University of California - Santa Barbara

Acturial Science

actuaries are professionals who use their mathematics and statistics skills to understand, assess an ... d solve problems related to the financial impact of risk and uncertainty.actuaries are experts in risk, and their particular set of skills has been used by insurance companies, financial institutions, and investment firms for generations. using statistical data and creating models of probable outcomes, actuaries figure out risk and return on everything from health insurance customers to stock sales Read More

Anthropology

anthropology is the study of human beings in time and space.the programme attempts to provide an in- ... depth understanding which involves a holistic approach of anthropology using theoretical and practical techniques.the program provides students with a broad knowledge of anthropological theory and research methods Read More

Applied Mathematics

students will be trained in mathematical modeling, advanced computation, and statistics to embark on ... exciting quantitative careers in business, finance, and banking or in any business, industry or government agency that relies on large quantities of data Read More

Aquatic Biology

Art

Arts

this program provides students with unparalleled opportunities to develop conceptual approaches and ... technical expertise in a range of media including ceramics, drawing, fiber arts, intermedia, metal arts, painting, photography, printmaking and book arts, sculpture, and wood arts Read More

Asian Studies

it is an interdisciplinary program that strives to provide students with a strong grounding in core ... disciplines that constitute asian studies (including political science, history, anthropology, geography, linguistics) while giving them the opportunity to form their course of study around their professional and academic goals Read More

Biology

Chemistry

the program offers the students a thorough exposure to a wide variety of technical and theoretical c ... oncepts of chemical engineering.degree in chemistry leads to careers in research and science in disciplines such as chemical engineering, pharmaceutics, or the public sector Read More

Chicana and Chicano Studies

the interdisciplinary graduate program exposes students to the wide range of theories, methodologies ... , technologies, pedagogies, and epistemologies that intersect the systematic study of chicanas and chicanos, and of other latinos/as in the u.s. graduate students in chicana/o studies will be trained to critically analyze chicana/o life, history, and culture in the context of an increasingly complex global, transnational society, and to help shape the future direction of its academic discourse Read More

Communication

students will learn to become an effective communicator across varied platforms and environments. th ... e program seeks students with open minds to explore new approaches to media, communication, and culture in a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment Read More

Comparative Literature

the program deals with study of literature and cultural expression across linguistic, national, and ... disciplinary boundaries.the programs provide qualified students with the framework necessary for studying not only a broad range of literatures, but also other arts and the pursuit of translation studies or interdisciplinary studies Read More

Computer Science

the program is the study of the principles and use of computers.it is the study of computers and com ... putational systems. unlike electrical and computer engineers, computer scientists deal mostly with software and software systems; this includes their theory, design, development, and application Read More

Earth Science

program provides geoscientific knowledge that focuses on the science behind the ecology, economics, ... and environmentally responsible and sustainable use of the earth's georesources, with particular emphasis on water, raw materials, and energy Read More

Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology

program allows students to develop depth in specific sub-disciplines including population and commun ... ity ecology, ecosystems ecology, limnology, and biological oceanography, ecological physiology, evolution, population genetics, climate science, and organismal biology Read More

Economics

the graduate degree program trains participants in the fundamentals of economic analysis. the course ... work may involve econometrics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and data analysis.program provides students with a solid grounding in economics, exposure to cutting-edge transdisciplinary research, and commitment to practice, problem solving, and policy shaping Read More

Education

sudents interested in the general study of education who are not seeking certification to teach usua ... lly take up this program.this program is suited for several types of students.it is mainly ideal for professionals working in schools in non-teaching positions and for professionals working with students or schools through human service agencies or in other settings Read More

Electrical and Computer Engineering

the program designed to teach engineers, scientists and quantitative analysts important state-of-the ... art methods in signal processing, data science and decision theory.it is specially designed students havung interest for technologyespecially robotics and machine learningand an entrepreneurial spirit Read More

English

the department of english offers several programs.the program enables students to pursue a variety o ... f goals. one could prepare for or advance in a career in instruction; embark on a professional career as a writer; pursue an advanced degree in literary study; be employed in the non-profit sector; or work in the fields of publishing, editing, and technical or professional writing Read More

Environmental Science and Management

it is an interdisciplinary program designed to allow students to combine courses in environmental en ... gineering with related courses in an interdisciplinary area of emphasis. interdisciplinary course work may come from a combination of courses from the following emphasis areas: geosciences, biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical sciences, political science, and business Read More

Environmental Studies

Feminist Studies

feminist studies is an interdisciplinary discipline that produces innovative research and fosters ef ... fective and creative teaching.program focuses on the ways that relations of gender-intersecting with race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, nation, ability, and other axes of difference-are embedded in social, political, and cultural formations Read More

Film and Media Studies

film and media program is specifically designed for those who seek careers in the entertainment and ... information industries.the program will certainly gain an intellectual perspective on these forms that should enhance their professional lives.program will also benefit any student looking at other possible professions because it shares the aim of a liberal arts curriculum to train students in rigorous analytical thinking and provide them with historical knowledge Read More

