University of California - Berkeley

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University of California - Berkeley School Description

We teach - educating students at all levels, from undergraduate to the most advanced graduate level. Undergraduate programs are available to all eligible California high-school graduates and community college transfer students who wish to attend the University of California.

Instructional programs at the undergraduate level transmit knowledge and skills to students. At the graduate level, students experience with their instructors the processes of developing and testing new hypotheses and fresh interpretations of knowledge. Education for professional careers, grounded in understanding of relevant sciences, literature and research methods, provides individuals with the tools to continue intellectual development over a lifetime and to contribute to the needs of a changing society.

Through our academic programs, UC helps create an educated workforce that keeps the California economy competitive. And, through University Extension, with a half-million enrollments annually, UC provides continuing education for Californians to improve their job skills and enhance the quality of their lives.

We do research - by some of the world's best researchers and brightest students in hundreds of disciplines at its campuses, national laboratories, medical centers and other research facilities around the state. UC provides a unique environment in which leading scholars and promising students strive together to expand fundamental knowledge of human nature, society, and the natural world. Its basic research programs yield a multitude of benefits for California: billions of tax dollars, economic growth through the creation of new products, technologies, jobs, companies and even new industries, agricultural productivity, advances in health care, improvements in the quality of life. UC's research has been vital in the establishment of the Internet and the semiconductor, software and biotechnology industries in California, making substantial economic and social contributions.

We provide public service, which dates back to UC's origins as a land grant institution in the 1860s. Today, through its public service programs and industry partnerships, UC disseminates research results and translates scientific discoveries into practical knowledge and technological innovations that benefit California and the nation.

UC's agricultural extension programs serve hundreds of thousands of Californians in every county in the state.

Open to all Californians, UC's libraries, museums, performing arts spaces, gardens and science centers are valuable public resources and community gathering places.

The University's active involvement in public-school partnerships and professional development institutes help strengthen the expertise of teachers and the academic achievement of students in communities throughout California.

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The University of California, Berkeley (also referred to as Cal, California, Berkeley and UC Berkeley) is a public research university located in Berkeley, California, United States. The oldest of the ten major campuses affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley offers some 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines. The university occupies with the central campus resting on approximately .

The University was founded in 1868 in a merger of the private College of California and the public Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College. Berkeley was a founding member of the Association of American Universities. Sixty-two Nobel Laureates have been affiliated with the university as faculty, researchers, or alumni.

Berkeley physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer was the scientific director of the Manhattan Project which he personally headquartered at Los Alamos, New Mexico, during World War II. Since that time, the university has managed or co-managed the Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as its later rival, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy.

Cal student-athletes compete intercollegiately as the California Golden Bears. A member of both the Pacific-10 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation in the NCAA, Cal students have won national titles in many sports, including football, men's basketball, baseball, softball, water polo, rugby, and crew. In addition, they have won over 100 Olympic medals. The official colors of the university and its athletic teams are Yale blue and California gold.

History

In 1866, the land comprising the current Berkeley campus was purchased by the private College of California. Because it lacked sufficient funds to operate, it eventually merged with the state-run Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College to form the University of California, the first full-curriculum public university in the state of California. In 1870 Henry Durant, the founder of the College of California, became the first president. The university opened in September 1869. With the completion of North and South Halls in 1873, the university relocated to its Berkeley location with 167 male and 222 female students and held its first classes.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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  - Environmental Science
    
    A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. See more Environmental Science Schools or Online Environmental Science School Degree Programs
  - Environmental Studies
    
    A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature. See more Environmental Studies Schools or Online Environmental Studies School Degree Programs
  - Forest Management/ Forest Resources Management
    
    A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of forestry and natural resources management to the administration of forest lands and related resources. Includes instruction in silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, inventorying, biometrics, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, forest policy and economics, forest land use planning, fire protection and management, and related administrative skills. See more Forest Management/ Forest Resources Management Schools
  - General Natural Resources Management and Policy
    
    A program that prepares individuals to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources. Includes instruction in the principles of wildlife and conservation biology, environmental science, animal population surveying, natural resource economics, management techniques for various habitats, applicable law and policy, administrative and communications skills, and public relations. See more General Natural Resources Management and Policy Schools
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    A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. See more Natural Resources/Conservation Schools
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    These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues. See more Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) Schools
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    A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards. See more Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) Schools
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    A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
  - Speech and Rhetorical Studies
    
    A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges. See more Speech and Rhetorical Studies Schools
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    A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. See more Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts Schools or Online Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts School Degree Programs
  - Film/Cinema Studies
    
    A program in the visual arts that focuses on the study of the history, development, theory, and criticism of the film/video arts, as well as the basic principles of film making and film production. See more Film/Cinema Studies Schools or Online Film/Cinema Studies School Degree Programs
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  - Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    
    Study the historical and modern languages spoken by the Celtic peoples of the British Isles, Continental Europe, and Asia Minor. This major investigates the many facets of the Celtic peoples including Celtic philology; modern languages such as Irish, Scots Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton; and extinct or revived languages such as Cornish, Manx, Galatian, and others. See more Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Schools
  - Chinese Language and Literature
    
    Students in this major study the Chinese language and its associated dialects and literature, including Chinese philology, Archaic and Classical Chinese, Modern Standard Chinese (Guóyu), Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Wu, Min, Hunanese, Hakka, other dialects and pidgins, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Chinese Language and Literature Schools
  - Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
    
    This general program focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire. See more Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Schools
  - Comparative Literature
    
    A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama. See more Comparative Literature Schools
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  - French Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more French Language and Literature Schools
  - German Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more German Language and Literature Schools
  - Italian Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Italian philology, Modern Italian, Italian regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Italian Language and Literature Schools
  - Japanese Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the Japanese language. Includes instruction in Japanese philology; Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Japanese; Japanese dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Japanese Language and Literature Schools
  - Latin Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the Latin language and literature from its origins through its decline and its current ecclesiastical usage, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in Latin philology, related Italic dialects, Late Roman and Medieval Latin, and modern Church Latin. See more Latin Language and Literature Schools or Online Latin Language and Literature School Degree Programs
  - Linguistics
    
