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Department of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
•Where is UCSB located?
•How can I visit UCSB?
•What degrees and programs does the Department of Education have to offer?
•How many students are enrolled and how many do you accept each year?
•Can I complete the degree program on a part-time basis?
•What are the research interests of the Faculty?
•Is there a general advisor that I can speak with?
•How do I apply?
•What is your application deadline?
•Do I have to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test?
•Is there a minimum GRE General Test score requirement?
•What does a graduate program look for when making admission decisions?
•How long will graduate school take?
•Do you have any information meetings that students can attend?
•What are my housing options as a graduate student?
•How do I apply for financial aid?
General Information
A: The University of California is located on 989 acres of the California coast about 8 miles northwest of Santa Barbara and 90 miles north of Los Angeles, within Santa Barbara County. The foothills of the Santa Ynez and Sierra Madre Mountains and the Los Padres National Forest skirt the city of Santa Barbara. It is a scenic city on the central Pacific coast of California and is often referred to as the “American Riviera” because of its Mediterranean climate. Santa Barbara is also known for its rich variety of cultural arts and current events.
A: The Visitors' Center home page has information about campus tours, driving to UCSB, a campus map, a virtual tour, a list of local hotels and motels, and the dates for special events, such as Parents Weekend, Spring Insight, and Fall Preview. If you’d like to meet with one of the Department of Education Faculty members during your visit here, you can contact the Faculty member directly for an appointment. Click here for Faculty contact information.
Academic Programs
Q: What degrees and programs does the Department of Education have to offer?
A: The Department of Education in The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education offers an intellectually rich environment in which graduate students are encouraged to pursue a program of study tailored to their research interests. All the Emphases are characterized by a high degree of collaboration and mentorship. Through experience in graduate courses, research experiences, and teaching, students have multiple opportunities to acquire the knowledge, dispositions, and skills to be first-rate scholars and teachers.
Both an M.A. and Ph.D. degree are available in the following emphases:
Emphasis in Child and Adolescent Development
Emphasis in Cultural Perspectives and Comparative Education
Emphasis in Educational Leadership and Organization
Emphasis in Research Methodology
Emphasis in Special Education, Disabilities, and Risk Studies
Emphasis in Teaching and Learning
An Ed.D. is another degree option and is available in the following program:
Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
The Teacher Education Program offers the Multiple-Subject, the Single-Subject, and the Level I Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Teaching Credentials with a Master's degree in Education.
For upper-division undergraduates, a Minor in Education is available through the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education. Freshman and sophmores interested in science and math may want to consider the Science and Math Initiative program.
Q: How many students are enrolled and how many do you accept each year?
A: The GGSE Department of Education enrolls approximately 200 students. Although there are variations year to year, the Department of Education alone typically enrolls 50-70 new students each year. Note, this does not include our Teacher Education students, Counseling, Clinical, School Psychology, nor Joint Doctoral students – just the Department of Education students.
Q: Can I complete the degree program on a part-time basis?
A: The majority of our students are full-time students taking 8 to 12 units per quarter. The fees are the same no matter how many units you take. It is not unusual for students to work part-time in addition to taking classes.
Q: What are the research interests of the Faculty?
A: The GGSE Faculty have a wide range of research and teaching interests. For more information on our Faculty, please see the following link: Faculty Bios
Q: Is there a general advisor that I can speak with?
A: The information on our web pages is intended to serve as an advisory tool. For more detailed questions regarding our various programs, prospective students should contact the Department of Education Program Assistants or the Emphasis or Program Leader/s. Please see the following link for contact information: Dept of Ed Contact
Application Information
A: Please see the Department of Education Admissions Checklist if you are interested in applying to any one of our six emphases.
If you would like to apply to the Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, please visit their web page for admission requirements and an application checklist.
For further information regarding admissions see Student Affairs Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is your application deadline?
A: There are two application deadlines for applying to any one of the six emphases in the Department of Education for the following fall quarter:
• December 15th - for consideration of internal financial support
• May 1st - final application deadline
The Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership application deadline is February 1. Additional information can be found by visiting their web page at: Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Q: Do I have to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test?
A: Yes. The GRE General Test is a requirement when applying to the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education. The test is comprised of three sections: Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing. All three sections are required. Although ETS will allow an individual to take separate sections of the GRE General Test, UCSB does not. UCSB will only accept the most recent test date that contains a complete GRE General Test score with all three sections taken. Test scores must be within 5 years of the quarter for which you are applying.
Q: Is there a minimum GRE General Test score requirement?
A: No, the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education does not require a minimum GRE General Test score. Your application packet will be reviewed as a whole.
Q: What does a graduate program look for when making admission decisions?
A: Admission decisions are made at the emphasis or program level. Generally, Faculty in the Department of Education are interested in admitting students of the highest quality, with relevant experience, and with research interests that can be served by the graduate program.
Q: How long will graduate school take?
A: The graduate education experience varies from student to student. Time to degree similarly varies based on students’ research project and type of degree sought. The M.A. degree generally takes 2 to 3 years. The Ed.D. degree is completed in 3 years. The Ph.D. degree has the largest variation as the goal is for students to make original contributions to the research literature. Ph.D. students typically finish in 5 to 6 years.
Q: Do you have any information meetings that students can attend?
A: Not at this time, but you are always encouraged to periodically review our website for information and new updates.
Q: What are my housing options as a graduate student?
A: Apartments surround the UC Santa Barbara campus, and most students live
in an apartment at some point during their tenure at UCSB. Graduate students may want to start their housing search with apartments in mind. There are both University owned and privately owned apartments surrounding UCSB. The University owned apartments are separated into: Family Student Housing and Single Student Housing. The Community Housing Office is where you will find information regarding privately owned apartments.
Q: How do I apply for financial aid?
A: For information on financial aid please go to our Student Affairs Office Financial Aid web page.
Revised: 8/20/08