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Education Sciences Basics
What will i learn in education sciences?
Education Sciences majors engage in an interdisciplinary exploration of the field of education beyond classroom teaching and student learning. Majors will be introduced to and develop proficiency with the five core concepts and competencies guiding Education Sciences. Click here to learn more.
WHAT kinds of career opportunities are there for Education Sciences majors?
Education Sciences majors are prepared to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Education!
Check out our Career Resource page for more information.
Check out our Career Resource page for more information.
Enrollment
what is the last day to add/drop a course or change my grade option?
The deadline to add/drop/change a course is Friday of Week 2 at 5pm. This is true for every quarter!
I want to add a course but it is after the week 2 deadline. can i still add the course?
You may submit an enrollment exception online through your Student Access portal. Please note that you may be asked to provide verification from the instructor that you have been attending the course. Enrollment exceptions are reviewed by the Director of Student Affairs and approval is NOT guaranteed.
i want to drop a course but it is after the week 2 deadline. can i still drop the course?
You may submit an enrollment exception online through your Student Access portal. You may be asked to provide documentation verifying your need to drop the class after the deadline. Enrollment exceptions are reviewed by the Director of Student Affairs and typically granted only in extreme situations. Even then, approval is not guaranteed.
i want to change my grade option but it is after the week 2 deadline. can i still make this change?
You may submit an enrollment exception request online through your Student Access portal. Grading option change exception requests may be granted through Week 10 without documentation, provided the student has not had any previous enrollment exceptions approved by the Education Student Affairs Office. However, all requests are reviewed by the Director of Student Affairs, and approval is not guaranteed.
All courses required for the Education Sciences major MUST be taken for a letter grade.
All courses required for the Education Sciences major MUST be taken for a letter grade.
how many units may i take pass/no pass?
You should be taking no more than an average of 4 units of Pass/No Pass coursework per quarter.
The university limit for Pass/No Pass ONLY credit is 12 units towards the 180 units total required for graduation. Any Pass/No Pass ONLY coursework taken after these first 12 units will be converted to workload credit and will not count towards your total units required for graduation. If you have any questions about this, please email us at [email protected].
All School and major requirements must be taken for a letter grade.
The university limit for Pass/No Pass ONLY credit is 12 units towards the 180 units total required for graduation. Any Pass/No Pass ONLY coursework taken after these first 12 units will be converted to workload credit and will not count towards your total units required for graduation. If you have any questions about this, please email us at [email protected].
All School and major requirements must be taken for a letter grade.
how do i enroll in more than 20 units during the academic year?
If you have a 3.0 GPA or higher you may request authorization for excess units. This request can be made through our petition form here.
Please note: we will not approve excess unit requests for students who wish to waitlist extra classes. You should only be requesting excess units if you intend to actually take the extra courses. We will also not approve excess unit requests until after the Registrar lifts their 18-unit limit each quarter.
Please note: we will not approve excess unit requests for students who wish to waitlist extra classes. You should only be requesting excess units if you intend to actually take the extra courses. We will also not approve excess unit requests until after the Registrar lifts their 18-unit limit each quarter.
how do i enroll in more than 10 units during summer session?
If you have a 3.0 GPA or higher you may request authorization for excess units. This request can be made through our petition form here.
Once you receive confirmation from our office that you have been authorized, you must then contact the Summer Session office directly to enroll in your extra classes.
Once you receive confirmation from our office that you have been authorized, you must then contact the Summer Session office directly to enroll in your extra classes.
why do i have a hold on my record?
First, you must identify which department placed the hold. Once you’ve done that, you should contact that respective department in order to determine what must be done to resolve the hold. If you have a financial hold, you must contact Financial Aid Office.
Appointments
How do i make an appointment to see an ADVISOR?
what is the difference between walk-in advising and an advance appointment?
Walk-in advising consists of brief 15 minute meetings that are facilitated by our Education peer academic advisors. Slots cannot be pre-scheduled- students must come in person and sign up for walk-in advising at the front desk. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-in advising is open to all UCI students regardless of major, and is great for academic planning, course selection assistance, graduation checks, and basic questions about field study and degree requirements.
