Social Sciences
Anthropology (AN75)
The Department of Anthropology offers graduate training in sociocultural, psychological, linguistic, archaeology, and biological anthropology. The graduate program is designed to provide the theoretical background and the methodological skills necessary for a career in research and teaching anthropology at the university level, and for the application of anthropological knowledge to contemporary problems. It is assumed that all students enter with the goal of proceeding to the doctoral degree.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Specializations |
Sociocultural Anthropology; Archaeological Anthropology; Biological Anthropology; Linguistic Anthropology; Psychological/Medical Anthropology |
| Department | Anthropology |
| Major | Anthropology |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
January 5, 2018 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. 3; department accepts online letters of recommendation |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose only; 1900 max. word limit which address 3 concerns:
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Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://anthro.ucsd.edu |
| Email ngee@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office Social Science Building 210 |
| Phone (858) 534-0107 |
| Fax (858) 534-5946 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Anthropology Graduate Program 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0532 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0532 |
Cognitive Science (CG75)
Cognitive Science includes three broad categories: the Brain - the neurological anatomy and processes underlying cognitive phenomena; Behavior - the experimental methods and findings from the study of psychology, language, and the sociocultural environment; and Computation - the powers and limits of various representations, coupled with studies of computational mechanisms.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Department | Cognitive Science |
| Major | Cognitive Science |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 5, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required 2500 word limit: online Statement of Purpose accepted. Your essay should include the following:
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Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://cogsci.ucsd.edu |
| Email gradinfo@cogsci.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 143 Cognitive Science Bldg. |
| Phone (858) 534-7141 |
| Fax (858) 534-1128 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Cognitive Science Graduate Department 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0515 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0515 |
Communication (CM75)
The Communication program is a highly interdisciplinary course of study with ties to both the humanities and social sciences. Among the distinctive features of the department are its synthesis of perspectives drawn from diverse disciplines, an emphasis on integrating communication theory with practice, a global focus and historical perspective, and a concern with issues of democracy, social change, power and inequality, and the role of media and communication processes in shaping these social realities.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Specializations |
Communication and Culture (Interpretive Strategies); Communication and the Person (Situated Practices); Communication as a Social Force (Social Formations); Media Practice; Communication and Science Studies; Communication and Critical Gender Studies.
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| Department | Communication |
| Major | Communication |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 5, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required |
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Resume/CV |
Recommended |
Contact Info
| Website http://communication.ucsd.edu |
| Email comm-gradadmit@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 125B Media Center/Communication Building |
| Phone (858) 534-2379 |
| Fax (858) 534-7315 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Graduate Program/Department of Communication 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0503 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0503 |
Teaching and Learning (Bilingual Education/ASL) (ED76)
The Department of Education Studies has extensive offerings for graduate study in the field of education. All programs are cohort-based and grounded in our overall commitment to equitable and excellent education for all students. Our graduate programs prepare teacher innovators and education leaders who contribute to knowledge, improve practice and shape the future of education in the region.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Program Overview |
Education Studies (EDS) at UCSD offers a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning: Emphasis in American Sign Language - English Bilingual Education of Deaf Children. Candidates who complete this teacher training program also qualify for the California Preliminary Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Instruction Credential and the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual Authorization in American Sign Language for elementary and alternative education school teachers.*
In keeping with its aim of training teachers who will be able to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children from various language and cultural backgrounds, EDS requires fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) for acceptance into the program. EDS's teacher training program is designed to prepare teachers to work in various types of school settings from residential school classrooms to local public school classrooms for deaf and hard of hearing children. EDS recognizes that deaf and hard of hearing children need teachers who are themselves bilingual and knowledgeable about the role of culture in human development. |
| Department | Education Studies |
| Major | Teaching and Learning (Bilingual Education/ASL) |
| Degree | Master of Arts |
| Admissions Terms | Summer |
| Application Deadlines |
March 1, 2018 (Summer 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose only; 2 to 3 single-spaced pages are ideal; 2500 word limit |
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Resume/CV |
Not required |
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Additional Requirements |
Please review the Admission Requirements Checklist on the Admissions section of the EDS website at http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/asl/index.html#Admissions |
Contact Info
| Website http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/asl/index.html#Admissions |
| Email dswenson@ucsd.edu |
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Campus Office
Department of Education Studies
3rd Floor - Pepper Canyon Hall La Jolla, CA 92093-0070 |
| Phone (858) 534-7297 |
| Fax (858) 534-2462 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Education Studies Department Attn: Danielle del Rosario 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0070 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0070 |
Summer - Education (M.Ed. with Credential Prep MS-1 Sum: Education Foundations Multiple Subject/Summer Intensive) (ED78)
Education Studies (EDS) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) offers several programs for those interested in beginning careers in education or in furthering their study in the field of education.