    A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence. See more Linguistics Schools
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  - Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    
    A program that focuses on one or more of the languages, literatures, and linguistics of the peoples of Scandinavia and associated Northern European island groups. Programs may involve multiple languages and language families, not be specific as to the name of the language(s) studied, or be otherwise undifferentiated. See more Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Schools
  - Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    
    A general program that focuses on one or more of the Slavic languages of Central and Eastern Europe. Includes instruction in philology, linguistics, dialects and pidgins, literature, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Schools
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    A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Spanish Language and Literature Schools
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  - History
    
    A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
- Music See more Music Schools or Online Music School Degree Programs
  - General Music
    
    A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See more General Music Schools or Online General Music School Degree Programs
- Performing Arts See more Performing Arts Schools
  - General Dance
    
    A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production. See more General Dance Schools
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  - General Philosophy
    
    A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. See more General Philosophy Schools
- Religion/Religious Studies See more Religion/Religious Studies Schools or Online Religion/Religious Studies School Degree Programs
  - General Religion/Religious Studies
    
    A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. See more General Religion/Religious Studies Schools or Online General Religion/Religious Studies School Degree Programs
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  - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    
    Students of Art History study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. Art History programs include the analysis of works of art, and art conservation, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes. See more Art History, Criticism and Conservation Schools or Online Art History, Criticism and Conservation School Degree Programs
  - Art/Art Studies
    
    Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. See more Art/Art Studies Schools or Online Art/Art Studies School Degree Programs
Business
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  - Business Administration and Management
    
    Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
Communication & Media
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- Mass Communication/ Media Studies
  
  A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization. See more Mass Communication/ Media Studies Schools
Engineering
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- Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
  
  This engineering program applies mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operation of systems used in the production of agricultural products. The Agricultural Engineer is concerned with improving the productivity of agricultural methods and developing improved agricultural biological systems. See more Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering Schools
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
  
  Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems. See more Biomedical/Medical Engineering Schools or Online Biomedical/Medical Engineering School Degree Programs
- Chemical Engineering
  
  Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics. See more Chemical Engineering Schools
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  
  A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification. See more Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Schools or Online Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering School Degree Programs
- Engineering Physics
  
  A program with a general focus on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles of physics to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems. Includes instruction in high- and low-temperature phenomena, computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, molecular and particle physics applications, and space science research. See more Engineering Physics Schools
- Engineering Science
  
  A program with a general focuses on the general application of various combinations of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including applied research in human behavior, statistics, biology, chemistry, the earth and planetary sciences, atmospherics and meteorology, and computer applications. See more Engineering Science Schools
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  
  A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments. See more Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Schools
- General Civil Engineering
  
  A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. See more General Civil Engineering Schools or Online General Civil Engineering School Degree Programs
- Materials Science
  
  A program that focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including internal structure, chemical properties, transport and energy flow properties, thermodynamics of solids, stress and failure factors, chemical transformation states and processes, compound materials, and research on industrial applications of specific materials. See more Materials Science Schools or Online Materials Science School Degree Programs
- Mechanical Engineering
  
  A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems. See more Mechanical Engineering Schools or Online Mechanical Engineering School Degree Programs
- Nuclear Engineering
  
  A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling and manipulating nuclear energy, including nuclear power plant design, fission reactor design, fusion reactor design, reactor control and safety systems design, power transfer systems, containment vessels and structures design; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as fission and fusion processes, human and environmental factors, construction, and operational considerations. See more Nuclear Engineering Schools
- Operations Research
  
  A program that focuses on the development and application of complex mathematical or simulation models to solve problems involving operational systems, where the system concerned is subject to human intervention. Includes instruction in advanced multivariate analysis, application of judgment and statistical tests, optimization theory and techniques, resource allocation theory, mathematical modeling, control theory, statistical analysis, and applications to specific research problems. See more Operations Research Schools
Health & Medical Services
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  - Public Health (MPH, DPH)
    
    A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics. See more Public Health (MPH, DPH) Schools or Online Public Health (MPH, DPH) School Degree Programs
Interdisciplinary Studies
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- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies
  
  Students of this program study the cultures, environment, and history of the ancient Near East, Europe, and the Mediterranean basin from the perspective of the humanities and social sciences, including archeology. See more Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies Schools
- Cognitive Science
  
  A program that focuses on the study of the mind and the nature of intelligence from the interdisciplinary perspectives of computer science, philosophy, mathematics, psychology, neuroscience, and other disciplines. Includes instruction in mathematics and logic, cognitive process modeling, dynamic systems, learning theories, brain and cognition, neural networking, programming, and applications to topics such as language acquisition, computer systems, and perception and behavior. See more Cognitive Science Schools
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  
  Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. See more Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools or Online Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies School Degree Programs
- Nutrition Sciences
  
  A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences. See more Nutrition Sciences Schools or Online Nutrition Sciences School Degree Programs
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  
  A program that focuses on the origins, resolution and prevention of international and inter-group conflicts. Includes instruction in peace research methods and related social scientific and psychological knowledge bases. See more Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Schools or Online Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution School Degree Programs
Legal Professions
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- Legal Studies
  
  A general program that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities. See more Legal Studies Schools or Online Legal Studies School Degree Programs
Life Science
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  - Biology/Biological Sciences
    
    Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See more Biology/Biological Sciences Schools or Online Biology/Biological Sciences School Degree Programs
  - Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
    
    This integrated, combined program focuses on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of cell structure and function. This major includes coursework in cell biology, cell chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and structural biology. See more Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools
  - General Botany/Plant Biology
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy and systematics, paleobotany, and applications of biophysics and molecular biology. See more General Botany/Plant Biology Schools
  - Microbiology
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy. See more Microbiology Schools
  - Toxicology
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of poisons and other biohazards; their interactions with organisms and their food and respiratory systems; and their prevention, management, and counteraction. Includes instruction in toxicological biochemistry, toxic agents and transporters, toxin fate, toxicokinetics and metabolism, toxin classification, molecular toxic mechanisms, extracellular matrices and cell function, bacterial pathogenesis and mutagenesis, pathophysiology and apoptosis, cell stress and injury, studies of specific toxins, and studies of specific organ systems and physiological functions in relation to toxicological problems. See more Toxicology Schools
Mathematics and Statistics
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- General Applied Mathematics
  