Current Education Sciences students can make academic advising appointments with an academic counselor. These appointments are generally 30 minutes long and must be made at least 1 business day in advance. Same day academic advising appointments are not available. Appointments with an academic counselor are great for questions regarding academic probation, study abroad, part-time enrollment, withdrawal/readmission, or discussing more complicated issues related to academic progress and graduation.
Current Education Sciences students can make academic advising appointments with an academic counselor. These appointments are generally 30 minutes long and must be made at least 1 business day in advance. Same day academic advising appointments are not available. Appointments with an academic counselor are great for questions regarding academic probation, study abroad, part-time enrollment, withdrawal/readmission, or discussing more complicated issues related to academic progress and graduation.
what are my student responsibilities regarding advising appointments?
- Be proactive and make an appointment when you need help
- Bring your student ID card on the day of your appointment
- Keep track of your degree progress
- Review your DegreeWorks before your appointment
- Come prepared with questions
- Be on time to your appointment and check in at the front desk
- Cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance
Degree Audit
HOW DO I add a specialization?
Specializations within the major are no longer offered after Fall 2020.
Students who would like to add a specialization to their DegreeWorks should fill out a General Petition with their request. Students may elect to complete up to two specializations for the Education Sciences major in the following areas:
More information on the course requirements for each specialization can be found in the UCI General Catalogue.
Students who would like to add a specialization to their DegreeWorks should fill out a General Petition with their request. Students may elect to complete up to two specializations for the Education Sciences major in the following areas:
- Early Childhood Learning and Development
- Children's Learning and Development
- After School Learning and Development
- Digital Media and Learning
- English Language Learning
- Educational Research and Evaluation
More information on the course requirements for each specialization can be found in the UCI General Catalogue.
HOW DO I ADD A minor?
Students who would like to add a minor to their DegreeWorks should fill out a General Petition with their request. Students may elect to complete up to three minors.
*For students who would like to add the Education minor, please contact your home school. They will add the Education minor to your DegreeWorks, but you are welcome to visit us for advising.
*For students who would like to add the Education minor, please contact your home school. They will add the Education minor to your DegreeWorks, but you are welcome to visit us for advising.
HOW DO I remove A minor or SPECIALIZATION?
Students who would like to remove a minor or specialization from their DegreeWorks should fill out a General Petition with their request.
HOW DO I Apply to graduate?
Students should submit a graduation application through StudentAccess by the deadline stated for the quarter in which you expect to graduate. You must have at least 120 units completed in order to submit an application for graduation. You can find a full list of graduation requirements here.
2022-2023 Deadlines:
The deadline to apply for Fall 2022 graduation is Friday, September 2nd, 2022.
The deadline to apply for Winter 2023 graduation is Friday, December 9th, 2022.
The deadline to apply for Spring 2023 graduation is Friday, January 27th, 2023.
The deadline to apply for Summer 2023 graduation is Friday, March 3rd, 2023.
2022-2023 Deadlines:
The deadline to apply for Fall 2022 graduation is Friday, September 2nd, 2022.
The deadline to apply for Winter 2023 graduation is Friday, December 9th, 2022.
The deadline to apply for Spring 2023 graduation is Friday, January 27th, 2023.
The deadline to apply for Summer 2023 graduation is Friday, March 3rd, 2023.
Change of Major
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO CHANGE MY MAJOR (OR ADD A DOUBLE MAJOR) IN EDUCATION SCIENCES?
In order to change to or add the Education Sciences major you must have:
For more information, visit: https://advise.education.uci.edu/declaring-education-sciences.html
- A cumulative UCI GPA of a 2.0
- A GPA of a 2.0 in the quarter immediately preceding the change of major
- Completion of at least 3 EDUC courses required for the Education Sciences major (see our catalogue here)
- A cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher for all courses taken in Education
For more information, visit: https://advise.education.uci.edu/declaring-education-sciences.html
HOW DO I SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO CHANGE MY MAJOR OR DOUBLE MAJOR?
In your StudentAccess portal, click on “Applications” and then “Change of Major”. Select “Education Sciences” from the drop down and select the plus (+) if you are adding the major. If you are changing your major to Education Sciences, make sure you indicate that you are dropping your other major.
