Divisions and Schools  (return to top of page)

Division of Arts and Humanities, Dean: Interim Dean, Eric Van Young

Departments: History, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theatre & Dance and Visual Arts

Programs: African Studies*, Chinese Studies, Classical Studies, Comparative Studies / Language / Society / Culture, Contemporary Black Arts, Environmental Studies, Italian Studies, Japanese Studies,  Judaic Studies, Linguistics and Language Program, Math Placement, Middle East Studies*, Program for the Study of Religion, Russian & Soviet Studies, Science Studies*, Subject A, Third World Studies, UC Entry Level Writing Requirement (formerly known as Subject A), the University Art Gallery and Writing Programs. (* jointly run by Divisions of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences).

Division of Biological Sciences, Dean: Steve Kay

Sections: Cell & Developmental Biology; Ecology, Behavior & Evolution; Molecular Biology and Neurobiology

The Irwin and Joan Jacobs School of Engineering, Dean:  Frieder Seible

Departments: Bioengineering, Computer Science and Engineering,  Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Structural Engineering

Programs and Centers: Advanced Materials, Center for Networked Systems, Computer Vision & Robotics, Fusion Energy Research, Integrated Circuits & Systems, Materials Science, Powell Structural Research Labs, Space Science & Engineering and Wireless Communications.

Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS), Dean:  Peter Cowhey

Programs: Ph.D. and Master of Pacific International Affairs and the Center for Comparative Immigration Studies

Division of Physical Sciences, Dean: Mark Thiemens

Departments: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mathematics and Physics

Programs: Earth Sciences, Math & Science Education, and Environmental Systems.

Rady School of Management, Dean:  Robert Sullivan

Programs: Full-time MBA, FlexMBA

Division of Social Sciences, Dean: Interim Dean, Jeffrey Elman

Departments: Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Communication, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology

Programs: Academic Internship Program, African Studies*, Cognitive Science, Contemporary Issues / Cultural Traditions, CREATE, Critical Gender Studies Program, Education Studies Program, Health Care & Social Issues, Human Development, Language & Communicative Disorders, Latin American Studies, Law & Society, Middle East Studies*, Public Policy, Science Studies*, Science Technology & Public Affairs, and Urban Studies & Planning (* jointly run by Divisions of Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities)

Undergraduate Colleges  (return to top of page)

There are six Undergraduate Colleges at UCSD. Each college maintains its own set of General Education requirements and in combination with the departmental major requirements provides for undergraduate education at UCSD.  By combining the College structure with the Divisions and Schools, students receive the advantages of attending a major research university while enjoying the benefits of traditional colleges.

Thurgood Marshall College, Provost:  Allan Havis

John Muir College, Provost: Susan Smith

Revelle College, Provost: Daniel Wulbert

Eleanor Roosevelt College, Provost: Ann L. Craig

Earl Warren College, Provost: Steven Adler

Sixth College, Provost: Provost, Naomi Oreskes

Office of Graduate Studies  (return to top of page)

The Office of Graduate Studies is the administrative office of record for prospective and currently enrolled graduate students in all general campus departments (including degree matters, financial support and student affairs), as well as postdoctorates, postgraduate researchers, and visiting scholars.

Dean of Graduate Studies: Kim Barrett

        Vice Chancellor for Research: Arthur B. Ellis

Organized Research Units  (return to top of page)

Within the University of California there are a number of academic units that provide institutional support for specialized research conducted by faculty, research staff, and students. Known as Organized Research Units (ORUs), these institutes, centers, laboratories, and projects are generally interdisciplinary in nature and may extend beyond the boundaries of individual campuses of the university.

Extended Studies and Public Programs  (return to top of page)

Associate Vice Chancellor: Mary L. Walshok

Departments: University Extension, Summer Session, Public Programs, UC-TV and UCSD-TV

Programs: Continuing Professional Education, Executive Education, International & English Language Programs, Degree Courses, Programs for Pre-College Youth, UCSD-CONNECT, San Diego Dialogue, K-12 Teacher Instruction & Professional Education, Civic Education and UCSD Civic Collaborative

The University Libraries  (return to top of page)