  A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics. See more General Applied Mathematics Schools
- General Mathematics
  
  A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See more General Mathematics Schools or Online General Mathematics School Degree Programs
- Statistics
  
  A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques. See more Statistics Schools or Online Statistics School Degree Programs
Natural Sciences
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- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
  
  A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical components, mechanisms, structure, and movement of ocean waters and their interaction with terrestrial and atmospheric phenomena. Includes instruction in material inputs and outputs, chemical and biochemical transformations in marine systems, equilibria studies, inorganic and organic ocean chemistry, oceanographic processes, sediment transport, zone processes, circulation, mixing, tidal movements, wave properties, and seawater properties. See more Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Schools
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  - Astrophysics
    
    Astrophysics studies the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Instruction in Astrophysics includes coursework in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modeling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy. See more Astrophysics Schools
- Chemistry See more Chemistry Schools
  - General Chemistry
    
    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. See more General Chemistry Schools
  - Other Chemistry
    
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- Geology See more Geology Schools
  - Geology/Earth Science
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems. See more Geology/Earth Science Schools
  - Geophysics and Seismology
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes. See more Geophysics and Seismology Schools
- Meteorology See more Meteorology Schools
  - General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
    
    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns. See more General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Schools
- Physics See more Physics Schools
  - General Physics
    
    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See more General Physics Schools
Social Sciences
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- Anthropology See more Anthropology Schools
  - General Anthropology
    
    A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. See more General Anthropology Schools
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Schools or Online Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies School Degree Programs
  - African-American/Black Studies
    
    African-American Studies focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the African-Americans. The program focuses on the African-Americans of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean but also including reference to Latin American African-Americans. See more African-American/Black Studies Schools
  - American Indian/Native American Studies
    
    This program studies the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of at least one of the American Indian, Aleut, Inuit, Hawaiian and other native peoples of the Americas from earliest times until the present. The program places emphasis on U.S. and Canadian populations and their problems, but it includes reference to Caribbean and Latin American native peoples. See more American Indian/Native American Studies Schools
  - American/United States Studies/Civilization
    
    This program studies the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, including the flow of immigrants from other societies. See more American/United States Studies/Civilization Schools
  - Asian Studies/Civilization
    
    This four year program focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the peoples of the Asian Continent. Asian Studies programs include the study of Asian diasporas overseas. See more Asian Studies/Civilization Schools or Online Asian Studies/Civilization School Degree Programs
  - Asian-American Studies
    
    Students enrolled in this four year program study the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of Asian population groups in the United States and Canada, from the colonial period to the present. See more Asian-American Studies Schools
  - Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican- American/Chicano Studies
    
    A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic American immigrant populations within the U.S. and Canada, including Mexican-American Studies, Cuban American Studies, Puerto Rican Studies, and others. See more Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican- American/Chicano Studies Schools
  - Latin American Studies
    
    A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American Continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the Pre-Columbian period and the flow of immigrants from other societies. See more Latin American Studies Schools
  - Near and Middle Eastern Studies
    
    A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of North Africa, Southwestern Asia, Asia Minor, and the Arabian Peninsula, related borderlands and island groups, and including emigrant and immigrant groups. See more Near and Middle Eastern Studies Schools
  - Other Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
    
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  - Women’s Studies
    
    A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy. See more Women’s Studies Schools or Online Women’s Studies School Degree Programs
- Economics See more Economics Schools or Online Economics School Degree Programs
  - General Economics
    
    A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues. See more General Economics Schools or Online General Economics School Degree Programs
- Geography See more Geography Schools
  - General Geography
    
    A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analysis of specific countries, regions, and resources. See more General Geography Schools
- International Relations and Affairs See more International Relations and Affairs Schools or Online International Relations and Affairs School Degree Programs
  - General Political Science and Government
    
    A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. See more General Political Science and Government Schools or Online General Political Science and Government School Degree Programs
- Psychology See more Psychology Schools or Online Psychology School Degree Programs
  - General Psychology
    
    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See more General Psychology Schools or Online General Psychology School Degree Programs
- Sociology See more Sociology Schools or Online Sociology School Degree Programs
  - Other Social Sciences
    
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  - Sociology
    
    A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. See more Sociology Schools or Online Sociology School Degree Programs
  - Urban Studies/Affairs
    
    A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services. See more Urban Studies/Affairs Schools
Social Work
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- General Social Work
  
  A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling. See more General Social Work Schools or Online General Social Work School Degree Programs
Technology
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- Information Systems Operation and Management See more Information Systems Operation and Management Schools or Online Information Systems Operation and Management School Degree Programs
  - General Computer Science
    
    A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. See more General Computer Science Schools or Online General Computer Science School Degree Programs

Masters Degree Programs

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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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- Agriculture Business See more Agriculture Business Schools or Online Agriculture Business School Degree Programs
  - Agricultural Economics
    
    Agricultural economics uses economics to analyze resource allocation, productivity, investment, and trends in the domestic and international agricultural sector. An Agricultural economics program includes instruction in economics and related subfields as well as applicable agricultural fields. See more Agricultural Economics Schools
- Crop Science See more Crop Science Schools
  - Range Science and Management
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other areas of low productivity, as well as the principles of managing such resources for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Includes instruction in livestock management, wildlife biology, plant sciences, ecology, soil science, and hydrology. See more Range Science and Management Schools
- Natural Resources and Conservation See more Natural Resources and Conservation Schools or Online Natural Resources and Conservation School Degree Programs
  - Environmental Studies
    
    A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature. See more Environmental Studies Schools or Online Environmental Studies School Degree Programs
Arts & Humanities
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- Architecture See more Architecture Schools or Online Architecture School Degree Programs
  - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
    
    These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues. See more Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) Schools
  - City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
    