Education Studies at UC San Diego supports the goal of equity and educational excellence for all K-12 students in our public schools. This goal is actualized through the academic and field components of our programs. In our masters programs, students learn research-based teaching practices and engage in extensive reflection and writing on their classroom practice. Students are asked to examine their teaching performance in relationship to the diverse social, cultural, economic, and political context of California public schools. EDS classroom placements reflect our commitment to prepare our graduates to become highly successful teachers in under-performing schools situated within linguistically and culturally diverse communities.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Department | Education Studies |
| Major | Summer - Education (M.Ed. with Credential Prep MS-1 Sum: Education Foundations Multiple Subject/Summer Intensive) |
| Degree | Master of Education |
| Admissions Terms | Summer |
| Application Deadlines |
February 1, 2018 (Summer 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose only; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
| Website http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/med-teachingcredential/multiple-subject.html#Admissions |
| Email dswenson@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office Pepper Canyon Hall, 3rd Floor |
| Phone (858) 534-7297 |
| Fax (858) 534-2462 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Attn: Danielle del Rosario Education Studies Department 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0070 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0070 |
Fall - Education (M.Ed. with Credential Prep MS-2: Professional Year leading to a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential) (ED78)
The Department of Education Studies has extensive offerings for graduate study in the field of education. All programs are cohort-based and grounded in our overall commitment to equitable and excellent education for all students. Our graduate programs prepare teacher innovators and education leaders who contribute to knowledge, improve practice and shape the future of education in the region.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Program Overview |
Education Studies (EDS) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) offers several programs for those interested in beginning careers in education or in furthering their study in the field of education.
Education Studies at UC San Diego supports the goal of equity and educational excellence for all K-12 students in our public schools. This goal is actualized through the academic and field components of our programs. In our masters programs, students learn research-based teaching practices and engage in extensive reflection and writing on their classroom practice. Students are asked to examine their teaching performance in relationship to the diverse social, cultural, economic, and political context of California public schools. EDS classroom placements reflect our commitment to prepare our graduates to become highly successful teachers in under-performing schools situated within linguistically and culturally diverse communities. |
| Department | Education Studies |
| Major | Fall - Education (M.Ed. with Credential Prep MS-2: Professional Year leading to a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential) |
| Degree | Master of Education |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
February 1, 2018 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose only; 2 to 3 single-spaced typewritten pages are ideal; 2500 word maximum |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
| Website http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/med-teachingcredential/multiple-subject.html#Admissions |
| Email dswenson@ucsd.edu |
|
Campus Office
Department of Education Studies
Pepper Canyon Hall, 3rd Floor 9500 Gilman Drive #0070 La Jolla, CA 92093-0070 |
| Phone (858) 534-7297 |
| Fax 858-534-2462 |
|
Mailing Address
Department of Education Studies Attn: Danielle del Rosario 9500 Gilman Drive #0070 La Jolla, CA 92093-0070 |
Fall - Education (M.Ed. with Credential Prep SS-1: Educational Foundations Single Subject/Full Year) (ED78)
The Department of Education Studies has extensive offerings for graduate study in the field of education. All programs are cohort-based and grounded in our overall commitment to equitable and excellent education for all students. Our graduate programs prepare teacher innovators and education leaders who contribute to knowledge, improve practice and shape the future of education in the region.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Program Overview |
Education Studies (EDS) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) offers several programs for those interested in beginning careers in education or in furthering their study in the field of education.
