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Ph.d. in applied linguistics program requirements, introduction to doctoral studies in applied linguistics.

All students in the Ph.D. Program in Applied Linguistics are required to take Applied Linguistics 209: Introduction to Doctoral Studies in Applied Linguistics, during their first quarter in the program. This 4-unit course is taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading basis.

Area of Research Focus

Students are required to take 8 courses, or 32 units, that are relevant to their research foci. These courses are selected in conjunction with the faculty mentor. Courses taken for the area of research focus requirement must be taken for letter grades. These 32 units may not include: Applied Lingusitics 375, 400, 495, 597 or 599, or Linguistics 275, 375, or 495. No more than eight of the 32 units may be in 596 courses. Any independent studies units applied toward the requirement should be in Applied Linguistics 596, if possible. Any additional courses that are not required for the research specialization may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading basis.

Qualifying Paper

In lieu of a written qualifying examination, one Qualifying Paper (“QP”), which is an original research paper of publishable quality, is required. The paper may be revised or an extended seminar paper but must be prepared after admission to the Ph.D. program. Students choose the topic of the paper in consultation with appropriate faculty members from UCLA and with the consent of the faculty mentor. The finished paper must be evaluated by three faculty members from UCLA, two of whom must be faculty members of the Applied Linguistics faculty* including its affiliated members and one of whom must be a faculty member outside of the department. Additional faculty and temporary faculty may serve as supernumerary members, if desired.

*For the QP, Applied Linguistics adjunct assistant professors may sign as one of the two internal members.

Language Requirements

Before advancement to candidacy, students must demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language. This may be demonstrated by means of: (1) a UCLA Foreign Language Department Placement exam, showing equivalency to completion of the sixth quarter of instruction in a foreign language; or (2) completion of the sixth quarter of instruction in a foreign language at UCLA with a minimum grade of Satisfactory or a letter grade of B or better. Non-native speakers of English may use English to fulfill the language requirement.

Doctoral Committee

The doctoral committee is nominated by the student, approved by the department chair, then appointed officially by the Dean of the Graduate Division.  The doctoral committee will include a minimum of four members, three “inside” the department of Applied Linguistics and one “outside” faculty member (a regular UCLA faculty member who holds no official affiliation with the department). In addition, Graduate Division regulations specify that there must be two different departmental affiliations represented among the four members of the committee. For more information, please see the “ Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study ” manual published by the Graduate Division.

Preliminary Oral Examination and Advancement to Candidacy

After completion of the above requirements, including appointment of the doctoral committee,the preliminary oral exam is held. All committee members must be present to participate and unanimously determine the adequacy of the student’s preparation to write the dissertation and whether a Final Oral Exam is to be held.  If it is determined that the student is prepared (i.e., if the student passes the preliminary oral exam), the examination report is filed with the Graduate Division. The paperwork is completed by the staff of Graduate Division and the Registrar’s Office. The student then completes his/her portion of the paperwork, pays an advancement to candidacy fee, and is officially advanced to candidacy and awarded the Candidate in Philosophy (C.Phil.) degree.

Candidate in Philosophy Degree

The intermediate degree of Candidate in Philosophy (C. Phil) is awarded to qualified students on advancement to candidacy for the Ph.D. program.  The C. Phil is not a terminal degree but gives formal recognition to a definite state of progress toward the doctorate.

The Dissertation

Each student is required to complete and file a dissertation, under the guidance of the doctoral committee, as a final demonstration of his/her ability to carry out original research under the guidance of the doctoral committee. A minimum of three members of the doctoral committee, suggested by the committee chair and approved by all committee members at the time of the preliminary oral exam, must read the dissertation and certify that it satisfies the research requirements of the Ph.D.  These three members must include at least two “inside” and at least one “outside” member.

The Public Report (Doctoral Colloquium)

All candidates must make a public report of their research results. This report should be scheduled through the Graduate Student Advisor, for rooms, equipment, and publicity to the academic community.

Normal Progress Toward the Degree

As stated in the Program Requirements published by the Graduate Division, the normative time to complete the Ph.D. degree in Applied Linguistics is, “From first enrollment in the doctoral program to advancement to candidacy: two to three years. From first enrollment to completion of degree: three to five years. The outside limit for the Ph.D. from start to finish, including leaves or interruptions of any kind, is seven calendar years from first enrollment. The approved normative time-to-degree for the Ph.D. is 15 quarters (five years).”

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Ph.D. in Culture and Performance Admissions

NOTE: The application for F2024 admissions cycle closed on Nov. 15.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

For the Ph.D. program in Culture and Performance, all applicants are required to follow the University's graduate admissions criteria and requirements .