    Students of regional planning apply the principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and learn to function as professional planners. Students of this program learn the principles of architecture; master plan development; service, communications, and transportation systems design; community and commercial development; zoning; land use planning; applied economics; policy analysis; applicable laws and regulations; and professional responsibilities and managerial duties. See more City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Schools
  - Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
    
    A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards. See more Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) Schools
- English Language and Literature See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
  - English Language and Literature
    
    A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
  - Speech and Rhetorical Studies
    
    A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges. See more Speech and Rhetorical Studies Schools
- Film and Theater See more Film and Theater Schools or Online Film and Theater School Degree Programs
  - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
    
    A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. See more Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts Schools or Online Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts School Degree Programs
- Foreign Languages See more Foreign Languages Schools or Online Foreign Languages School Degree Programs
  - Chinese Language and Literature
    
    Students in this major study the Chinese language and its associated dialects and literature, including Chinese philology, Archaic and Classical Chinese, Modern Standard Chinese (Guóyu), Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Wu, Min, Hunanese, Hakka, other dialects and pidgins, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Chinese Language and Literature Schools
  - Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
    
    This general program focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire. See more Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Schools
  - Comparative Literature
    
    A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama. See more Comparative Literature Schools
  - Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    
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  - French Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more French Language and Literature Schools
  - German Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more German Language and Literature Schools
  - Italian Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Italian philology, Modern Italian, Italian regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Italian Language and Literature Schools
  - Linguistics
    
    A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence. See more Linguistics Schools
  - Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    
    A program that focuses on one or more of the languages, literatures, and linguistics of the peoples of Scandinavia and associated Northern European island groups. Programs may involve multiple languages and language families, not be specific as to the name of the language(s) studied, or be otherwise undifferentiated. See more Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Schools
  - Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    
    A general program that focuses on one or more of the Slavic languages of Central and Eastern Europe. Includes instruction in philology, linguistics, dialects and pidgins, literature, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Schools
  - Spanish Language and Literature
    
    A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Spanish Language and Literature Schools
- History See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
  - History
    
    A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
- Music See more Music Schools or Online Music School Degree Programs
  - General Music
    
    A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See more General Music Schools or Online General Music School Degree Programs
- Visual Arts See more Visual Arts Schools or Online Visual Arts School Degree Programs
  - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    
    Students of Art History study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. Art History programs include the analysis of works of art, and art conservation, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes. See more Art History, Criticism and Conservation Schools or Online Art History, Criticism and Conservation School Degree Programs
  - Art/Art Studies
    
    Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. See more Art/Art Studies Schools or Online Art/Art Studies School Degree Programs
Business
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- General Business See more General Business Schools or Online General Business School Degree Programs
  - Business Administration and Management
    
    Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
- Information Systems See more Information Systems Schools or Online Information Systems School Degree Programs
  - Information Science/Studies
    
    A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity. See more Information Science/Studies Schools or Online Information Science/Studies School Degree Programs
- Management See more Management Schools or Online Management School Degree Programs
  - Business/Managerial Operations
    
    Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business/Managerial Operations Schools or Online Business/Managerial Operations School Degree Programs
Communication & Media
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- Design & Visual Communications
  
  A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media. See more Design & Visual Communications Schools or Online Design & Visual Communications School Degree Programs
- General Journalism
  
  A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism. See more General Journalism Schools
Education
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- General Education See more General Education Schools or Online General Education School Degree Programs
  - General Education
    
    A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education. See more General Education Schools or Online General Education School Degree Programs
Engineering
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- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
  
  Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems. See more Biomedical/Medical Engineering Schools or Online Biomedical/Medical Engineering School Degree Programs
- Chemical Engineering
  
  Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics. See more Chemical Engineering Schools
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  
  A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification. See more Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Schools or Online Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering School Degree Programs
- General Civil Engineering
  
  A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. See more General Civil Engineering Schools or Online General Civil Engineering School Degree Programs
- Materials Science
  
  A program that focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including internal structure, chemical properties, transport and energy flow properties, thermodynamics of solids, stress and failure factors, chemical transformation states and processes, compound materials, and research on industrial applications of specific materials. See more Materials Science Schools or Online Materials Science School Degree Programs
- Mechanical Engineering
  
  A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems. See more Mechanical Engineering Schools or Online Mechanical Engineering School Degree Programs
- Nuclear Engineering
  
  A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling and manipulating nuclear energy, including nuclear power plant design, fission reactor design, fusion reactor design, reactor control and safety systems design, power transfer systems, containment vessels and structures design; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as fission and fusion processes, human and environmental factors, construction, and operational considerations. See more Nuclear Engineering Schools
- Ocean Engineering
  
  A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems to monitor, control, manipulate and operate within coastal or ocean environments, such as underwater platforms, flood control systems, dikes, hydroelectric power systems, tide and current control and warning systems, and communications equipment; the planning and design of total systems for working and functioning in water or underwater environments; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as the action of water properties and behavior on physical systems and people, tidal forces, current movements, and wave motion. See more Ocean Engineering Schools
- Operations Research
  
  A program that focuses on the development and application of complex mathematical or simulation models to solve problems involving operational systems, where the system concerned is subject to human intervention. Includes instruction in advanced multivariate analysis, application of judgment and statistical tests, optimization theory and techniques, resource allocation theory, mathematical modeling, control theory, statistical analysis, and applications to specific research problems. See more Operations Research Schools
- Other Engineering
  
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Health & Medical Services
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- Public Health See more Public Health Schools or Online Public Health School Degree Programs
  - Environmental Health
    
    A program that focuses on the application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health and related ecological issues, and prepares individuals to function as professional environmental health specialists. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, public policy analysis, public management, risk assessment, communications, environmental law and applications such as air quality, food protection, radiation protection, solid and hazardous waste management, water quality, noise abatement, housing quality, and environmental control of reacreational areas. See more Environmental Health Schools
  - Public Health (MPH, DPH)
    
    A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics. See more Public Health (MPH, DPH) Schools or Online Public Health (MPH, DPH) School Degree Programs
Interdisciplinary Studies
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- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies
  