For more information, visit: https://advise.education.uci.edu/declaring-education-sciences.html
For more information, visit: https://advise.education.uci.edu/declaring-education-sciences.html
CAN I COMPLETE THE EDUCATION SCIENCES MAJOR *AND* THE EDUCATION MINOR?
No. You must choose to complete one or the other.
Probation
what does it mean to be on probation?
If your quarterly GPA, your overall GPA, or your Education GPA fall below 2.0, you will be placed on academic probation. Students who have not completed their entry-level or lower-division writing requirements, or are not making normal unit progress, will also be placed on academic probation. If you have been placed on academic probation for any of these reasons, you will be required to meet with an academic counselor and sign a contract with terms detailing how you may return to good academic standing (GPA above 2.0, appropriate unit progress, or completion of writing requirements).
what does it mean to be subject to disqualification?
If your quarterly GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive quarters, or below 1.5 for one quarter, you are subject to disqualification from the Education Sciences major and UCI. If you are subject to disqualification, you will be required to meet with an academic counselor and sign a contract with terms detailing how you may return to good academic standing.
i violated my contract, now what?
If you fail to meet the terms of your academic probation contract, you will be placed on a subject to disqualification contract for a second quarter and required to meet with your academic counselor. This will be your last chance to meet the terms of your contract and return to good academic standing before being disqualified from the major and the university.
If you fail to meet the terms of your subject to disqualification contract, you must submit a letter of appeal to the Office of Student Affairs that details the reasons for your performance and outlines a plan for you to return to good academic standing. This appeal letter will be reviewed by the Director of Student Affairs and the Associate Dean of Education. If you are planning to change to another major, or intend to withdraw from UCI, you do not need to submit an appeal letter.
If you fail to meet the terms of your subject to disqualification contract, you must submit a letter of appeal to the Office of Student Affairs that details the reasons for your performance and outlines a plan for you to return to good academic standing. This appeal letter will be reviewed by the Director of Student Affairs and the Associate Dean of Education. If you are planning to change to another major, or intend to withdraw from UCI, you do not need to submit an appeal letter.
when will i be notified of a decision on my appeal?
Appeal decisions will be made within two weeks of submission, and will be sent out via email.
Transferring Coursework
can i transfer courses from a COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO UCI?
Yes, students may transfer in coursework to UCI from community college in order to receive unit credit or for fulfilling specific degree requirements. Some things students should keep in mind when considering transferring coursework to UCI from a community college or other institution:
If you are considering transferring a course from another 4-year college, please consult with an academic advisor prior to enrolling in the course to confirm transfer eligibility.
- Students can use Assist.org to find out which courses are transferrable to UCI. It is the student's responsibility to know whether or not their courses will count for a UCI requirement, and if they are enrolling in a duplicate course at their community college. Duplicate courses do not count for units or for degree requirements.
- Community college coursework cannot be used to fulfill upper-division requirements.
- Once your community college courses are completed, you are responsible for ordering your official transcripts and having them sent to the UCI Office of Admissions.
- If you would like to double check any courses before you enroll, you may email us at: [email protected]
If you are considering transferring a course from another 4-year college, please consult with an academic advisor prior to enrolling in the course to confirm transfer eligibility.
how many units of community college credit can i transfer to uci?
Students may transfer a maximum of 105 quarter units (70 semester units) to UCI from their community college.
For students who plan to transfer in coursework during their final year at UCI, please note that there is a restriction on the number of units you may transfer in, per the Residency Requirement. This requirement states that 36 of the final 45 units completed towards a bachelor's degree MUST be completed at UCI. This means you may transfer in approximately 9 quarter units during your final year.
For students who plan to transfer in coursework during their final year at UCI, please note that there is a restriction on the number of units you may transfer in, per the Residency Requirement. This requirement states that 36 of the final 45 units completed towards a bachelor's degree MUST be completed at UCI. This means you may transfer in approximately 9 quarter units during your final year.
how do i use my college courses to complete specific degree requirements?
In order to have your community college coursework applied to specific degree requirements, you must first make sure that you send your official transcripts to UCI Admissions. Once you have done that, and you see that the transfer courses have appeared on your Unofficial Transcript (in your Student Access portal), you must fill out:
General Petition form for California community college courses
Course waiver form for Education Science courses (Please note that we will ask you for a syllabus for each course you are requesting credit for)
General Petition form for California community college courses
Course waiver form for Education Science courses (Please note that we will ask you for a syllabus for each course you are requesting credit for)
HOW do i transfer coursework from a study abroad program to uci?
