INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 2014 University of California San Diego • English languagE Programs • CErtifiCatE Programs • univErsity CrEdit Programs ip.extension.ucsd.edu UC San Diego Extension Certificate Programs English Language Programs WELCOME University Credit Programs WELCOME TO UC SAN DIEGO WELCOME TO UC SAN DIEGO Over the years UC San Diego EXTENSION INTERNATIONAL has enthusiastically welcomed PROGRAMS international students. No matter The benefits of an international how diverse their backgrounds, our experience motivate thousands of students share one thing in common: people every year to study in the an adventurous spirit of learning. United States. As they seek academic They choose UC San Diego because advancement, they also improve their of its worldwide research reputation, English language skills and cultural its prize-winning faculty, and the understanding. innovative character of the San Diego UC San Diego’s commitment to region. In return, they enjoy one academic excellence is reflected in of the most valuable educational the high quality of instruction and Mary Walshok experiences of their lives. Roxanne Nuhaily curriculum in the programs which Taught by talented instructors, UC San Diego Extension programs are described in this brochure. This, plus our excellent campus offer the most advanced knowledge and education formats facilities, student support services, and idyllic natural surroundings, available. Students quickly benefit from immediately applicable guarantees the best possible opportunities for your academic success information, a wider network of peers, and a more insightful and satisfaction. The information provided here shows, in pictures understanding of American culture. In combination with UC San and in words, why UC San Diego Extension International Programs is Diego’s striking coastal location, our programs are unlike any others the perfect choice for English language studies, university credit, and in the United States. certificate programs. Welcome...we look forward to meeting you. We are ready to welcome you to UC San Diego Extension International Programs and to help you get started on the experience of a lifetime! Mary Walshok Associate Vice-Chancellor, Public Programs and Roxanne Nuhaily Dean, UC San Diego Extension Director, International Studies UC San Diego Extension WHY CHOOSE UC SAN DIEGO? WHY CHOOSE SAN DIEGO? WHY CHOOSE UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION? www.ucsd.edu www.ucsd.edu/sandiego.html www.ip.extension.ucsd.edu A Great University A Great Location A Great Selection of Language, Academic, • Part of the ten-campus University of California system: • “America’s Finest City” with a great quality of life and Professional Programs UC Berkeley • UC Davis • UC Irvine • UC Los Angeles • 100 kilometers of beaches, mountains up to 2,000 • English language programs for personal or professional UC Merced • UC Riverside • UC San Diego meters, and the best climate in the United States development UC San Francisco • UC Santa Barbara • UC Santa Cruz • Population: 1.3 million in the city and 3 million in the • English language programs to prepare for university • Ranked as the “hottest” university for science by county studies in the U.S. Newsweek, sixth in the U.S. in federal research dollars • Center for biomedical research, electronics, and • Certificate programs to prepare for work experience or • Ranked 15th internationally in the 2012 Academic telecommunications university studies in the U.S. Rankings of World Universities conducted by Shanghai • Credit-bearing University and University Extension Jiao Tong University in China. • The perfect base for exploring California, the Southwest, and nearby Mexico courses at UC San Diego • 1st in Nation based on Positive Impact on the country. • Voted one of the “Best Rides in America” by Bicycling • Highly experienced International Student Services staff • Six Nobel Prize winners on the faculty Magazine • Excellent campus location • A huge campus (over 5 square kilometers) overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a community of over 29,000 students • UC San Diego ranked top surfing school in the U.S. by Surfline.com OUR MISSION CONTENTS Program Dates and Tuition 2-3 English Language Programs 6-11 Work Experience and University Study 12 It is our mission to provide programs of the University Credit Programs 13-15 highest quality, in which people can learn to their Certificate Programs 16-20 Attractions and Activities 21 full potential, develop a deeper understanding of the General Info 22 United States, and always receive courteous and Additional Costs 23 Housing 24-25 knowledgeable service. Application Forms Center Insert UC San Diego Campus and Surrounding Area L A J O ll A 7 4 8 11 1 13 9 14 5 10 6 2 16 3 15 12 1 UC San Diego Extension International 12 Thornton Hospital health.ucsd.edu/locations 20 degrees and sunny! Student Services, English Language Institute (ELI) & International Programs ip.extension. 