  Students of this program study the cultures, environment, and history of the ancient Near East, Europe, and the Mediterranean basin from the perspective of the humanities and social sciences, including archeology. See more Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies Schools
- International/Global Studies
  
  A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields. See more International/Global Studies Schools or Online International/Global Studies School Degree Programs
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  
  Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. See more Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools or Online Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies School Degree Programs
- Neuroscience
  
  A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering. See more Neuroscience Schools
- Nutrition Sciences
  
  A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences. See more Nutrition Sciences Schools or Online Nutrition Sciences School Degree Programs
Legal Professions
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- Advanced Legal Research/Studies (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
  
  This legal research program focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities. The program integrates one or more of the legal research or advanced practice fields. See more Advanced Legal Research/Studies (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.) Schools
- Legal Professions and Studies
  
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Life Science
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- Biology See more Biology Schools or Online Biology School Degree Programs
  - Biology/Biological Sciences
    
    Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See more Biology/Biological Sciences Schools or Online Biology/Biological Sciences School Degree Programs
  - Biophysics
    
    Biophysics applies physics principles to the study of complex and varied biological processes. Biophysics students study research methods and equipment operation and applications to subjects such as bioenergetics, biophysical theory and modeling, electrophysics, membrane biology, channels, receptors and transporters, contractility and muscle function, protein shaping and folding, molecular and supramolecular structures and assemblies, and computational science. See more Biophysics Schools
  - Biostatistics
    
    Biostatisticians apply descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Programs in Biostatistics include instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography, biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics, physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics. See more Biostatistics Schools
  - Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
    
    This integrated, combined program focuses on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of cell structure and function. This major includes coursework in cell biology, cell chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and structural biology. See more Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools
  - General Botany/Plant Biology
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy and systematics, paleobotany, and applications of biophysics and molecular biology. See more General Botany/Plant Biology Schools
  - Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
    
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  - Microbiology
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy. See more Microbiology Schools
  - Vision Science/Physiological Optics
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of vision, visual processes, and related phenomena and clinical research and treatment modalities. Includes instruction in ocular anatomy and physiology, microbiology of the eye, electrophysiology, neurophysiology, corneal physiology, photochemistry, psychophysics, visual biophysics and motor systems, sensory mechanisms and photoreception, eye circulation and metabolism, geometric and physical optics, ocular development across the life span, visual stimuli and perception, color vision, eye motility, biometrics and measurement techniques, visual pathology, and environmental issues. See more Vision Science/Physiological Optics Schools or Online Vision Science/Physiological Optics School Degree Programs
Mathematics and Statistics
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- General Mathematics
  
  A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See more General Mathematics Schools or Online General Mathematics School Degree Programs
- Statistics
  
  A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques. See more Statistics Schools or Online Statistics School Degree Programs
Natural Sciences
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- Astronomy and Astrophysics See more Astronomy and Astrophysics Schools
  - Astrophysics
    
    Astrophysics studies the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Instruction in Astrophysics includes coursework in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modeling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy. See more Astrophysics Schools
- Chemistry See more Chemistry Schools
  - General Chemistry
    
    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. See more General Chemistry Schools
- Geology See more Geology Schools
  - Geology/Earth Science
    
    A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems. See more Geology/Earth Science Schools
- Physics See more Physics Schools
  - General Physics
    
    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See more General Physics Schools
Social Sciences
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- Demography and Population Studies
  
  A program that focuses on the systematic study of population models and population phenomena, and related problems of social structure and behavior. Includes instruction in population growth, spatial distribution, mortality and fertility factors, migration, dynamic population modeling, population estimation and projection, mathematical and statistical analysis of population data, population policy studies, and applications to problems in economics and government planning. See more Demography and Population Studies Schools
- Anthropology See more Anthropology Schools
  - General Anthropology
    
    A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. See more General Anthropology Schools
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Schools or Online Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies School Degree Programs
  - African-American/Black Studies
    
    African-American Studies focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the African-Americans. The program focuses on the African-Americans of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean but also including reference to Latin American African-Americans. See more African-American/Black Studies Schools
  - Asian Studies/Civilization
    
    This four year program focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the peoples of the Asian Continent. Asian Studies programs include the study of Asian diasporas overseas. See more Asian Studies/Civilization Schools or Online Asian Studies/Civilization School Degree Programs
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University of California - Berkeley Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time

Full-Time 99%

Part-Time 1%

Men vs. Women

Women 55%

Men 45%

Race/Ethnicity

Caucasian 38%

Asian 37%

Other 12%

Hispanic 10%

African-American 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State

In-State 90%

Out-of-State 10%

Top States for Incoming Freshman

California 90%

Illinois 0%

Washington 0%

Colorado 0%

Texas 0%

Percent of Students International:	7%

Percent of Students International:

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available:	Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus:	27%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus:	No

Athletics

Member of:	NAA, NCAA
Sports Include:	Football (Pacific-10 Conference) Basketball (Pacific-10 Conference) Baseball (Pacific-10 Conference) Track (Pacific-10 Conference)

University of California - Berkeley Expenses (Tuition & Fees)


Tuition & Fees (undergraduate)	In-State	Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:	$ 7,165	$ 26,785
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 0	$ 19,068
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 7,165	$ 7,717
Financial Aid	Avg. Amount Received	% of Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grants:	$ 3,155	28%
State and Local Grants:	$ 2,785	44%
Institutional Grants:	$ 6,960	50%
Student Loans:	$ 4,022	33%
Any Aid:		70%

University of California - Berkeley Admissions

Acceptance Rate:	24% (Most Selective)
Test Scores
SAT Scores:
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores:	98%
Bottom 25th Percentile:	Verbal: 580, Math: 620
Top 75th Percentile:	Verbal: 710, Math: 740
ACT Scores:
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores:	26%
Bottom 25th Percentile:	Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 25
Top 75th Percentile:	Composite: 30, Verbal: 31, Math: 32

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee:	$60.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies:	Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent:	Required
High School GPA:	Required
High School Rank:	Not Required
High School Record:	Required
Recommendations:	Not Required
TOEFL:	Recommended
Test Scores:	Required

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floridaguy

Question: What must I do to get accepted to berkeley college of engineering?

