UC Santa Barbara
Department of Geography
UC Santa Barbara
Department of Geography
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Graduates Program Description Student Handbook
Graduate Study in Geography Registration The Master's Program Transfer and Continuation Into the Ph.D. Program Ph.D. Program Special Preparation for Careers in Teaching Fees and Tuition Financial Support Participation on Dept and Campus Committees Placement of Graduates Appendix Sample Forms Quick Filing Guide Guide to Filing Theses and Dissertations at UCSB
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Special Preparation for Careers in Teaching

There is no required preparation for a career in teaching, but many graduate students will have the opportunity to serve as Teaching Assistants. All graduate students will be required to give oral presentations in seminars and will be encouraged to give oral presentations of their research at various time intervals before the geography faculty and graduate student body. This exposure to public and semi-public speaking, together with the comprehensive study program, should provide the student with teaching experience and with capabilities in course preparation. PhD students interested in further preparation for careers in teaching may wish to obtain the Certificate in College and University Teaching: http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/academic/ccut/. Additionally, there are many resources for Teaching Assistants and Instructors available through Instructional Development here on campus: http://oic.id.ucsb.edu/.

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