Education Studies at UC San Diego supports the goal of equity and educational excellence for all K-12 students in our public schools. This goal is actualized through the academic and field components of our programs. In our masters programs, students learn research-based teaching practices and engage in extensive reflection and writing on their classroom practice. Students are asked to examine their teaching performance in relationship to the diverse social, cultural, economic, and political context of California public schools. EDS classroom placements reflect our commitment to prepare our graduates to become highly successful teachers in under-performing schools situated within linguistically and culturally diverse communities. |
| Department | Education Studies |
| Major | Fall - Education (M.Ed. with Credential Prep SS-1: Educational Foundations Single Subject/Full Year) |
| Degree | Master of Education |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
February 1, 2018 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement only; 2-3 single-spaced typewritten pages are ideal; 2500 word maximum |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
| Website http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/med-teachingcredential/single-subject.html#Admissions |
| Email edomingo@ucsd.edu |
|
Campus Office
Department of Education Studies
3rd Floor - Pepper Canyon Hall La Jolla, CA 92093-0070 |
| Phone (858) 534-4851 |
| Fax 858-534-2462 |
|
Mailing Address
Department of Education Studies Attn: Emmeline Domingo 9500 Gilman Drive #0070 La Jolla, CA 92093-0070 |
Summer - Education (M.Ed. with Credential Prep SS-2: Professional Year leading to a Preliminary Single Subject Credential) (ED78)
The Department of Education Studies has extensive offerings for graduate study in the field of education. All programs are cohort-based and grounded in our overall commitment to equitable and excellent education for all students. Our graduate programs prepare teacher innovators and education leaders who contribute to knowledge, improve practice and shape the future of education in the region.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Program Overview |
Education Studies (EDS) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) offers several programs for those interested in beginning careers in education or in furthering their study in the field of education.
Education Studies at UC San Diego supports the goal of equity and educational excellence for all K-12 students in our public schools. This goal is actualized through the academic and field components of our programs. In our masters programs, students learn research-based teaching practices and engage in extensive reflection and writing on their classroom practice. Students are asked to examine their teaching performance in relationship to the diverse social, cultural, economic, and political context of California public schools. EDS classroom placements reflect our commitment to prepare our graduates to become highly successful teachers in under-performing schools situated within linguistically and culturally diverse communities. |
| Department | Education Studies |
| Major | Summer - Education (M.Ed. with Credential Prep SS-2: Professional Year leading to a Preliminary Single Subject Credential) |
| Degree | Master of Education |
| Admissions Terms | Summer |
| Application Deadlines |
February 1, 2018 (Summer 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online statement only; 2 to 3 single-spaced pages are ideal; 2500 word maximum |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
|
Additional Requirements |
Please review the Admission Requirement Checklist in the Admission section of the EDS website at http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/med-teachingcredential/single-subject.html |
Contact Info
| Website http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/med-teachingcredential/single-subject.html#Admissions |
| Email edomingo@ucsd.edu |
|
Campus Office
Department of Education Studies
3rd Floor - Pepper Canyon Hall La Jolla, CA 92093-0070 |
| Phone (858) 534-4851 |
| Fax 858-534-2462 |
|
Mailing Address
Department of Education Studies Attn: Emmeline Domingo 9500 Gilman Drive #0070 La Jolla, CA 92093-0070 |
Educational Leadership (Joint EdD) (ED81)
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) offers a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership. This cohort-based three-year (including summers) doctor of education degree is designed to enable education leaders to participate in a research-based program while working in an educational setting.
We seek educators who wish to expand their knowledge of discipline-specific pedagogy, research methodology, and education reform in order to lead curricular and pedagogical improvement efforts with pre-service, beginning, and experienced teachers in local schools. Our students represent groups of great depth in diversity and professional experience. Students include primary, secondary and post-secondary educational practitioners. We address a broad range of educational issues specifically concentrating on:
Teaching and Learning
K-12 Leadership/Administration
Higher Education Administration & Student Affairs
The Joint Doctorate in Educational Leadership has three foci. First, we are committed to a program of study that addresses issues of social justice in all aspects of education. Second, we teach and use a strengths and asset-based inquiry approach that enables you to embrace your own strengths and to identify and build on the strengths of others as stepping stones to powerful leadership. Third, we engage you in exploring cutting edge research and practices that will enable you to design and lead educational systems in and for the future.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Department | Education Studies |
| Major | Educational Leadership (Joint EdD) |
| Degree | Doctor of Education |
| Admissions Terms | Winter |
| Additional Notes |
Winter Admissions Term Only |
| Application Deadlines |
July 31, 2017 (Winter 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. Please review further details here: http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/educational-leadership.html#Admission |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Please review further details here: http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/educational-leadership.html#Admission |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/JDP/index.html#About |
| Email mawolf@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office Pepper Canyon Hall, 3rd Floor |
| Phone (858) 822-2177 |
| Fax (858) 534-2462 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Education Studies Department 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0070 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0070 |
Education (Ph.D.) (ED82)
The Ph.D. in Education is designed for students with some professional experience in teaching and learning settings as well as in research. Our mission is to teach students to wield the tools of research to change disparities in educational experiences and student outcomes.