In addition to the University's minimum requirements , all Culture and Performance Ph.D. applicants are expected to submit:

• A writing sample
• Three (3) letters of recommendation

The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required. Please do not send your GRE scores because they will not be reviewed. Samples of creative work relevant to proposed graduate research are welcome but not required.

Applicants to the Ph.D. program also are normally expected to hold a master's degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university. Applicants for the Ph.D. without an M.A. degree in a related field will fulfill our department’s M.A. requirements while working toward their Ph.D. The program requires full-time attendance.

The Department does not offer a terminal M.A. in Culture and Performance. A master's degree is not required to apply or to enter our program.

November 15th of the year prior to entry is the official deadline for filing an application for fall quarter enrollment. This applies to all Ph.D. applicants to the Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance. Applicants are required to apply online using the application form on the Graduate Division website . Review of applications that are not complete by the November 15th deadline cannot be guaranteed. Admission to the program is for fall quarter only. Students who are admitted but do not enroll may reapply, but are not guaranteed admission at a later date.

CULTURE AND PERFORMANCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DETAILS

Statement of purpose.

Applicants should submit one Statement of Purpose (1,500 word limit), which outlines how their personal and professional goals align with graduate training in our department. Applicants should feel free to describe previous experience and research as it applies to their academic goals, but the focus should be on the work that they hope to do as a graduate student in our department, as well as their future career goals. Chiefly, applicants should aim for specificity in their statements as well as use this opportunity to accentuate their clear writing skills. Keep in mind that this is a unique instance within the greater application to showcase originality in thought and action, and to illustrate not only aptitude as a student and professional, but as a passionate person at work in the world.

This section of the application is your chance to tell us what you want to do here in the Culture and Performance program. Describe your research interests in particular. What questions do you want to investigate in relation to what materials? What new knowledge and skills that apply to this interest area are you expecting to develop through graduate study in our program? Do you see evidence that the necessary resources are available at UCLA? Of course you should also address the topics given in the application materials: your purpose in applying, your area of specialization, your plans for future occupation or profession, and any additional information that may aid us in evaluating your preparation and your aptitude for graduate study at UCLA.

Please review FAQs below for other information.

Writing Sample

All applicants to our Ph.D. program must supply one writing sample. It is a very important part of your application materials. Typical writing samples include research papers, term papers, or Master's/M.Phil theses. Longer documents such as the latter might be excerpted or sent in full with specified sections to read. The applicant should ultimately choose the example that best demonstrates their writing abilities, research skills, and capacities for critical thinking. It is taken as a strong indicator of a prospective student's ability to engage with scholarly materials. Writing samples should not exceed approximately 20-25 pages.

We are looking for high quality in whatever genre is submitted. We would be particularly interested in writing that demonstrates the kind of research, analysis, and synthesis that is essential in the scholarly aspects of our doctoral program. But, if you feel your best writing falls into other genre categories, you might consider a portfolio approach to provide a good sense of the character and range of your writing skills.

While we prefer writing samples where the applicant is the sole author, we also recognize that collaborative authorship is a convention in many academic fields. If submitting a co-authored piece, the applicant should clearly specify their contributions to the project in terms of conceptualizing the framework and research questions, developing the methodology, gathering data, performing the analysis, and the writing process.

Letters of Recommendation

All applicants must provide three (3) letters of recommendation. The department would prefer to see at least one if not most of the letters of recommendation come from academic sources, such as previous professors. If you have colleagues, supervisors, non-academic instructors (such as dance teachers), etc. whom you believe can write you a strong letter of recommendation, you can choose to include them in your application materials for review. The letters should attest to your academic capabilities and your ability or potential to carry out a research project at the doctoral level.

UCLA ADMISSION APPLICATION REMINDERS

Please review additional requirements at University's graduate admissions criteria and requirements .

Requirements for International Applicants

For information about requirements for International applicants, please review UCLA Graduate Division International Applicants to Graduate School .

English Requirements

Students whose native language is not English or who did not receive their bachelor’s degree in an Anglophone country, must certify proficiency in English when applying to UCLA. This applies to U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents as well as international applicants. If you are admitted, you may also be required to confirm your proficiency upon arrival. Submit scores received on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as part of the application. Applications are not considered complete without the test scores. Because processing, sending, and receiving TOEFL and IELTS test scores often takes several weeks, international students must schedule their examination no later than September in order to meet the Departmental deadlines. For further information about these requirements, please review UCLA Graduate Education English Requirements .