I am going into my sophomore year as an engineering student at Florida State University. For my junior year I am transferring to a more prestigious engineering school and I would like to join Berkeley. I currently have a 4.0 GPA but what should I try to get done this year to really boost my chances?

36 months ago

Ms. Sun

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Berkeley admits applicants primarily on the basis of academic performance and preparation, as assessed by a review of: • GPA • Completion of lower division prerequisite courses for the intended college and/or major • Grade trends We also consider: • Demonstrated interest in the major, an important consideration for all applicants, particularly for applicants to the Colleges of Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Design, Natural Resources, and the Haas School of Business • Personal qualities such as leadership or motivation • Extracurricular accomplishments • Employment • Potential contribution to the intellectual and cultural vitality of the campus Source: http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/Transfer_07.pdf You want to demonstrate your intereste by joining clubs or perhaps hobbyist groups.

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No idea...

Question: Transfer to UC Berkeley from SFSU or community college?

I am currently a student at San Francisco State and I want to transfer to UC Berkeley. I just finished my first year, and i hated it- i want to transfer to a community college and then to UCB, but i don't want all the classes that i've taken to not be accepted at a community college. And on the other hand, i know that i have less of a chance of getting into UCB if i was transferring from SFSU after my second year. I really just don't know what to do, please help! Does anyone have any idea what community college has the highest transfer rate to UC Berkeley?

37 months ago

Kam

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I just graduated from UC Berkeley so I'm going to try to help you out here! :) You have a valid point in the idea that there may be trouble transferring classes from SFSU to a community college. You really never know what they will decide that day. As for the notion that you have less of a chance getting in from SFSU, that's a myth. A transfer is a transfer in the eyes of Berkeley. They just want to see an applicant who earned strong grades and participated in a few extracurriculars. It MIGHT even be seen as a cop-out if you drop to a community college. I know people here who transferred from places like Sac State, UCLA, and UC Davis. What you need to do is start looking into the application process (the deadline is approaching for applications) to be able to be eligible for entrance in Fall 08! As soon as possible! I'm crossing my fingers for you!

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DaHotOne

Question: Out of these colleges which one should i pick?

University of Southern California(USC) University of California Los Angeles(UCLA) University of California Berkley(UC Berkley) Arizona State University(ASU) Georgia State University(GSU) Florida State University(FSU) North Carolina State University(NCSU) I am looking for diversity (i am african american) and for the campus to be in a urban setting.

37 months ago

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berekely is the best if you can get in. its very diverse and the location is urban to an extent, it depends on what u want to major in though uc berekely is mainly science and technology, u wanna go to a majority of black college go to georgia or ncsu

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moviefr...

Question: Just How DIVERSE is UC Berkeley?

How diverse is Berkeley? I know that is very diverse politcally, socaill and racially. Can someone elaborate? I'm looking at Berkeley as a possible option for college right now.

38 months ago

KECHEN

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Student Body 1st-year students: 93% In-state students 7% Out-of-state students 0% Part-time students 54% Women 46% Men <1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 46% Asian/Pacific Islander 4% Black/Non-Hispanic 12% Hispanic 29% White/Non-Hispanic 2% Non-Resident Alien 7% Race/ethnicity unreported 99% in top 10th of graduating class 100% in top quarter of graduating class 100% in top half of graduating class

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Michelle P

Question: Rank the Pac 10 Schools Based on Most Desirable Location?

University of Arizona (Tucson) Arizona State (Tempe) California (Berkeley) University of Oregon (Eugene) Oregon State (Corvallis) Stanford (Palo Alto) UCLA (Westwood/Los Angeles) USC (Los Angeles) University of Washington (Seattle) Washington State (Pullman) If possible, give a reason for your rankings I am not choosing a college based on just location - I wanted to get some feedback on any of these schools, especially the ones in the Northwest. I'm very interested in University of Washington, University of Oregon, Washington State, and Oregon State. How are these schools academically? How is their reputation on the West Coast? Business, Economics, or Journalism

39 months ago

sisco...

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1.Berkeley - Great Location, Awesome Acedemics, Great looking Campus, Can sense the Intelligence on Campus. 2. Standford - Great School, Great Location, When you step on campus you can sense the stress of the students! If you want to study business that don't have an undergraduate program only Masters. 3. USC/UCLA - Great Schools, Neighborhoods off of Campus as VERY shady! 4.U of Washington - Great School, Love the Campus ( I am from washington), right in the middle of Seattle, Very diverse campus. This is a VERY competitive school, so it has a reputation of being a fantastic school! 5. U of Oregon - Great School acedemically, never visieted the campus. 6. U of Arizona - Good school acedemically, never visited Campus. 7. Washington State - Eh okay acedemically, but has great vetrinary program. In the middle of nowhere eastern Washington, where the weather goes from freezing to 100 degrees. So its definately a college town, the students bleed crimson (the school color). 8. Oregon State - Don't know that much 9. Arizona State - I go here, I passed on all of the schools above because I wanted to slack, and I regrett it! When you step on the campus you get the sense of "when is the next party" or "I am so hungover". If you like to party this may be your place, the students party every day of the week and most don't go to class unless there is an exam. Not a lot of school pride either. If you are lookign for a good school acedemically on the west coast don't forget about Gonzaga! Its a private school, but is very good acedemically! Good Luck! Hope this helps some!

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liddoda...

Question: For next year, my sister is going to go to college in UC Davis.?

Is that a good college? What subject(s) are they best in?

40 months ago

Alucard

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UC Davis is one of the top universities in the country. It is ranked in the top 50 by almost every ranking system available, and it is considered one of the top 20 Public Universities in the country. Even the WORLD rank has UC Davis in #42. It's education surpasses well known campuses like: University of Texas-Austin, George Washington University, Boston University, Brigham Young University, Virginia Tech and Baylor University. The Ecology program is rated 1st in the nation. The Viticulture program is rated #1. The Evolution program is rated 1st in the nation. It has the #1 Veterinary school in the country. It has a top 30 Law school and Medical school. The program in Psychology is ranked top 20 in the nation. The Sociology program is top 20 as well. The English department ranks in the top 15. The Bio Tech and Engineering programs rank in the top 20. And so on. So yes, UC Davis is one of the premiere schools in the country. They are currently expanding the campus, and they have just opened a new football stadium. The school is expected to skyrocket to the top 30 probably within 10-20 years.

