Each of the six colleges has its own academic characteristics. Students in each college must pass an educational program offered by their own college in order to graduate. Revere College was founded in 1964. Its main orientation is Western classical literature and art. Its general courses are considered to be the most difficult among the six colleges because of their involvement in mathematics, science and history. Eleanor Roosevelt College was founded in 1988, and its general studies program is considered second only to Revere College for its extensive knowledge of the social sciences and world history. John Muir College, founded in 1967, focuses on flexible and selective basic education, and its general studies curriculum is considered the simplest of the six colleges. The other three colleges offer less difficult general studies than Revere and Eleanor Roosevelt, but they are no less difficult.
In addition, San Diego is organized into 10 schools and departments by specialty:
College of Arts and Humanities
The Division of Arts and Humanities provides students with a basic education that empowers critical thinking, clear thinking logic, and creative expression. With six academic departments in History, Documentation, Music, Drama and Dance, Visual Arts, and Philosophy, the School offers students more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. The undergraduate program adopts small class experiential teaching, combines research with creative activities, and emphasizes the cultivation of interdisciplinary thinking. Postgraduate courses combine the best theory with the most advanced research, guaranteeing academic rigor and excellence.
School of Biological Sciences
The Division of Biological Sciences continues to advance the knowledge of basic biological sciences for the betterment of human health, the preservation of the environment and the economic enrichment of future scientists, physicians, medical researchers and educators. The school has four academic departments: Cell and Developmental Biology, Ecological behavior and Evolution, Molecular Biology and Neurobiology, and seven undergraduate biology majors: Bioinformatics, Ecological behavior and Evolution, General Biology, Human biology, Microbiology, Molecular and cell Biology and Neurobiology. The school also focuses on postgraduate teaching, offering a large number of postgraduate courses, with 105 research laboratories, 2 research centers and 4 research units, providing students with high-quality and rich practical resources.
Jacobs School of Engineering
The Jacobs School of Engineering is a premier engineering school that combines the basics with practical applications. Focusing on collaboration with industry and interdisciplinary research with other specialties, the School is committed to solving society's most difficult problems through engineering. The School focuses on developing students' communication, leadership and problem solving skills, providing students with the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary professional teams. The School has six academic departments: Bioengineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanoengineering, and Structural Engineering, offering a wide range of teaching to undergraduate and graduate students.
School of Physical Sciences
The Division of Physical Sciences, founded in 1960, is the centerpiece of UC San Diego education, offering science instruction in the fields of chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The College provides basic science education to undergraduates of the University of San Diego, all of whom study here. In addition, the College offers specialized science courses for graduate students. The school follows San Diego's interdisciplinary tradition of conducting impactive research for its students and drawing on a diverse faculty to deliver innovative programs to its students.
Rady School of Management
Teaching at the Rady School of Management is based on five core values: innovation, impact, collaboration, integrity and risk taking. The school continues to recruit top faculty, recruit outstanding students, and create an innovative collaborative atmosphere for business research. Although founded in 2003, Rady College is one of the top institutions of higher education and research education in the United States. It has been accredited by AACSB International and is the only new business school among ten public research universities in the United States over the past 30 years.
School of International Policy and Strategy
The School of Global Policy and Strategy is a global educational community dedicated to the advancement and integration of knowledge through teaching and research. Renowned for its Pacific, American and Asian programs, the school has produced many internationally renowned leaders. The School prepares students for the challenges of globalization by preparing them for detailed analysis of problems. The School offers a five-year master's degree program combining the three traditional majors of international Relations, Public Policy and Management for undergraduate students and a variety of courses for graduate students to meet student needs.
Medical college
The School of Medicine provides cutting-edge resources and education to equip students to become innovative and compassionate physicians focused on delivering outstanding health care to the global community. The School offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education, providing medical research opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. The undergraduate program allows students and faculty to work closely together to continuously optimize medical education, foster innovation and prepare for further medical training. The graduate program provides a challenging environment in which students engage in patient care, research and learning.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Founded in 1903, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography is the world's largest, oldest and foremost center for Marine, earth and atmospheric research, education and service. The School is dedicated to undergraduate education and research in the fields of Marine, earth and planetary physics, chemistry, biology, geology and geophysics. The college provides students with advanced teaching equipment and rich research centers, so that students can adapt their knowledge and research to the changes of The Times and learn in practice.
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Founded in 2000, the Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences offers students a broad, innovative and flexible curriculum. The school offers excellence in health sciences research and education and is the top school of pharmacy in the United States. College programs combine strong basic science with a diverse clinical experience, engaging students in community practice in hospitals, clinics, pharmaceuticals, community interaction, and home care.
School of Social Sciences
The Division of Social Sciences, founded in 1986, focuses on the study and solution of social problems. With 15 departments, the School continues to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging students to go global, explore social sciences as scholars and citizens, and face the challenges of today's society.