Funding Opportunities

The Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance is committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and makes great efforts to provide all entering students with financial support. Newly admitted candidates are considered for campus-wide awards prior to beginning their programs. During their first year, CAP students typically receive funding through a combination of departmental awards and employment in the form of teaching assistantships and/or graduate student researcher positions. For CAP, students are prioritized for support up to the 4th year in the program, if available. We are unable to detail funding specifics until after determining admitted cohorts. Applicants are advised to apply for their desired graduate programs first and consider the financial costs of their options after admissions decisions are made.

Entering students are encouraged to complete the fellowship section of the UCLA Graduate Application for campus-wide award opportunities and to review Funding for Entering Students .

Additionally, all students are given the opportunity to apply for Teaching Assistantship positions, which offer a quarterly salary, fee remissions, and health insurance during the term(s) of employment when working at least 25%. Typically, continuing students are informed of funding including any awards and employment during the Summer. To maintain their support packages, students must show satisfactory progress in the graduate program.

We are not a Self-supporting graduate program: Self-supporting means that all program costs, both direct and indirect, are covered by revenues generated by the program such as student charges.

UCLA Graduate Division provides a comprehensive Graduate Student Financial Support handbook to acquaint you with the range of opportunities to support graduate study at UCLA. The Graduate Division also provides a search database for additional opportunities. UCLA GRAPES allows you to search for awards from among 625 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral awards.

For federal financial aid, please visit the UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for eligibility requirements, application, and additional information.

Have a look at the FAQs below. If you have further questions, you can contact us at [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

What general advice can you offer me for applying to your program.

Please read the following questions and answers. For an overview of the graduate school application process, you may find it beneficial to read The Gentle Guide for Applying to Graduate Schools , written by our own Dr. David Shorter.

What is the deadline for applications?

The deadline to submit application materials for the Ph.D. in Culture and Performance is November 15th. The deadline to submit application materials for the M.F.A. in Choreographic Inquiry is December 1st. Review of application materials sent after the deadline cannot be guaranteed.

How do I know if I am a good fit for your department?

We understand that applying for graduate school can be a commitment of your time, money, and energy. Before contacting us, be sure that you have taken the first steps in determining a department's fit with your goals. Be sure to read our faculty members' profiles. Because "arts," "culture," and "dance" have come to mean so many different things, you should find overlap between your graduate research project and our faculty's areas of expertise, though this could also mean theories and/or methods. Also, be sure to look at our degree requirements and our required "core" coursework. A good sign of "fit" between applicants and a program is when the required coursework directly supports the applicant's scholarly interests. And if after these primary steps, if you still have questions, please reach out to the Vice Chair of Graduate Affairs.

How can I apply?

Applicants apply online using the Application for Graduate Admission .

How do I submit official transcripts?

If extended an offer of admission, official transcripts are sent directly from your institution’s registrar’s office to our department, either via mail or electronically [email protected] or are sent by the applicant via mail but have never been opened by the applicant. UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance ATTN SAO OFFICE 120 Westwood Plaza 150 Kaufman Hall Los Angeles, California 90095-1608 As part of your application, you will be required to upload a copy of an unofficial transcript. Review materials to be uploaded .

Should I arrange a campus visit before applying?

Applicants are welcome to visit the UCLA campus if they would like, but no tours of the Department are offered. Applicants can familiarize themselves with the department’s graduate degree programs and faculty by reviewing the Graduate and Faculty pages of our website. Please read the information provided on this website closely. Then, for any further questions, contact us at [email protected] . If your question is research specific, you may also email the Vice Chair of Graduate Affairs. You may also contact specific faculty members in your area of research to determine their current research interests or possible sabbatical plans in the near future. Faculty, staff and student contact information is listed on this site under People. In addition, the following links may help you learn more about campus: - UCLA Graduate Tours - UCLA Virtual Tour - UCLA Arts Prospective Students : Undergraduate & Graduate Information Request (email list) and UCLA Arts Recruitment Calendar - UCLA Maps, Directions, and Parking

Do you offer an M.A. in Culture and Performance at UCLA?

We do not offer a terminal M.A. in our Department. Students can earn their M.A. while completing the requirements for a Ph.D. All graduate students entering the Culture and Performance program at UCLA are expected to complete the Ph.D.

What is the acceptance rate for the Ph.D. in Culture and Performance program?

Please see the Program Profile Report for information regarding the admission and acceptance rates.

What is the acceptance rate for the M.F.A. in Choreographic Inquiry program?

What should i include as my writing sample for the ph.d. application.

