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Academic Studies

Academic Studies Testimonial

Taking academic courses (UCSB regular session) at the University of California, Santa Barbara through the Academic Studies option allows students to take up to 12 units of academic courses or a combination of academic and professional development courses that are designed to provide a concentrated course of study in a specific content area. UCSB academic courses introduce students to novel ways of thinking, learning, and conducting research. Students study with American students in courses taught by UCSB faculty.

Please Note: Students may attend academic courses provided they meet all prerequisites, there is space in the class, and the UIP Director and the professors teaching the courses approve their participation.

The Academic Studies option allows students to choose courses from a pre-defined core curriculum. Examples of core curriculum areas include:
  • Anthropology
  • Business Economics
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geography
  • Global Studies
  • History
  • Languages
  • Literature
  • Marine Science
  • Materials Engineering
  • Molecular Biology
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Technical and Business Writing
  • Visual Arts

The Academic Studies option is ideal for those who are seeking high-quality academic experiences while earning academic transfer credit.

ACADEMIC STUDIES DATES & FEES

Summer Program for International Students (SPIS)

In the summer, the Academic Studies option of the UIP is called the Summer Program for International Students (SPIS). Students are required to complete a minimum of 8-12 quarter units to qualify for full-time student status. We expect that SPIS fees will be comparable to Academic Studies fees established for the fall, winter, and spring, but the summer term fees have not yet been determined for the summer 2008 term.

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