The School of Social Ecology welcomes students from all disciplines to apply to its graduate programs. We would be delighted to host you on campus or connect with you online to discuss the many opportunities you can pursue in one of our three academic departments: Criminology, Law & Society, Psychological Science, or Urban Planning & Public Policy. Explore your options below to visit campus, participate in an information session, or speak with an admissions representative.
Preview Day
The graduate programs within Social Ecology host a Fall and Spring Graduate Preview Day every academic year. This event is open to all prospective graduate applicants to the UCI School of Social Ecology.
Register here for the Fall Graduate Preview Day on Friday, November 1, 2019
Preview Day topics include:
Social Ecology Master’s & Ph.D. Programs
How to Prepare for Graduate School
Preparing for the GRE
Application Requirements
Tuition & Funding
Programs available:
PhD - Criminology, Law & Society
PhD - Urban & Environmental Planning & Policy
Master of Urban & Regional Planning
Master of Advanced Study in Criminology, Law & Society
Master of Legal & Forensic Psychology
Online Information Sessions
Online information sessions (webinars) are held throughout the year via Zoom. All that is needed to participate is a computer with internet access. Our online information sessions are hosted by UCI Social Ecology representatives and are designed for prospective students to learn more about:
- Master’s & Ph.D. Programs
- Application Requirements
- Tuition & Funding
There will also be ample time for questions.
REGISTER Thursday, July 25, 12 pm PST - Information Session + Tips on how to write a Statement of Purpose
REGISTER Thursday, August 15, 12 pm PST - Information Session + How to fund your PhD
REGISTER Wednesday, August 28, 4 pm PST - Information Session + Tips on how to write a Statement of Purpose
REGISTER Wednesday, October 2, 12 pm PST - Program Information Session: Ph.D. in Psychological Science
REGISTER Friday, October 4, 12 pm PST - Program Information Session: Ph.D. in Criminology, Law & Society
REGISTER Friday, November 1, 11 am PST - Program Information Session: Master of Advanced Study in Criminology, Law & Society
Archived Info Sessions
Missed an info session, but still want information? See below for available videos:
Master of Urban & Regional Planning
Information Session + Tips for Writing a Statement of Purpose and a Personal History Statement
Information Session + Options for Funding your Graduate Education
Events Near You
Meet with Social Ecology representatives at an event near you:
UCLA McNair Conference - Graduate Opportunities Fair
Date: Friday, August 2, 2019
Programs: ALL
Time: 10am-2pm
Location:
UCLA Luskin Conference Center
New York Idealist Grad Fair
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Programs: Master of Public Policy
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location:
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St.
New York, NY 10011
Details
Chicago Idealist Grad Fair
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019
Programs: Master of Public Policy
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location:
UIC Dorin Forum
725 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Details
Northern CA Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Programs: ALL
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location:
Sonoma State University
San Francisco Idealist Grad Fair
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Programs: Master of Public Policy
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location:
San Francisco County Fair Building
1199 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
Details
Seattle Idealist Grad Fair
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019
Programs: Master of Public Policy
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location:
Seattle University
Campion Hall
914 East Jefferson Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Details
Southern CA Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Programs: ALL
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location:
University of California, Los Angeles
Speak with an Admissions Representative
If you have questions about Social Ecology graduate programs or the application process, please contact us to speak with an admissions representative.