Parent FAQ

Are Discover courses accredited by WASC?

Yes. UC San Diego is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC accredits UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies through the university. All courses and certificate programs offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies have been developed. They are administered in accordance with Division of Extended Studies policy, the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California and WSCUC standards.

What are the requirements for Discover UC San Diego?

The Discover UC San Diego program has been designed with high school students in mind. If your child is a current high school student in a partnering school district, please refer to the Partnership Enrollment site.

If your child is a current high school student not from any of our partnering school districts, please refer to the Open Enrollment site.

Graduating seniors (completed by spring semester/quarter) or entering 9th graders do not qualify for the program.

In the future, community colleges and other learners in California will be able to participate as well.

Are Discover UC San Diego courses A-G approved?

Discover UC San Diego courses allow students to earn college credits across a broad set of subjects and experience studying in a university context. These course offerings are not designed to replace high school A-G courses, instead, these courses allow for access of higher education curriculum and an opportunity for students to explore majors prior to entering higher education.

Current Course Offerings:

Title	Subject Area		Description	(A-G) Area
American Sign Language (ASL) Language and Culture, Level 1	LINGUISTICS	LISL 1AR	This course is your introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and the American Deaf Culture.	E
The Atmosphere	MARINE SCIENCE	SIO 20	This course describes the distinguishing features of the Earth’s atmosphere, providing a non-technical overview of the role of the atmosphere in meteorology and climate sciences.	G
Exploring the Musical Mind	MUSIC	MUS 20	Explore research from psychologists, cognitive scientists, neuroscientists, evolutionary biologists, philosophers, ethnomusicologists, and more, to illuminate how we hear and how we become musical.	F
Land and Labor	ETHNIC STUDIES	ETHN 1	This course examines key historical events and debates in the field that center around land and labor.	G
Intro to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming: Python	COMPUTER SCIENCE	CSE 6	This course introduces computer science and programming using the Python language.	G
Introduction to Structures and Design	STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING	SE 1	Learn the basics of how structural engineers design and create all kinds of structures.	G
Intermediate/Advanced Spanish for Bilingual Speakers	LITERATURE	LTSP 2D	Explore your cultural heritage to the Spanish language and culture in the United States and build off your Spanish speaking abilities.	E

For any questions, please contact us at discover4hs@ucsd.edu.

How do we register?

For current high school students in a partnering school district, please refer to the Partnership Enrollment site.

For current high school students not from any of our partnering school districts, please refer to the Open Enrollment site.

If your child is a high school student interested in enrolling in UC San Diego Discover courses please, contact us at discover4hs@ucsd.edu

For Services for Students with Disabilities, how does my child request accommodations?

Discover UC San Diego and the Division of Extended Studies strives to provide equal access and an exceptional learning environment for all students. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, we provide support services and reasonable accommodations based on your disability-related needs.

We handle all correspondence and documentation in confidence.

To ensure our instructors can support students with accommodations, we'll need documentation to be sent to UC San Diego. To begin the process, your child will need complete the Discover UC San Diego Accommodation Request Form

What other courses and programs are offered through UC San Diego?

Take advantage of opportunities for educational, career, and personal growth. Open to teachers, parents, pre-college students, 50+, and visitors. Explore everything to learn with UC San Diego's Education and Community Outreach Department. Also, UC San Diego Summer Session offers degree and non-degree courses and programs from more than 50 academic departments for current and visiting students worldwide.

Where can I give feedback about your programs?

Please send your feedback to discover4hs@ucsd.edu.