Geography

the ma program in geography is designed to offer specialized academic and professional training in g ... eography so students may secure a sound graduate background for further specialization or for immediate employment. the program has sufficient flexibility to allow for the individual needs and the interests of students Read More

Global Studies

students learn to approach the world and globalization from various regional perspectives by engagin ... g in research within very different academic and cultural environments. the multicultural experience of the programme is enhanced by the multicultural composition of the group of students who are from all over the world Read More

Hispanic Literatures and Cultures

the program provides students with the fundamentals required as a prerequisite to pursue doctoral wo ... rk in the field, and provides students who pursue a terminal m.a. degree the necessary tools and experience to teach spanish. the curriculum is also designed to serve as a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in the cultural or social service sector, in government positions, or on the free market Read More

History

history is a study of the past; it often seeks to discover patterns of cause and effect that can obj ... ectively determine events of the past.students get a perspective of the world today through evidence as well as an understanding of why and how historical events unfolded through argument and interpretation Read More

History of Art and Architecture

history of art and architecture prepares students for graduate work leading to careers as historians ... and critics of art and architecture, as museum and gallery professionals, and to work in arts administration and historic preservation Read More

History of Art and Architecture

Language, Culture and Society

Latin American and Iberian Studies

the broad, interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students a great deal of scope to define a ... nd develop their scholarly interests.latin american and iberian studies examines the whole culture or civilization, not only throughout the humanities and fine arts, but also throughout the social sciences and history. this allows students to explore a variety of topics - in addition to spanish and portuguese language and literature - such as latin american anthropology, the history of spain and portugal, and the political life of latino communities Read More

Linguistics

by studying this program students will have a deep understanding of language,he ability to apply lin ... guistic methodologies to analyze language ,awareness of cross-cultural difference and respect for diversity Read More

Marine Science

the marine sciences masters programme will enable students to gain a broad understanding of marine s ... ystems, but also specialise in the physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes taking place in seas and oceans.students will investigate how seas and oceans functioned in the past, are functioning at present, and will function in the future Read More

Materials Engineering

the mse graduate program emphasizes the application of the basic sciences to the understanding of th ... e structure, properties, and processing of materials. programs of study are designed to broaden and deepen the students knowledge of those parts of the field which are of most universal applicability Read More

Mathematics

the program prepares you for a career in the teaching profession or industry and provides a solid fo ... undation in mathematics for a phd program in any of the leading universities in the nation Read More

Mechanical Engineering

the ms program in mechanical engineering prepares engineers for doctoral study or industrial positio ... ns that specialize in research, project management and product innovation in mechanical engineering. the program stresses a sound foundation in technical fundamentals, communication and professionalism Read More

Media Arts and Technology

the curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad grounding in media arts and technology, ... motivate creative thought and independent research that pushes the state of the art, provide opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary project work, and impart concrete job skills for work in artistic or technical capacities in future media fields Read More

Medieval Studies

Molecular and Cellular Biology

this program focuses on the fundamental molecular events at the core of all life.it allows students ... to gain skills in contemporary approaches used in molecular and cellular biology and tailor the program around your interests.program is designed to provide diverse training opportunities for graduate students to prepare for successful careers in the biological sciences Read More

Music

the program in music has emphases in composition or performance practice, and integrates studies in ... performance, composition/analysis, and research. graduates will have opportunities that other students will lack. individualized instruction, access to talented faculty, and many opportunities for performing. the course will encourage to develop the highest levels of instrumental skill through individual lessons and personalised learning Read More

Pharmacology

Philosophy

students in the ma program are prepared for a future in education or the workforce with foundational ... skills that support philosophical thinking.general areas of research include ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of law, philosophy of science, feminist philosophy, philosophy of language, experimental philosophy and the history of philosophy Read More

Physics BA

Political Science

the program gives people the skills to understand the constitution, how laws are made, and how to ef ... fectively navigate the complicated world of modern governing with advanced coursework Read More

Religious Studies

the religious studies ma program goes beyond the history and foundation of the world's religions. th ... e program's curriculum includes comparative topics that put religion in the forefront of many modern-day themes, from which students receive a broad understanding of all religions Read More

Renaissance Studies

Sociology

sociology program is designed to prepare students for professional employment in which they can use ... analytical and research skills or for further education in phd programs in sociology.the program emphasizes the attainment of a basic capacity for critical research, analysis, and academic writing Read More

Statistics

the degree in statistics will prepare you to tackle any area of analysis.the program draws upon a wi ... de spectrum of faculty research and teaching interests, including from faculty outside of the school Read More

Teacher Education

this rigorous yet responsive program prepares teachers to improve classroom practices, become skille ... d teacher-leaders, and pursue doctoral studies or other advanced scholarship. our curriculum provides opportunities to engage in meaningful inquiry and analyze important educational issues affecting classrooms Read More

Technology Management

the college of technology offers an array of graduate programs geared to prepare professionals for s ... ome of today's most in-demand, emerging job markets Read More

Theatre

the program intended to ground the student in advanced fundamentals of theatrical theories and pract ... ice while accommodating individual interests and strengths. with a broad curriculum that balances both academic and production experiences, the ma program constitutes a period of study and practice en route to professional work, teaching or further advanced degrees Read More