As part of the evolution of education research, the field of education will require Ph.D. graduates who are prepared to collaborate with policymakers, educators, families, and communities to transform current education policy and practice. The UCSD Department of Education Studies Ph.D. will provide a fresh approach to training such new researchers. Rather than train traditional faculty members to solely generate knowledge documenting outcomes and processes in education, we will cultivate future faculty and researchers to serve and partner with communities through their research in order to affect educational change in regional, national, and international settings.
With a focus on equity, equality, and justice, the program will train students to engage in research that can address problematic educational settings, practices, and policies. The program will explicitly articulate the links between university faculty, students, education practitioners, community members, policy-makers, and educational stakeholders. In addition to gaining a core foundational knowledge in theory, methods, and research in education, students in the Ph.D. program will have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary experiences working across UCSD divisions, departments, and research units.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Department | Education Studies |
| Major | Education (Ph.D.) |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 4, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. Please refer to http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/phd/index.html#Admissions-Information for specific details. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Please refer to http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/phd/index.html#Admissions-Information for specific details. |
|
Resume/CV |
Required Please refer to http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/phd/index.html#Admissions-Information for specific details. |
Contact Info
| Website http://eds.ucsd.edu/graduate/phd/index.html |
| Email gvanluit@ucsd.edu |
|
Campus Office
Department of Education Studies
3rd Floor - Pepper Canyon Hall La Jolla, CA 92093-0070 |
| Phone (858) 534-2958 |
| Fax (858) 534-2462 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Education Studies Department 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0070 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0070 |
Economics (EN75)
The UC San Diego Graduate Program in Economics has long been recognized for the strong preparation its students receive in econometrics and microeconomic theory. During the last few years, our Department has expanded dramatically, with rapidly growing strengths as well in macroeconomics and applied microeconomics. Among the fields we now cover are behavioral economics, development, environmental economics, finance, labor economics, international trade, IO, macroeconomics, political economy, and public finance, in addition to econometrics and microeconomic theory.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Department | Economics |
| Major | Economics |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Additional Notes |
Carefully evaluate your qualifications against the criteria below before paying the application fee and submitting your application.
|
| Application Deadlines |
December 14, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. 3 letters of recommendation required. Accepts online letters of recommendation ONLY |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Recommended Including your resume as part of your application is optional. |
Contact Info
| Website http://economics.ucsd.edu |
| Email econ-phdadmissions@ucsd.edu |
| Phone Please send an email to econ-phdadmissions@ucsd.edu |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Department of Graduate Economics 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0508 La Jolla, CA 92093-0508 |
Ethnic Studies (ET75)
The Department of Ethnic Studies is an inter-disciplinary social science department specializing in analytic, comparative, and theoretical approaches to the study of ethnicity and race. We offer a course of study designed to train advanced researchers to do inter-disciplinary original discovery scholarship in keeping with our efforts to influence and improve the quality of scholarship and teaching about race and ethnicity at institutions of higher learning in the U.S. and around the world. We believe that a demanding, rigorous, and comprehensive graduate curriculum promoting expertise in analytic, comparative and inter-disciplinary studies of race and ethnicity will position our graduates to play an important role in our field in the years ahead.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Department | Ethnic Studies |
| Major | Ethnic Studies |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Additional Notes |
At least one writing sample (e.g., research papers) must be uploaded to the online application as a PDF file. The writing sample should be no more than 15-30 pages of original research that demonstrates your writing ability and experience with scholarly research, ideally on a topic related to ethnic studies. |
| Application Deadlines |
January 4, 2018 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Recommended |
Contact Info
| Website http://ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu |
| Email ethnicstudiesphd@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 201 SSB |
| Phone (858) 534-3276 |
| Fax (858) 534-8194 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Ethnic Studies Department, MC 0522 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0522 |
Linguistics (LN75)
The graduate program of the UC San Diego Department of Linguistics combines thorough training in theoretical linguistics and formal analysis with innovative experimental approaches to the study of human language. Our graduate students also participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in related fields like cognitive science, computer science, and psychology.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Department | Linguistics |
| Major | Linguistics |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Additional Notes |
Masters degree may be awarded to doctoral students after fulfillment of the appropriate requirements |
| Application Deadlines |
December 4, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required - Online Statement of Purpose
|
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
| Website http://ling.ucsd.edu |
| Email linginfo@ling.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office AP&M 3216 |
| Phone (858) 534-1145 |
| Fax (858) 534-4789 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Department of Linguistics 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0108 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0108 |
Psychology (PC76)
The Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego, provides advanced training in research in most aspects of experimental psychology. Modern laboratories and an attractive physical setting combine with a distinguished faculty, both within the Department of Psychology and in supporting disciplines, to provide research opportunities and training at the frontiers of psychological science. The graduate training program emphasizes and supports individual research, starting with the first year of study.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Specializations |
Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience; Cognitive Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Sensation and Perception; Social Psychology |
| Department | Psychology |
| Major | Psychology |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
November 30, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. Online submission of letters of recommendation preferred. |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required Statement of Purpose online: 1500 word limit
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Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://psychology.ucsd.edu/graduate-program/prospective-students/admissions.html |
| Email psycphdinfo@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 1533 Mandler Hall |
| Phone (858) 534-4416 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Department of Psychology 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0109 La Jolla, CA 92093-0109 |
Political Science (PS75)
The Department of Political Science was founded in 1974 and currently has 39 faculty members and 11 adjunct faculty who represent a broad spectrum of backgrounds, methodologies, and approaches. Ours is a young department and yet it has skyrocketed to prominence among political science departments in the United States. The most recent National Academy of Sciences study ranks us among the top ten graduate programs in political science in the country.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Specializations |
American Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations; Methodology; Political Theory |
| Department | Political Science |
| Major | Political Science |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Additional Notes |
Masters degree may be awarded to PS75 students after fulfillment of the appropriate requirements. |
| Application Deadlines |
December 7, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. Three (3) letters of recommendation required. Only online letters are accepted. |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose, only; 1500 word limit. |
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Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
| Website http://polisci.ucsd.edu |
| Email psgradadmissions@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 301 SSB |
| Phone (858) 534-2705 |
| Fax (858) 534-7130 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Department of Political Science 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0521 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0521 |
Political Science and International Affairs (PS76)
The PhD in Political Science and International Affairs is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and the Department of Political Science. Combining analytical skills of political science with political economy, institutional analysis, policy analysis (especially economic policy) and regional training, this program prepares students for careers in university teaching and research, or as international affairs researchers and specialists in policy analysis.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Specializations |
Applicants must declare a primary field of either International Policy Analysis or Comparative Policy Analysis. |
| Department | Political Science and International Affairs - Joint Program |
| Major | Political Science and International Affairs |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Additional Notes |
The number of students admitted to the Political Science and Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) Ph.D. degree is small and therefore very selective. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will need to show substantial strengths in other areas to be considered for admission. |
| Application Deadlines |
December 10, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. Applicants to the Ph.D. program must submit a GRE score report to be considered for admission to GPS. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required Statement of Purpose should include:
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Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://gps.ucsd.edu/ |
| Email gps-apply@ucsd.edu |
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Campus Office
School of Global Policy and Strategy
UC San Diego Robinson Building Complex, Room 4100 |
| Phone 858 534 5914 |
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Mailing Address
Office of Admissions University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0520 La Jolla, CA 92093-0520 |
Sociology (SO75)
The graduate program in sociology at the University of California, San Diego is organized on the basis of programs of specialization in comparative and historical sociology, the sociology of culture, social inequalities, and science, technology, and medicine. It is designed to prepare students for two main goals: to contribute to the increase of knowledge about societies and thereby advance the discipline of sociology; and to teach sociology at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The majority of graduates from the program find teaching and research positions in colleges and universities, although some also work in non-academic research and social policy positions.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Social Sciences |
| Department | Sociology |
| Major | Sociology |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Additional Notes |
While the master of arts degree is awarded as a step toward the completion of the PhD, applicants seeking only an MA degree are not accepted. Students admitted for a PhD with a master’s degree in sociology may not be candidates for a second master’s degree. |
| Application Deadlines |
January 10, 2018 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose only; 2500 word limit |
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Resume/CV |
Recommended |
Contact Info
| Website http://sociology.ucsd.edu |
| Email socphd@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 401 Social Science Building |
| Phone (858) 534-4626 |
| Fax (858) 534-4753 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Department of Sociology 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0533 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0533 |