Course Proposal

The experiential learning requirement can be fulfilled by study abroad programs that are transferable to UC San Diego. Eligible programs include UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) or other programs hosted by the UC system and programs offered by other UC campuses or third-party providers. If you are participating in a Global Seminar or taking another class included on the approved course list for Global Experience, your coursework will automatically fulfill the experiential learning requirement and you will not need to submit a course proposal.

Eligibility Criteria

To fulfill the experiential learning requirement, study abroad programs must meet the following criteria:

• Involve faculty supervision.

• Provide at least four units of UC-transferable upper-division credit.

  • Your study abroad coursework must appear on your UC San Diego transcript.

  • You must receive a passing grade in the study abroad course you propose.

  • You must contact the Experiential Learning Coordinator through the Virtual Advising Center to request special consideration if you do not plan to take any upper-division classes while studying abroad.

• Take place in person over at least four weeks.

  • Virtual exchanges would not meet this requirement.

Due to university policy, a single course cannot be used to fulfill multiple general education requirements. You must ensure that the study abroad class you propose for the experiential learning requirement is not being applied toward another area of Sixth College's GE requirements.

Required Documents

• Companion worksheet: Use this document to save and submit your responses to the four Unpacking Activities embedded in UCEAP Navigating Reentry.

  • Unpacking Activity #1—The Navigator: For each of the four prompts within this activity, elaborate on your descriptive responses beyond just providing bullet points.
  • Unpacking Activity #2—Skills Suitcase: For each of the six categories, select at least one skill.
  • Unpacking Activity #3—STAR: For each of the four elements, reflect deeply on a specific situation to craft detailed replies.
  • Unpacking Activity #4—Stepping Stones: For each of the three sections, check at least two boxes of future opportunities you plan to pursue.

• Certificate of completion: Save and submit the certificate of completion you are presented upon completing the online module.

Submission Deadlines

Proposals for study abroad coursework must be submitted by Friday of Week 8 of the quarter after you return from studying abroad. You will be notified about the status of your proposal through the Virtual Advising Center by the end of Week 10 of that quarter.

Eligibility Criteria

To fulfill the experiential learning requirement, UC San Diego classes must meet the following criteria:

• Involve faculty supervision.

• Provide at least four units of upper-division credit.

• Center around one or more of the five fulfillment tracks, with significant engagement in that type of experiential learning outside of the classroom each week.

  • The experiential work must be substantial and sustained throughout the quarter; occasional or one-off activities would not meet this requirement.

• Require hands-on, active forms of learning that allow students to think independently and take ownership of their own learning.

  • Projects where students read passively, memorize information, or follow directions would not meet this requirement.

• Provide dedicated time and space for analysis of the experiential work taking place.

  • This could be done through mentorship, journaling, discussion boards, or reflective assignments.

• Culminate in a final deliverable derived from or inspired by the experiential learning.

  • This could take the form of a research paper, report, media project, presentation, or performance.

These minimum criteria are necessary but may not always be sufficient to qualify a course for fulfillment of the experiential learning requirement. They are meant to give you an idea of what to look for when considering whether a certain class could potentially satisfy the requirement.

Required Documents

• Course syllabus: If you do not yet have a syllabus for this class, reach out to the instructor or their department to obtain one.

Submission Deadlines

Proposals for UC San Diego classes must be submitted by Friday of Week 8 of the quarter before you take the class. You will be notified about the status of your proposal through the Virtual Advising Center by the end of Week 10 of that quarter.