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Academic Goals

UCI offers programs designed to provide students with an excellent foundation (both breadth and depth of knowledge) on which to continue developing their intellectual, aesthetic, and moral capacities. Programs and curricula are based on the belief that a student's collective University experience should provide understanding and insight which are the basis for an intellectual identity and lifelong learning.

An important aspect of UCI's educational approach is the emphasis placed on student involvement in independent study, research, and the creative process as a complement to a world class curriculum. Independent research in laboratories, field studies, and participation in peer workshops are normal elements in the UCI experience.

UCI is committed to providing a stimulating atmosphere conducive to creative work and scholarship at all levels, to exploring the accumluated knowledge of humanity, and to developing new knowledge through basic and applied research. Along with these objectives, UCI has a strong committment to public service. UCI generates substantial research expertise that is applied to regional and national social issues, and provides humanistic understanding of the problems facing our society today. UCI's Vision and Values are a key part of our academic goals.