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Mr.Deeds

Question: my 4.8 GPA friend got rejected by UC Berkeley... what do colleges look for now?

my friend took like all AP classes, was the president of a Model UN club, ... any many other achievements he also told me that two of his national merit scholar friends got rejected.. i mean this isn't stanford or harford.. this is UC Berkeley (aka. Cal) what do colleges look for most now? I'm a freshman in hs, and currently have a 4.0 (also athletic and play instruments).. though not super outstanding at any.. i also participated in CJSF in middle school (california junior scholarship foundation) altho i dont know what that does.. i got a sticker on my 8th grade diploma tho lol so yeah.. ideas?

40 months ago

Ms. Sun

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Berkeley will weigh the following components of your application (in the order of importance): 1) your essay (Berkeley publishes a guideline on how to write your personal statement at: http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/Personal_State_07.pdf ) about your academic achievement, talent or extracurricular activities that highlight your motivation, dedication, and/or initiative to achieve, your potential to contribute to the university, and any special circumstances like hardship; 2) your grades and any grade trends (improvements are better than just maintaining a high GPA); 3) your test scores, including SAT and/or ACT, SAT II; and 4) number of AP courses completed compared to the number of AP courses offered at your high school. Other factors are taken into consideration, but to a lesser extent. Despite your friend's achievements, if he didn't articulate a self-awareness of his work/achievements/flaws, or how his achievements will make him an excellent student at Cal, or how he plans to contribute to society in general (it's all about giving back to the community at Cal), it's not surprising he was rejected.

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themang99

Question: I am having a difficult decision on deciding between UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley?

Im having a tough decision choosing between the two colleges. I like Berkeley's prestige, but im thinking it might too be hard and all work no play. Then there is Santa Barbara which is beautiful and fun, but is it too much of a party school. Please help me with my decision. I majoring in Economics.

40 months ago

Vlmdr...

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UC Berkeley definitely!!! unless there's something really special about UC Santa Barbara that you truly LOVE - something which you can never find at Berkeley. Nevertheless, a degree from UC berkeley is widely-recognized... The whole world respects Berkeley, or at least, recognizes its name (which really says a lot about it)... Well but...for the beautiful part, I understand what you're saying... There's always San Francisco though. Don't let the beauty of the campus be a deciding factor

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astrono...

Question: Which college should I go to for history/poli sci?

Hi there! I'm just looking for people's opinions on which college would be the best for me overall in order to pursue an undergrad degree in History or Poli Sci. I'm also thinking about going to graduate school if that makes a difference. Here is where I've been accepted: UC Santa Barbara UC Davis UC Berkeley USC Cal Poly SLO UC San Diego UC Irvine Thanks for all your help!

40 months ago

Ms. Sun

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Berkeley has the best academic reputation, so no matter which major you end up choosing, you'll have the recognition of being a Cal grad. But you'll get a fine education at any of these campuses, so you should consider your personal preference and any financial concerns.

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thinc118

Question: college help please?

I am at a crossroad in my life. My dilema is as follows. Im at my first year at community college. I got 2 A's 3 B. which is lousy and i got my work cut out. I dont have much of a social life at CC and am thinking about starting as a freshman at San Fransisco State. If i do this i will forfit my chances at Berkeley. Which is sort of a stretch to begin with... A. Work full time and save money for 1 semester. Go to SFSU and dorm as a first time freshman. Meeting new people. SFSU is a commuter school so it could possibly be like CC. B. Stay at Community college. Do my best take honors classes and try to get into Berkeley. Starting as a Junior. I feel I am smart enough to be at Berkeley and sucseed. I did poorly this semester b/c of someting personal. However if my gpa is not above a 3.6 I wont make it. DO i risk going for something that may not be worth it. Do i start over and try to have a new life at SFSU. I picture college as the whole dorm expereince. Not living at home with my parents breathing down my neck.

44 months ago

Ms. Sun

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Don't worry too much about your first semester grades. For Berkeley, an improving trend in your grades is better than maintaining good grades. Focus on doing better in your classes and strive to complete the transfer course requirements. Also start thinking about how you want to structure your personal statement. Read the Berkeley Transfer Admission flyer carefully and make sure you abide to the guidelines: http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/Transfer_07.pdf Transfer acceptance rates are over 30% for California Community College students, so just take a deep breath and stay calm. You're well in the running for Berkeley.

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Question: What do think about the University of California, Berkeley?

Besides that it's full of hippies and democrats... lol @ responses. I am a third year at Berkeley...right now there are basically apathetic students and no hippies, except for the crazies on the streets.

44 months ago

Ms. Sun

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Berkeley went moderate conservative when I started college there in the mid 1990s. I attribute the political shift to Prop 209 which resulted in a more competitive admissions standard. The school is academically challenging and supportive of its students. I loved it when I was there and now I volunteer with the admissions office with freshman recruitment in Southern California.

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Lax player

Question: Is Uc Berkeley a good college if you are planning to go to medical school?

44 months ago

Ms. Sun

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UC Berkeley is a feeder school for UCSF, which ranked #4 nationally for its medical research program and #10 nationally for its medical practice program. While there is no designated "pre-med" major at Berkeley, there are a variety of biological sciences majors available. For more information, see Berkeley's pre-med brochure at: http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/Premed_07.pdf

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akshat

Question: Is University Of California,Berkeley a public University?What is the cost of living in the campus?

I m An Indian student wanting to attend Summer School at UC,Berkeley .Can u tell me what do they charge for on-campus accomodation and food from the summer school students for the two month course?

45 months ago

econo...