All applicants to our Ph.D. program must supply one writing sample. It is a very important part of your application materials. Typical writing samples include research papers, term papers, or Master's/M.Phil theses. Longer documents such as the latter might be excerpted or sent in full with specified sections to read. The applicant should ultimately choose the example that best demonstrates their writing abilities, research skills, and capacities for critical thinking. It is taken as a strong indicator of a prospective student's ability to engage with scholarly materials. Writing samples should not exceed approximately 20-25 pages. We are looking for high quality in whatever genre is submitted. We would be particularly interested in writing that demonstrates the kind of research, analysis, and synthesis that is essential in the scholarly aspects of our doctoral program. But, if you feel your best writing falls into other genre categories, you might consider a portfolio approach to provide a good sense of the character and range of your writing skills. While we prefer writing samples where the applicant is the sole author, we also recognize that collaborative authorship is a convention in many academic fields. If submitting a co-authored piece, the applicant should clearly specify their contributions to the project in terms of conceptualizing the framework and research questions, developing the methodology, gathering data, performing the analysis, and the writing process.

What are you looking for in the WACD M.F.A. Statement on Choreographic Inquiry?

This is in addition to the Statement of Purpose required by UCLA Graduate Admissions, and will be uploaded in the supplemental document section toward the end of the application. For the WACD M.F.A. Statement on Choreographic Inquiry: - Describe your choreographic interests. - What questions do you want to investigate, and in relation to what sources? - What new knowledge and skills that apply to these interest areas are you expecting to develop through graduate study? - What do you see as evidence that the necessary resources are available at UCLA?

Does the WACD Statement on Choreographic Inquiry have any maximum or minimum word count or page lengths?

Please review the application for word count and page length maximum and minimum.

Can I have non-academic people write letters of recommendation?

Possibly. The department would prefer to see at least one if not most of the letters of recommendation come from academic sources, such as previous professors. If you have colleagues, supervisors, non-academic instructors (such as dance instructors), etc that you believe can write you a strong letter of recommendation, it is your choice to have them submit a letter of recommendation which will be included in your application materials for review.

For the M.F.A. applicant, is a research paper sample required?

A writing sample is optional for M.F.A. applicants. However it is useful as a demonstration of the applicant's area of research interest(s) for the purpose of assessing the applicant's aptitude for graduate study at UCLA.

What types of creative work should I send if I am applying to the Ph.D. in Culture and Performance Program?

Please keep in mind that sending in creative work is optional. Including samples of creative work with your online application is appropriate for applicants who are working in mediums outside of solely answer-based analysis and representation. We are not asking for creative work unrelated to the proposed research project. Some examples include applicants' photographs from their fieldwork or if they are using film in their work. There is a section within the online application for uploading supporting documents. You will be able to upload PDFs here, for example, you may upload a page listing links to your online materials.

Is the GRE required?

No. The GRE is not required for M.F.A. in Choreographic Inquiry or the Ph.D. in Culture and Performance. If you submit your GRE scores, they will not be included in your application for review.

I will be submitting my application materials by the deadline, but my Letters or Recommendation and/or my TOEFL/IELTS test scores will be late. Will that be okay?

Our process for reviewing Ph.D applications begins on November 15th. While it obviously takes time to fully review the applications, we cannot hold certain applications to be reviewed later. So in the case of late materials, while your file may still be reviewed without a Letter of Recommendation, there is always the possibility that such an absence will result in a negative evaluation since we have fewer materials to make a fair, comparative assessment. All applications are weighed by the same standard, including the announced deadlines.

Does the foreign language requirement have to be completed before entering the Ph.D. program?

No. Ph.D. students must complete the requirement no later than the end of the fifth quarter of residence in the major. Please see Ph.D. degree requirements .

What kind of funding is available for entering graduate students?

Newly admitted candidates are considered for campus-wide awards prior to beginning their programs. During their first year, MFA and CAP students typically receive funding through a combination of departmental awards and employment in the form of teaching assistantships and/or graduate student researcher positions. For MFA students, funding opportunities through employment are available for their second year. For CAP, students are prioritized for support up to the 4th year in the program, if available. We are unable to detail funding specifics until after determining admitted cohorts. Applicants are advised to apply for their desired graduate programs first and consider the financial costs of their options after admissions decisions are made. Entering students are encouraged to complete the fellowship section of the UCLA Graduate Application for campus-wide award opportunities. Please visit the Graduate Division website  which provides extensive financial information for the prospective student.

When will I be notified if I am accepted or not?

Once a decision has been made, an email will be sent from the Graduate Division to the email address you provided in the application. The email does not contain the decision; instead, you will be advised how to access your decision letter. Admission can often take a few months for a variety of reasons as the process is lengthy and involved. Generally, applicants are informed sometime in March or April.

How many units of coursework taken outside of UCLA can be applied towards the graduate program?

