Academic Services

Interdisciplinary Emphases

Graduate students at UCSB may take advantage of several interdisciplinary emphases and certificates to enhance their education by acquiring skills that supplement their major discipline. Student eligibility for interdisciplinary emphases may be limited to the doctoral level and/or to certain majors.

Students who are looking to add into a particular emphasis must complete a Graduate Petition Form and pay the $20 petition processing fee. In order to complete the petition the student should secure the appropriate signature from their home department. Upon paying the $20 fee and obtaining the appropriate approval the student may bring the Cashier's receipt and the complete form to the Graduate Division. The Graduate Division will then process the form and, if approved, forward it to the appropriate Faculty Advisor for the desired emphasis.

Below are available emphases and their applicable majors.

Enrolled graduate students at UCSB may also pursue either of two certificates in addition to their degree:

1. The Graduate Program in Management Practice (GPMP) provides doctoral students a sound introduction in the fundamentals of business management in preparation for successful careers using their graduate training beyond the University. The program includes four courses taught in the College of Letters and Science, College of Engineering, and Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, as well as a 160-hour internship in an approved organization.

2. The Certificate in College and University Teaching (CCUT) is designed for doctoral and M.F.A. students who wish to demonstrate superior competence and experience in preparation for teaching at the university or college level. Certificate requirements include completion or attainment of a number of teaching-related skills and experiences culminating in independent instruction of an entire class with the support of a UCSB faculty mentor.