If you are attending a UCEAP program, you do not need to do anything specific to get your courses and units posted to your unofficial transcript. Your courses, grades, and units will apply directly from your EAP institution, but it can take up to 90 days after you return for this information to be added to your transcript.
If you are attending another UC or independent study abroad program, you will need to make sure that your institution sends an official copy of your transcript to UCI Admissions. It can take up to two weeks after Admissions receives your official transcripts for your courses, units, and grades to be added to your transcripts.
For any courses you intend to apply to specific course requirements (either for your GE categories or your Education Sciences major), you will need to submit a Course Waiver Petition. Please review the form's description thoroughly.
If you have any other questions, please refer to the UCI Study Abroad website.
If you are attending another UC or independent study abroad program, you will need to make sure that your institution sends an official copy of your transcript to UCI Admissions. It can take up to two weeks after Admissions receives your official transcripts for your courses, units, and grades to be added to your transcripts.
For any courses you intend to apply to specific course requirements (either for your GE categories or your Education Sciences major), you will need to submit a Course Waiver Petition. Please review the form's description thoroughly.
If you have any other questions, please refer to the UCI Study Abroad website.
Fieldwork & Research
HOW do i satisfy the 40 hour practicum requirement?
The practicum requirement may be satisfied through approved coursework at UCI with an embedded fieldwork component, fieldwork completed independently of a course and verified with the Student Affairs Office, or through participation in individual or laboratory research in the Education field.
HOw do i verify fieldwork completed outside of UCI?
To verify fieldwork completed outside of a course here at UCI, you must complete our Fieldwork Verification form here.
You will be asked to provide some basic information about your fieldwork site, the number of hours you completed, if you would like the fieldwork applied to any specializations, and finally, a letter from your fieldwork site supervisor (on company letterhead) which verifies the completion of your hours and the type of work you did at your site. For more detailed information, you can visit our Field Experience page.
You will be asked to provide some basic information about your fieldwork site, the number of hours you completed, if you would like the fieldwork applied to any specializations, and finally, a letter from your fieldwork site supervisor (on company letterhead) which verifies the completion of your hours and the type of work you did at your site. For more detailed information, you can visit our Field Experience page.
Where can i find more information on possible fieldwork sites or research labs?
More information on fieldwork sites can be found on our Field Experience page.
If you are interested in participating in research in one of the School of Education's many faculty research labs, you can find more information here.
We also always recommend coming in an talking to a Peer Academic Advisor! They have great advice and resources for students looking into fieldwork or research placements. You can find our walk-in hours posted here.
If you are interested in participating in research in one of the School of Education's many faculty research labs, you can find more information here.
We also always recommend coming in an talking to a Peer Academic Advisor! They have great advice and resources for students looking into fieldwork or research placements. You can find our walk-in hours posted here.
i'm an international student, how do i complete the fieldwork requirement?
International students who hold an F1 visa must apply for CPT authorization to complete fieldwork. Please visit the UCI International Center’s website for more information on CPT: https://ic.uci.edu/students/currentStudents/employment/curricular-practical-training.php.
After reviewing the CPT policies and presentation, please print and complete the student portion of the CPT Form. The CPT form can be found here. Please email your request to Lizette Espino at [email protected].
If you are a J-1 visa student, please speak to an advisor at UCI’s International Center prior to starting your fieldwork requirement.
If you have a visa different than those listed above, please speak to your visa sponsor for policies that you must follow to complete fieldwork.
Please direct any questions regarding CPT or OPT to Lizette Espino at [email protected].
After reviewing the CPT policies and presentation, please print and complete the student portion of the CPT Form. The CPT form can be found here. Please email your request to Lizette Espino at [email protected].
If you are a J-1 visa student, please speak to an advisor at UCI’s International Center prior to starting your fieldwork requirement.
If you have a visa different than those listed above, please speak to your visa sponsor for policies that you must follow to complete fieldwork.
Please direct any questions regarding CPT or OPT to Lizette Espino at [email protected].