Please review the Standards & Procedures for Graduate Study . - Transfer of Credit - Through petition, courses completed in graduate status on other UC campuses may apply to master’s programs at UCLA, provided they were not used toward a previous degree. Such courses may fulfill up to one-half of the total course requirement, one-half of the graduate course requirement, and one-third of the academic residence requirement. - A maximum of two courses completed with a minimum grade of ‘B’ in graduate status at institutions other than UC may apply to UCLA master’s programs. Two courses would be the equivalent of eight quarter units or five semester units. They may not fulfill the minimum five-graduate-course requirement or the academic residence requirement. The approval of the Graduate Division and the student’s major department is required on a petition for transfer of credit. - Courses taken for any other degree previously awarded at UCLA or another institution, and courses taken before the award of the bachelor’s degree may not be applied toward a graduate degree at UCLA. - Correspondence courses are not applicable to graduate degrees.

Is there a way of enrolling in classes without already being admitted to the program?

Opportunities to enroll in classes are based upon space availability and instructor consent through the "concurrent enrollment" program offered through  UCLA Extension . As a general rule, students may not audit courses in the Department of World Arts and Cultural/Dance.

What if I have technical difficulties submitting my documents?

You are advised to create a Technical Support ticket (using the link provided in the application) if you encounter a technical issue. That will ensure the university vendor is aware of the problem and can work with you to resolve it.

I recently received notification that I was denied admission. Is it possible to learn any factors that influenced the decision or specific ways to improve my application for future admissions cycles?

We regularly admit a very small percentage of those applying and it remains difficult to address the varied reasons why an application fares better in our review process. More often than not, the contours of an applicant's research do not align with the short-term availability or research interests of our faculty. Perhaps an applicant proposed working with a faculty member who is shifting their research focus or planning to be away from the campus in the upcoming years. Often, an application is rated lower if the proposed project could be developed in a more standard academic department since we necessarily want to favor those applications that particularly need our department's curriculum or the influences provided by our campus and community. Before writing us regarding your admission denial, please recognize that we will not reverse any acceptance decisions for this academic year. Additionally, many factors cannot be discussed such as contents of letters of recommendation. Lastly, do feel free to apply again in the future.

I was a graduate student in the department and I left either by filing the withdrawal form or have not registered for more than a quarter. How can I continue my graduate studies?

University requirements state that unless granted a formal leave of absence, continuing graduate students who fail to register are considered to have withdrawn from the University and must compete for readmission with all other applicants. Thus, applicants who were previously registered at any time as graduate students at UCLA, whether having completed a graduate program or not, must submit an online application with the application fee. A formal application for readmission is not required for students who are returning from an official leave of absence.  1. Notify the department’s Student Affairs Officer at [email protected] that an application is forthcoming; 2. Submit an online application to the University. Application fee is required. Requests for the letters of recommendation or transcripts are not required for readmission;  3. In the place of a Statement of Purpose, submit a short letter outlining your detailed plans for a timely completion of degree;  4. In the Plans for Graduate Study section of the application, select application type "Readmit w Dept Rec."

Where do I find information about Degree Requirements, Regulations and Policies such as Leave of Absence (LOA), Filing Fee, In-Absentia, etc?

As a current or returning graduate student, your best companion is Graduate Division’s  Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA . This document is under the purview of Graduate Division and is updated whenever policies and/or procedures change for graduate students at UCLA.

Who can take dance/choreography classes at UCLA?

All current students are welcome to take dance and choreography classes here at WACD. Some popular classes may fill early, so be sure to register as soon as you are able. All students can register for beginning level classes, which are intended for students who are new to dance, or to a particular style of dance. For example, an experienced ballet dancer may wish to take a beginning West African dance class. Intermediate and advanced levels require attendance at the placement class that happens at the first class meeting at the beginning of each quarter. The placement process allows the instructors to ensure that students are enrolled in the class that most suits their needs at the time, and is not a personal judgment or a statement about potential. If you’re not sure what styles of dance or what levels are right for you, please email the instructor. In the case of a beginning level class you may simply show up to class on the first day of class. Bear in mind, however, that there is no guarantee you will be allowed to enroll in a class if it is full. WACD undergraduate and graduate students have first priority once classes are full.

What kind of dance performance opportunities exist for current UCLA students?

Current students periodically need dancers for showings related to their degree progress. Sometimes auditions are posted, while other times fellow dance class attendees are approached. Check the WACD bulletin boards posted throughout the department for audition information. There is also an annual faculty-choreographed showcase during spring quarter every year. Audition information will be posted in the department.