13 UC San Diego Medical Center Perfect Southern California climate: ucsd.edu health.ucsd.edu/locations Average Average 2 On-campus apartments ip.extension.ucsd.edu 14 La Jolla Veterans Medical Center www.sandiego.va.gov Low ˚C High ˚C 3 Off-campus apartments by PC Housing or Anatolia January 8.9 18.3 (three km from main campus) ac-housing.com or 15 Recreation and Sports Center recreation.ucsd.edu February 10.0 18.9 pchousing.com • Campus Sports facilities include March 11.1 18.9 4 Off-campus hotel accommodations by Marriott three swimming pools Residence Inn marriott.com/lajca Over 20 tennis courts April 12.8 20.0 Two running tracks May 14.4 20.6 5 Price Center bookstore, movie theatre, Weight and fitness rooms restaurants, and more www-bookstore.ucsd.edu Basketball, racquetball, sand volleyball courts June 16.1 21.7 Baseball, soccer fields July 18.3 24.4 6 Geisel Library libraries.ucsd.edu Rock-climbing wall, equipment rental August 19.4 25.6 7 Scripps Institution of Oceanography sio.ucsd.edu • Water sports (including surfing) at Mission Bay Aquatic Center September 16.6 25.0 8 La Jolla Playhouse theatre.ucsd.edu • Camping and other outings arranged by October 16.0 24.0 9 Rady School of Management management.ucsd.edu Outback Adventures November 12.2 21.1 10 Graduate School of International Relations and 16 Jacob’s School of Engineering December 9.4 19.0 Pacific Studies irps.ucsd.edu jacobsschool.ucsd.edu UC San Diego complies with California state laws 11 School of Medicine som.ucsd.edu which regulate cigarette smoking in public areas. Smoking is prohibited near classrooms and offices Participating in any of these educational programs does not provide preference in admission to the and in all covered areas on campus. Students University of California (UC) degree programs. Students interested in applying to UC degree programs attending UC San Diego Extension International should refer to the UC Admissions website or the websites of other UC campuses they wish to attend for Programs must follow all non-smoking rules on campus at all times. UC San Diego is a 100% details about their admissions process. no-smoking campus. 1 E NG L ISH L ANGUAG E P ROGRAMS 2014 Application Fee: $150 See pages 6-11 Communication and Culture $3,250 Intensive Academic $3,750 January 6–March 21 March 31–June 13 June 23– September 5 Intensive Business Fundamentals $3,750 Take the 4-week program Take the 4– week program Intensive Business English $3,750 beginning March 3, beginning June 2, followed followed by this 10-week by this 10-week program with Intensive Legal English $3,950 program with no loss of no loss of instructional 10-Week instructional time. time. Intensive TOEFL Preparation $3,750 University Preparation Academy $3,950 Intensive Pre-University $4,450 January 6–March 22 March 31–June13 June 23– September 6 Conversation $1,400 Jan Feb Mar April 7– May June 30– 6–31 3–28 3–28 May 1 5–30 July 25 Conversation and Fluency $1,900 Two-Week Academic English $1,150 June 16–27 Academic English $1,900 Jan 6–31 Feb 3–28 Mar 3–28 June 2–27 June 30– Business English $2,200 July 25 Medical English $2,500 Jan 6–31 Short Programs and Seminars TEFL Seminar for Professionals $1,800 Jan 13–24 July 7–18 U NIV E RSITY C R E DIT P ROGRAMS Application Fee: $200 See pages 13-15 University and Professional Studies (UPS) $7,800 January 2–March 22 March 24–June 13 June 25– September 6 UPS application deadlines Winter 2014: Aug 23, 2013 Spring 2014: Nov. 15, 2013 Summer 2014: Mar 14, 2014 Credit Academic Connections International $5,300 July 6-26 University Summer Session $ TBD June 30-Aug 2 Aug 4-September 6 C E RTIFI C AT E P ROGRAMS Application Fee: $200 See pages 16-20 TEFL Proficiency $4,750 January 7–March 22 April 1–June 13 June 24– September 6 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) $8,300 January 7–June 13 April 1–September 6 June 24– December 6 September 23–March 21, 2015 Summer Intensive TEFL $8,300 June 24– September 6 TEFL Special Studies in TEFL $4,750 January 7–March 22 April 1–June 13 June 24– September 6 TEFL application deadlines Winter 2014: Dec. 6, 2013 Spring 2014: March 21, 2014 Summer 2014: June 13, 2014 Web Publishing (1 quarter) $6,500 January 2–March 21 March 26–June 13 June 25– September 12 Project Management (2 quarters) $12,000 March 26–September 12 Business Essentials (1 quarter) $6,500 January 9–March 21 April 3–June 13 July 2– September 12 Business Essentials (2 quarters) $10,500 January 9–June 13 April 3–September 12 July 2– December 12 Business Essentials (3 quarters) $14,500 January 9–September 12 April 3–December 12 July 2– March 20, 2015 October 2–June 12, 2015 Business Business Management (2 quarters) $10,500 January 2–June 13 March 26–September 12 June 25– December 12 September24–March 20, 2015 Business Management Academic Year Program January 2–September 12 March 26–December 12 June 25– March 20, 2015 September 24–June 12, 2015 (3 quarters) $14,500 2 E NG L ISH L ANGUAG E P ROGRAMS 2014 Application Fee: $150 See pages 6-11 PleaseAdditional note: Costs: All See are page fees 23 in U.S.