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UC Berkeley is a public university, and the best public in the nation too. Living in a Residence Hall costs about 12,173/academic year,while living off campus will cost around 6,650/academic year. Since you're talking about two months, it will roughly come to about $2,705 living on campus, and $1,500 living off campus. For food, it costs around $900/academic year living in the hall, and $2,472/academic year living off campus. For 2 months it comes to $200 living in the hall and $550 living off campus. These are just average numbers, here's a link to get you started: http://www.housing.berkeley.edu/

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mooner4...

Question: UC Berkeley Transfer Admission?

I am a sophomore in Mechancial Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I am trying to transfer to UC Berkeley, but my gpa is only 3.1. I will have all of the other requirements fulfilled by the deadlines. What are my chances of getting accepted? I am an out of state student.

45 months ago

Ms. Sun

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Berkeley is extremely well known for their engineering school and the competition for admission is fierce. For out-of-state transfers, the acceptance rate is a little less than 10% and the average GPA is between 3.53 and 3.88. But do not despair, a good personal statement and other achievements can boost your chance. For general transfer admission information, see: http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp For detailed application process, including how to write your personal statement, see: http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/Transfer_07.pdf

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pinkswe...

Question: California?

I would like go to a college in California. I want to go to a college that has alot of people and a really nice campus and is affordable. I would like to major in something that has to do with English or Film Studies. I've got great grades... but I can't afford more than 40,000 a year, and that's pushing it. Also, I don't live in California... would living there for a few months before starting college lower my tuition?

47 months ago

Miche...

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UC Berkeley is awesome. It's an urban setting and has lots of people. Out of state tuition costs are kind of steep though, but it helps to apply for financial aid and/or scholarships. There's a great liberal arts program here so English and Film Studies (The Pacific Film Archive is located on campus) are definitely awesome here. Living here for a few months probably wouldn't lower your tuition that much... it really takes about a year from what I've heard from my out of state friends. But definitely try the financial aid route. Also, you could try going to a community college first in California to establish residency and then transfer to a UC or some other school in California during your junior year to work on your major. Good luck!!

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Wanker

Question: What do you guys think of the University of California, Berkeley?

Just wondering...

48 months ago

Gumdr...

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I *LOVE* UC Berkeley. You will find no bigger cheerleader-jingoist for Cal on Y!A than me (read my Best Answers for proof). I double-majored in molecular cell biology and Southeast Asian studies. It was wonderful to be surrounded by so many brilliant minds. I grew up in a small town where few people go to college, so it was an eye-opener to be thrown into a social melange of rich, poor, racially diverse, liberal, conservative, thinkers and doers. I made great friends. I studied under Nobel laureates and leaders in their fields. I was part of a few protests and a few counter-protests. I ate greasy pizza and drank pitchers of beer. I dated cute guys who were into literature and hung out in computer labs with gamer geeks. I made out at the top of the Campanile at sunset (it was great!). I loved every minute of college (well, except for final exams). The people in Berkeley are a bit eccentric, and that's just wonderful. They're also articulate and brilliant. Someone from my class is gonna cure cancer someday, I just know it. And if you're there, you will see for yourself, the potential and the ability of these students. It's awe-inspiring. And yet, they're down-to-earth. People aren't too harried, but they don't coast on a sense of self-entitlement. That's what Cal is all about: you work hard for your keep. And yes, I have seen William Hung around campus, but that was after I graduated.

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liaomin...

Question: Is it hard get into University of California?

I am an chinese just immigrated from China about one year. However, my cousin who growed up here, and graduated from UC Berkeley, she strongly suggest me to apply for UC, but I know that there are some requirements for getting into UC, which I do not have. A few weeks ago, I have contacted UC SC and LA, they told me they will consider my transcripts from both school. I am confused whether to apply or just go to community college first(my counselor suggests to do this way)?

50 months ago

Trish J

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Going the community college route is a great way to go. If you get all the required courses you are guaranteed to get in. Plus it is a lot cheaper! You can also improve your grades this way, so that you have a better transcript going in. Also UCLA and Berkeley are two of the hardest UCs to get into so look into some of the other ones. They are all great schools. If your application gets denied you can also appeal the decision. You can learn how to do this with your college counselor. It never hurts to apply and see what happens. Also there are special discounts for applying to multiple schools so just look into some of the other UCs to. Davis, Santa Barbara, and Irvine, San Diego etc.

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Question: Berkeley vs. University of Chicago?

I have been accepted to these colleges: Berkeley, University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, and UCSB (Honors). I have narrowed it down to Berkeley and Chicago-which one would you recommend? I plan on studying physics and hope to do undergrad research. If you have a strong case for one of the other schools feel free to chime in. Thanks!

52 months ago

Gumdr...

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I went to Berkeley, and it was a life enriching experience. I had two friends in the physics dept. They went on to successful careers as computer programmers and high school science teachers. But you can't deny the historical appeal of the Berkeley physics department. But if you need a less "exciting" environment, don't choose Cal. It takes a person of a certain level of tolerance to make it there. Anyway, if you can get into Cal and it appeals to you, by all means take it. The degree is a recognizable name brand. I was also admitted to UCSB honors track. They have Nobel physicist laureates on faculty. If you can withstand temptations (sun, surf and parties), it's a good place to be. However, not many 18-yr-olds can resist all the distractions UCSB has to offer. Nonetheless, it's a good research institution. UCLA is nice and pretty. Some of my best friends are Bruins. I can't say anything bad about them, but I can't specify what's so great either. They seemed to like it, but they all studied English. The other schools will be a waste of your money. Tuition is cheap in the UC system if you are a CA resident. And the weather is better in CA, why leave it???

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South Hall (1873), one of the two original buildings of the University of California, still stands on the Berkeley campus [source]
Strawberry Creek, as seen between Dwinelle Hall and Lower Sproul Plaza. [source]
Berkeley has had 20 Nobel Laureates on its faculty and 61 affiliated with the university [source]
Sather gate and Sather tower (the Campanile) from Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus [source]
Cunningham Hall and the newly-built Towle Hall, part of the Unit 2 dormitory complex [source]
Bowles Hall, as seen at the 2003 Homecoming and Parents Weekend [source]
Cal Straw Hat Band (a smaller subset of the Cal Band) playing at SeaWorld in San Diego, California. [source]
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