Can I contact WACD faculty or staff and ask them to review my PhD proposal and other materials, before I submit my application?

Please do not send your application materials to us in advance or request feedback on them. To keep the process fair, faculty or staff cannot assess your materials or advise you on how to prepare them. We read and evaluate your materials solely during our formal application review cycle.

Where can I find additional information if I have questions about graduate admissions?

Please visit UCLA Graduate Programs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs ) about Admissions.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

The UCLA Career Center offers personal assistance and programs on the graduate and professional school application process, including program selection, the personal statement, faculty recommendations, admissions tests, and financial assistance. Please review this section of our web site for important information you should consider and think about as you plan your coursework.

UCLA courses that satisfy the English requirement for health professions schools:

Introduction.

The following courses will each satisfy part of the “one-year English requirement” for most professional schools in the health sciences. In addition, many of these courses will also satisfy the College of Letters & Science Writing II requirement, or L&S General Education requirements.

*Note that the L&S General Education requirements are new for students that enter Fall 02 and after. Anyone that has entered BEFORE Fall 02 should follow the old GE structure. In addition, some courses will only satisfy the new GE structure, and not the old one. Check with your college advising unit listed below for more details.*

The general rule is that courses offered through the English department and any course satisfying the Writing II requirement (indicated by a “W” after the course number) will satisfy part of the English requirement for professional schools in the health sciences.

*Please check with individual schools for final confirmation of these selections.*

To fulfill one year of English, we recommend that you take one literature course; one composition/expository writing course (Writing Programs and “W” courses included in this category); and one additional course in either literature or composition. The “W” provides a “writing intensive” notation on your official transcript.  Please feel free to take more!  Additional courses in composition and literature can both enhance your application, and help your performance on exams such as the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), Dental Admissions Test (DAT), Optometry Admissions Test (OAT), etc.

Course List

The following grid lists recommended courses in alphabetical order by department. These courses are not necessarily offered each quarter, or each academic year. Check the Schedule of Classes each quarter for availability.  Courses that have more than one category checked DO NOT automatically satisfy more than one requirement. Check with your College advising office for details:

• AAP students go to 1209 Campbell Hall;
• College Honors students go to A-311 Murphy Hall;
• Student Athletes go to the Morgan Center; and
• all other College of Letters & Science students go to A-316 Murphy Hall to verify GE, Writing I and II requirements.
• Engineering students go to 6426 Boelter Hall;
• Arts & Architecture students go to 194 Kinross Building South; and
• Theater, Film & Television students go to 103 East Melnitz

Consult the catalog for course descriptions.

# Some of these courses will not fulfill the new L&S General Education requirement after Fall 02.  Check with your college advising unit listed above for more details.

**English 4W and 4HW are pre-requisites for the English major and minor. Due to the high demand for this class, please choose an alternative whenever possible.

^Please check with individual schools about their acceptance of science-based writing courses.

International Applicants

Students come from all over the world to attend UCLA. Indeed, part of what makes UCLA great is the wide variety of experiences and backgrounds our students bring to our campus community. Each year we admit students from nearly 90 countries. UCLA is truly an international institution located in one of the world’s most international cities.

Read on to learn more about being an international applicant.

Academic Requirements

As an undergraduate, you may apply for admission as a freshman (first-year) or a transfer student.

You’re a freshman applicant if you completed secondary school and have not enrolled in a regular session at any college or university. UCLA does not admit students into any undergraduate program who already hold Bachelor’s degrees, nor do we admit students who have the equivalent of three years (130 quarter-units or more) of transferable university work. You may not disregard your college record and apply as a freshman.

Transfer applicants need to be at the junior level, that is, have taken college level coursework amounting to 90-130 quarter (60-90 semester) units of credit. UCLA gives preference to students transferring from California community colleges, including international students. Historically, over 80% of admitted international transfers were attending a California community college when they applied.

To learn more about applying, including important dates and deadlines, visit the freshman or transfer page.

Education System Requirements

Depending on your country and educational system, you may have to meet additional admission requirements. Learn more about country-specific requirements .

Language Requirements for International Students

English language proficiency is critical to your success at UCLA. If all of your high school/secondary school education was completed in English, you are considered proficient and do not need to satisfy this requirement. However, if you've completed all or some high school or secondary school in a country where English was  not  the language of instruction, you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency if you have had  less than 3 years  of instruction in English. To demonstrate English language proficiency, students are required to take the  Test of English as a Foreign Language  (TOEFL), the  International English Language Testing Service  (IELTS), or the  Duolingo English Test .

We look for a competitive score above 100 (with sub-scores above 22) on the TOEFL, 7 or above on the IELTS, or a 120 or higher on the Duolingo English Test (DET).

