To officially add the Ph.D. Emphasis in Global Studies:
- Download "Change of Degree Status Petition" from the Graduate Division's website.
- Under "ADD the following Credential, Emphasis, or Certificate" list "Ph.D. Emphasis in Global Studies." Complete all required fields and sign form.
- Take completed change of status petition to your home department chair or faculty graduate advisor (not the GPA staff advisor) for approval and signature.
- Email Dr. Javiera Barandiarán (javiera@ucsb.edu) about your interest in completing the PhD Emphasis. She will then approve/deny and sign the petition as the Interdisciplinary Emphasis Advisor.
- International Students using a non-immigrant visa also need approval and a signature from the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) representative.
- Scan/copy the original approved, signed, and completed change of status petition, then bring (SSMS 2008) or email (gd-global@global.ucsb.edu) a copy to the Global Staff Graduate Program Advisor (GPA) for filing in Global Studies.
- Send the completed change of status petition to the Graduate Division (gradacademics@graddiv.ucsb.edu) for the final approval and signature, to officially add the global emphasis.
To complete the Global Studies Ph.D. Emphasis Checksheet:
- Contact the Global Staff Graduate Program Advisor (GPA) to acquire the Global Studies Ph.D. Emphasis Checksheet.
- Once all emphasis courses/requirements have been satisfied, fill out the emphasis checksheet. Email the Interdisciplinary Emphasis Advisor, Dr. Javiera Barandiarán (javiera@ucsb.edu) and cc-the Global GPA for approval if you want to use a course not listed within the “Ph.D. Emphasis – Courses Offered” website: http://www.global.ucsb.edu/phd/emphasis/courses
- The Global GPA will forward the completed checksheet to Dr. Javiera Barandiarán, for final approval and signature.
- Lastly, the Global GPA will scan the signed document and email a copy to the student, then forward to the Graduate Division for final processing (for the global emphasis to be added to your diploma).