Part-Time Enrollment
how do i request part-time enrollment (10 units or below)?
Part-time study may be requested for the following reasons: occupation, health, family responsibilities, or if it is your final quarter at UCI and you need fewer than 10 units in order to graduate. Documentation is required. If you qualify for part-time study, you may submit an Undergraduate Petition for Reduced Fee Part-time Study form (which can be picked up from the Registrar's Office in Aldrich Hall) to the Education Office of Student Affairs in the Education Building, Suite 2000.
*International students will require an additional the Undergraduate Reduced Course Load Request form for the UCI International Student Center. Please refer to the UCI International Student Center to maintain your F-1/J-1 status.
*International students will require an additional the Undergraduate Reduced Course Load Request form for the UCI International Student Center. Please refer to the UCI International Student Center to maintain your F-1/J-1 status.
What if i need to take more than 10 units after submitting a part-time study form?
Part-time study must be officially cancelled in order to enroll in more than 10 units. You will need to submit another Undergraduate Petition for Reduced Fee Part-time Study form requesting to cancel the part-time study. For more info: https://www.reg.uci.edu/enrollment/parttime/parttime.html
Withdrawal & Readmission
HOW DO I WITHDRAw from uci?
If you wish to withdraw from UCI during a quarter in which you have already paid fees, you must obtain the dean's signature on a Withdrawal form, and submit the signed form to the Registrar's Office. You may bring the Withdrawal form to the Education Student Affairs Office to obtain the necessary signatures.
If you decide to leave UCI and have not yet paid fees, you must notify the Registrar's Office of your intention so that you are not assessed fees for the following quarter or, if already assessed, the Billing System can "deassess" you.
It is strongly recommended that you meet with an Academic Counselor before deciding to withdraw from UCI. Some things to consider before making a decision about withdrawing from the University:
For more information on withdrawal from the University please see the Registrar's Office website.
If you decide to leave UCI and have not yet paid fees, you must notify the Registrar's Office of your intention so that you are not assessed fees for the following quarter or, if already assessed, the Billing System can "deassess" you.
It is strongly recommended that you meet with an Academic Counselor before deciding to withdraw from UCI. Some things to consider before making a decision about withdrawing from the University:
- Implications for Financial Aid and Housing
- If you are an international student, you MUST meet with the International Center to discuss your withdrawal and the implications for your visa.
For more information on withdrawal from the University please see the Registrar's Office website.
How do i readmit to education?
Readmission to UCI is NOT automatic or guaranteed. Readmission is for students who have been disqualified or withdrew as another major from UCI and would like to be readmitted into the Education Sciences major in the School of Education. Readmission to the major for students who have been disqualified from the University will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Students who would like to request readmission to the Education Sciences major at UCI should fill out our Readmission Request Form.
If you are approved for readmission, a readmission fee of $70 will be charged to your ZotBill. Please see the UCI Registrar’s Readmission website for more information: https://www.reg.uci.edu/enrollment/readmission.html.
Deadline to Apply for Readmission:
Fall: August 1st
Winter: November 1st
Spring: February 1st
**International students should plan on meeting with an advisor from the International Center to ensure visa requirements are met prior to discussing readmission with the School of Education**
If you are approved for readmission, a readmission fee of $70 will be charged to your ZotBill. Please see the UCI Registrar’s Readmission website for more information: https://www.reg.uci.edu/enrollment/readmission.html.
Deadline to Apply for Readmission:
Fall: August 1st
Winter: November 1st
Spring: February 1st
**International students should plan on meeting with an advisor from the International Center to ensure visa requirements are met prior to discussing readmission with the School of Education**
Will the school of education accept readmits who were not Education sciences majors prior to withdrawing?
Readmission to the Education Sciences major for students who withdrew or were disqualified from UCI under another major will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Student Affairs. Students who would like to request readmission to the Education Sciences major at UCI should fill out our Readmission Request Form.
will the school of education accept students seeking a second bachelor's degree?
At this time we will not be accepting candidates seeking a second bachelor’s degree. You must be an admitted undergraduate student at UCI to complete the Education Sciences major. Please note, a second bachelor’s degree is NOT the same as double majoring for current students. If you are current student, please see the change of major/double major requirements above.
