I'm looking into UC Irvine and I'm curious about the different schools they have. Can anyone list the main schools at UC Irvine and what they offer?
UC Irvine (officially the University of California, Irvine) consists of several distinct academic units known as "schools". Here's a list of the main schools within UCI and the general fields they cater to:
1. The School of Social Sciences offers a wide range of majors from International Studies and Political Science to Psychology and Anthropology.
2. The School of Biological Sciences focuses on the biological and life sciences, offering majors like Biology, Human Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
3. The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences specifically caters to Computer Science and Informatics, being one of the few dedicated computer science schools in the UC system.
4. The Paul Merage School of Business offers undergraduate business programs, as well as MBA and doctoral degrees in fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, and operations.
5. The School of Physical Sciences comprises departments like Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy and Earth System Science.
6. The School of Humanities covers fields like History, Philosophy, Literature, Language Studies, and Art History among others.
7. The Henry Samueli School of Engineering encompasses majors like Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
8. The Claire Trevor School of the Arts includes departments like Music, Dance, Drama, and Art.
9. The School of Education that provides aspiring teachers and educational administrators with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they need.
10. The School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences all fall under UCI Health, covering the healthcare professions.
11. The School of Law offers a comprehensive legal education, focusing on JD programs.
12. The School of Social Ecology has an interdisciplinary approach, studying human-environment interactions and designing solutions for social problems.
13. Lastly, there's the Division of Continuing Education, offering learning and career development opportunities for non-traditional students, working professionals, and lifelong learners.
Each school has its specific departments and programs. You can find additional information on each school’s webpage on the official UCI website.
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