Current Applicants: TOEFL, IELTS, and DET scores can be updated post-submission directly through the UC Application website . Note that while official test scores are not required to be sent along with the application for our review process, all test information must be accurately self-reported on the application site no later than January. You may send your TOEFL scores to one UC campus, and all campuses you apply to will receive them. Conversely, IELTS and DET results must be sent to each campus you apply to. DET scores must be submitted through the DET testing portal . Be sure to include your UC Application ID when sending DET scores.

If you’re admitted to UCLA and your native language is not English, we may also require you to take UCLA’s  English-as-a-Second-Language Placement Examination (ESLPE) immediately before the term in which you enter. If your score indicates a weakness in English, several terms of your program may include special courses in English for international students. If your score shows that you are seriously deficient, you’ll be required to gain proficiency in English before you’re allowed to pursue your studies at UCLA.

Financial Information

UCLA does not award scholarships or financial aid to undergraduate students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States. International students must prove that they have sufficient funds available to them to pay for their educational and living expenses. For example, students admitted to Fall Quarter 2024 will need a minimum of about $76,327 (with an additional $5,000 recommended for additional personal expenses, contingencies and summer expenses). This minimum amount usually grows each year.

UCLA also requires that all international students on non-immigrant visas have adequate medical insurance during all periods of enrollment. More information about these requirements will be sent to students when they are admitted.

Transcripts and Official Records

We require records from the secondary schools you have attended that show subjects taken and grades received, as well as any national or government certificates earned.

Documents of all college or university coursework must also be sent in the original language, along with English translations. Please do not send these documents now. If you apply and are admitted, your admission packet will have instructions.

Message About Agents and Consultants

UCLA Undergraduate Admission does not partner with agents to represent the University or to administer any part of the application process. The engagement of agents or private organizations for the purpose of recruiting or enrolling international students is not endorsed by UCLA.

UCLA expects an application to be the work of the student and any deviation violates University policy which may lead to rejection of application materials, revocation of an admission offer, cancellation of admission, or involuntary withdrawal from the University. There is no formula for gaining admission to UCLA. Students with vastly different credentials come from thousands of secondary schools across the country and around the world. What unifies our students are the talents they bring to UCLA and their passion to explore all that UCLA has to offer.

Admitted International Students

If you’re an international student who has already been admitted, visit the UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars to find out more about the international community UCLA.

As another resource, you can find the same information in our International Admission Guide (PDF) .

Frequently Asked Questions

Please report your results in the “International External Exams” section of the UC Application.

UCLA will not consider SAT or ACT scores.  Demonstration of English proficiency is still required through TOEFL, Duolingo English Test (DET), or IELTS scores.

If you attended school outside of the U.S. where the primary and secondary education totals 13 years, list your 13 year of coursework in the 12th-grade section and work backward through the 11th to 8th-grade sections.

If you graduate from a high school outside of the U.S., then you are considered an international applicant. If you graduate from a high school located in the U.S., you are considered a domestic applicant. However, keep in mind this only applies to the application process and might not apply for in-state residency and tuition.

For the profile of admitted students, you can visit the freshman profile page and the transfer profile page.

UCLA doesn’t provide funding to international students at the undergraduate level. Regulations of the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement require that persons entering this country on a student visa demonstrate that they have sufficient funds available to them to support their living and education expenses. You may find the following scholarship search sites helpful:

• International Scholarships
• International Student

You should also consider contacting your consulate as there may be scholarships you’re eligible for through your home country. Learn more from UCLA Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars

Graduate Funding

Graduate – prospective – funding.

All entering students are offered a six year funding package that includes a minimum of two years of full fellowship, four years of summer stipend support, and up to four years of teaching assistantships.  Tuition, fees, and health insurance are included throughout.

Students who qualify for a Cota-Robles Fellowship are offered three years of full fellowship. Individuals from cultural, racial, linguistic, geographical and socioeconomic background that are currently underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to participate in the program. The intent of this fellowship is to provide access to higher education for students who might otherwise find it difficult or impossible to successfully pursue graduate study.

The department also provides additional funding support on a yearly basis, as available, for graduate student conference travel, summer institute tuition, and summer language study tuition.  In addition, UCLA’s Graduate Division awards a $1,000 travel grant to all graduate students, for use at any point in their UCLA career, from years one through seven.

There are additional funding opportunities at UCLA, awarded competitively, that can be used to augment the initial funding package—such as the Graduate Summer Research Mentorship and the full-year Graduate Research Mentorship.  See UCLA’s Graduate Student Financial Support Manual for information on campus-wide fellowship opportunities, and UCLA Humanities Division Fellowships for divisional funding options.

