by the UCSB EAP Selection Committee; and completion of language and other specific courses as required (with an overall grade point average of 3.0). Many programs require two years of university-level training in the language of the host country. 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 most 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, most EAP students make normal progress toward their UC degrees. 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). The cost of studying abroad is often comparable to that of studying on a UC campus, although the costs vary from country to country.
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. 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 Girvetz Hall 1231. 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 on-line through the World Wide Web.
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 in conducting research and writing major research papers. UCSB faculty, along with faculty from UC Davis and UCLA, offer upper-division courses at the Center in diverse academic fields; students may receive credit for any of these courses.
For further information, contact the UCSB Washington Center at (202) 296-4321 or the Special Programs Office in the College of Letters and Science at UCSB. Open a new browser window http://www.commserv.ucsb.edu/blue/washcen.htm to view the Washington Center Web site.
A six-week summer session is offered each year at UCSB. In the near future, possibly 1998, Summer Sessions will expand to two sessions. The Summer Sessions program includes over 350 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 Center.
Summer Sessions also includes institutes in French Studies, German Language and Culture, 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.
The Summer Vocal Institute, led by internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Mannion, offers a program of vocal study providing an excellent environment in which college and professional singers may further their technical training, repertoire, and opera roles.
The Summer Dance Workshop, directed by Jerry Pearson, offers a 6-week session for college and pre-professional dancers. The institute emphasizes Advanced Modern Dance, Choreography, and Improvisation. Guest artists will be in residence to teach master classes.
Five special pre-college residential programs for high-school students are offered during the summer sessions.
The UCSB High School Juniors Program offers qualified high-school students, who have completed their junior 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 College of Creative Studies Young Scholars Summer Program is unique in the UC System and its purpose is to encourage gifted and talented students. College credit may be earned in art, biology, literature, math, and physics. These courses are designed to instill the desire for advanced and independent work in the student entering grades 9-12.
The Young Artists Vocal Institute offers students in grades 10 through 12 an intensive six-week college preparatory program for young vocalists. The program is directed by internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Mannion and implemented by a faculty of outstanding master performers and teachers. The institute provides an excellent environment where high school singers may further their artistic skills.
The Summer Research Mentorship Program matches highly motivated high-school students with an active researcher or scholar who serves as faculty adviser and research supervisor. Students earn university credit while gaining research experience.
The Young Dancers Institute is an intensive six-week program offering an exciting schedule of stimulating courses to motivate young dancers who might wish to pursue a career in the performing arts. Each summer a select group of talented young dancers will qualify for the experience of a lifetime. Students will work with creative instructors who have earned international renown as teachers, performers and choreographers. Members of the Santa Barbara Dance Theatre, a professional dance company in residence at UCSB, will reveal career opportunities and share the benefit of their knowledge.
Summer Sessions is a self-supporting nonprofit unit of UCSB. It is supported by student fees and receives no state funds. 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 and Administrative Building (SAASB) 2214. Telephone: (805)893-2047.
Open a new browser window http://id-www.ucsb.edu/SS/Home.html to view the Summer Sessions Web site.
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, and San Luis Obispo counties. In addition to the certificate programs listed on this page, Extension offers individual courses in art, management, professional education for teachers, computer software development, test preparation, and many other topics. Courses are open to the general public, including UCSB students. Extension is supported by student fees and receives no state funds.
Additional information about all of UCSB Extension's programs, including Concurrent Enrollment, is available at the main office in the Hollister Research Center, 6550 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117, telephone: (805) 893-4200 or on the website.
Accounting
Alcohol & Other Drug Counseling
Business
CLAD for K-12
Commercial Contract Management
Computer Applications Specialist
Computer Resource Specialist
Counseling Skills
Decorative Arts
Environmental & Interior Design
Financial Accounting
Graphic Design & Visual Communication
Hazardous Materials Management
Human Resource Management
Income Tax Preparation
Land Use & Environmental Planning
Legal Assistantship
Local Area Network (LAN) Specialist
Management Accounting
Marketing
Object-Oriented Programming
Production/Inventory Management
Supervisory Management/Development
Tax Accounting
Teaching English as a Second Language
UNIX Programming
WebMaster: Designer & Web Site Manager
Workers' Compensation Administration
UCSB Extension's International Programs division offers a variety of educational programs for international students and professionals who are interested in improving their proficiency in the English language, their understanding of the social and business culture of the U.S., and their knowledge of specific academic subjects. Intensive English study is offered in four- and ten-week formats at six different proficiency levels from basic to advanced. The program includes a core course with a wide range of electives allowing students to emphasize academic, communication, and business skills. Students with TOEFL scores of over 530 may participate in individually customized programs consisting of advanced English language study, Extension courses, and concurrent enrollment in UCSB courses. Specialized intensive certificate programs are available in business and management, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and business English. All programs can be customized for groups from educational institutions and business organizations. Program information as well as academic counseling and advising and assistance with immigration, housing, and extracurricular activities is available at the International Programs office, UCSB Storke Center, 320 Storke Road, Goleta, CA 93117, phone (805) 893-8383, fax (805) 893-8427, e-mail [intlprog@xlrn.ucsb.edu], or Internet site.
Off Campus Studies (OCS) offers an innovative way for working adults and re-entry students to complete their upper-division course work and earn a bachelor of arts degree in anthropology, English, history, law and society, political science, psychology, sociology, or interdisciplinary studies or earn a master's degree in computer science or computer engineering. Students attend courses on a part- or full-time basis at the UCSB Ventura Center or on the main campus. 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 tuition and registration fees, but receive individual assistance with admission procedures and academic counseling and advising. Information is available at the OCS Office, 6550 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117, phone (805) 893-4056; or at the UCSB Ventura Center, 3585 Maple Street, Ventura, CA 93003, telephone (805) 644-7261.
With seven classrooms and a computer lab, the Center provides
a Ventura County site for Extension, Off Campus Studies, and Summer Session
programs, with day, evening, and weekend classes available. Academic counseling
and advising and registration for Off Campus Studies and Extension programs
are available. The Center is located at 3585 Maple Street in Ventura, telephone
(805) 644-7261.