Need-based aid is also available through the UCLA Financial Aid Office .

All funding is contingent on the student’s maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory time to degree, and failure to do so can result in a loss of funding.

Fall 2024 English Composition 3 TA Application

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• If you have advanced to doctoral candidacy (or will sometime in the next academic year), please indicate the date or quarter:
• Faculty Advisor Name *
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• How many quarters of TA experience will you have completed at UCLA by the end of Spring 2024? * --- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
• Other Possible Funding or Employment During Fall 2024 * Please also provide work time percentages (1-100%) if you have already secured another employment position during Spring 2023. Additionally, if you have secured a fellowship or other funding that restricts the percentage of time you can work, please indicate that below.
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Department of Defense Education Activity

Adv academic programs and services resource (ms) teacher.

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About the Position: The position will be filled by a LOCAL candidate within the commuting area.

Federal employees in Rota are currently entitled to receive a 15% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION : If you are interested in applying, please follow this link: https://webapps.dodea.edu/eas/login.cfm

DO NOT apply via USAJOBS.

Applications submitted to USAJOBS WILL NOT receive consideration.

Learn more about this agency

This job is open to

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Provide instruction, assessment, and program planning for students with a range of disabilities, including intellectual, physical, communication, learning, and emotional disabilities.
• Differentiate instruction for individual student learning styles and unique learning needs.
• Serve as an informational resource for teachers, students, parents, district personnel, and community organizations.
• Document student progress through the use of formative and summative assessment tools.
• Adhere to and implements safety and security procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Two-year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
• You will be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoDEA location.

Qualifications

This is a Part-TimeAdv Academic Programs and Services Resource (MS) Teacher position at Rota Middle High School. This recruitment is for SY 24/25. This position is part-time seasonal (40 hours per pay period).

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Minimum Academic Preparation and Requirements. A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association is required. Academic preparation of at least 40 semester hours (SH) in general education course work distributed over such fields as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology is required. In addition, a minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education course work in such areas as learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching and curriculum applicable to the type and level of the position for which applying is required. (Note: Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors, and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from the minimum academic preparation requirement.)

0434 TEACHER, ADV ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SERVICES RESOURCE (MS): A major in gifted education or a minimum of 15 semester hours in gifted education. Coursework should include content such as nature and needs of gifted students, identification, differentiation of instruction, curriculum design, and models and strategies for teaching gifted students.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

School year part-time seasonal work schedules include periods in a non-pay/non-duty status during the holiday, spring and summer recess periods, meaning no pay is received during these periods. Part-time employees are entitled holiday pay when the holiday falls on a day otherwise required to work or take leave.

This position is covered by the Overseas Federation of Teachers (OFT) bargaining unit.

Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable:

a. The work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This website provides a list of current organizations who can perform your evaluation. You must select and work directly with one of these organizations.

b. The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and

c. The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution.

Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.

Additional information

DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS)- To apply go to:

https://webapps.dodea.edu/app_banner/banner.cfm?return_url=../EAS/&app=EAS

EAS allows educators seeking employment with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) the ability to submit and manage their applications in an online environment. EAS provides the applicant the ability to update their information each year.

All DoDEA educator applicants may view their applications online and make changes to their application at any time.

To view your application: – View application: click here Once your complete application is received (via EAS) and the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview as vacancies occur. – Once there, log on as a returning user (not as a new applicant) with your user name and password. – Username – your last name and last 4 digits of your social security number, e.g. smith0000 – Password – whatever you chose (if you forgot your password, you can click on “Forgot Your Password” on the login screen under returning user). The following documents must be uploaded to your online EAS application. You must submit all required documents; otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.

1. Online EAS application – Required 2. *Transcripts – Required 3. Copy of State or Territory Certification/License or DoDEA License 4. Eligibility documentation (SF-50, DD-214, etc.) – If applicable to you (Eligibility documentation may contain: Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.

*Photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back) with announcement number stated on them. To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English).

Applicants claiming 5-point veteran’s preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran’s preference must submit DD-214 and Standard Form 15, form available online under forms at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf). Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency’s inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.

Note: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all of the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once your complete application is received (via EAS) and the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview as vacancies occur.

Required Documents

• Online EAS application
• Transcripts
• State Teaching Certificate

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

APPLY NOW: DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS) – Apply now: https://webapps.dodea.edu/app_banner/banner.cfm

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Rota Middle/High School PSC 819 Box 63 Rota, Spain FPO, AE 09645 US

You will receive consideration for this vacancy for School Year 2024/2025.