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Major Updates 2018-2019 Last revised on 08/09/18 1|P a g e
College of Letters and Science
NEW MAJORS:
Major Description of Major Major Requirements
CLIMATE SCIENCE/B.S. The Department of Atmospheric & Required:
Oceanic Sciences' new Climate • Chemistry and Biochemistry 14A (Atomic and Molecular
Science major will provide students Structure, Equilibria, Acids and Bases) and 14B
with the scientific understanding (Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Kinetics, and Organic
they need to assess climate Chemistry), or 20A (Chemical Structure) and 20B (Chemical
impacts from both human-induced Energetics and Change)
climate change and natural climate • Mathematics 3A (Calculus for Life Sciences Students),
variability, as well as finding 3B (Calculus for Life Sciences Students), and
solutions to manage and mitigate 3C (Ordinary Differential Equations with Linear Algebra for
them. It will also provide Life Sciences Students), or 31A (Differential and Integral
understanding of the climate Calculus), 31B (Integration and Infinite Studies), 32A
system needed to communicate (Calculus of Several Variables), and 33B (Differential
climate information to decision- Equations);
makers in the public sector, private • Physics 1A (Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics)
sector and nongovernmental or 1AH (Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
organizations. [Honors]), 1B (Physics for Scientists and Engineers:
Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields) or 1BH
(Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves,
Electric and Magnetic Field [Honors]), 1C (Physics for
Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and
Special Relativity) or 1CH (Physics for Scientists and
Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
[Honors]), 4AL (Physics Laboratory for Scientists and
Engineers: Mechanics), and 4BL (Physics Laboratory for
Last revised on 08/10/18 2|P a g eScientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism), or 5A
(Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy),
5B Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics,
Fluids, Waves, Light and Optics), and 5C (Physics for Life
Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern
Physics);
• AOS 51 (Fundamentals of Climate Science)
• C&EE/M&AE M20 (Introduction to Computer Programming
with MATLAB) or COMPTNG 10A (Introduction to
Programming) or an equivalent course selected in
consultation with the undergraduate advisors;
• Statistics 12 (Introduction to Statistical Methods for
Geography and Environmental Studies) or 13 (Introduction
to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences)
Last revised on 08/10/18 3|P a g eHerb Alpert School of Music
NEW MAJORS:
Major Description of Major Major Requirements
GLOBAL JAZZ STUDIES/B.A. The Global Studies Jazz major Preparation for the major:
provides students with an • One to two years of applied jazz studio instruction
interdisciplinary education that • One year of musicianship
draws from various areas of the • Exemptions/substitutions for lower division requirements
Herb Alpert School of Music, as will be determined by the department in the summer
well as from the arts and social following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive course
sciences. The major focuses on documentation may be required for consideration.
developing students’ skills in • Audition/interview and supplemental requirements: In
performance of multiple jazz styles; addition to the general UC Application, all applicants are
knowledge of improvisation, music required to interview with program faculty as well as
theory, arranging, and submit a supplemental application by digital upload.
composition; and understanding of Additional fees may apply. Applicants must have a
the historical and societal context minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application. Specific
of the development and guidelines may be found at
advancement of jazz in the United http://www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
States and globally.
MUSIC EDUCATION/B.A. The UCLA Department of Music, in Preparation for the major:
conjunction with the Graduate • A one-year comprehensive music theory course sequence,
School of Education and covering musicianship and theory, as well as keyboard skills
Information Studies, offers a if needed
Bachelor of Arts in Music • Two years of applied private instruction on a primary
Education--the only music instrument or in voice
education program in the UC
Last revised on 08/10/18 4|P a g esystem. Students can earn a • Two years of participation in a large performance group
California Subject Matter Waiver in such as orchestra, choir, or wind ensemble
music and complete their teaching • Exemptions/substitutions for lower division requirements
credential during the senior year of will be determined by the department in the summer
undergraduate studies. The following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive course
program prepares future music documentation may be required for consideration.
educators to teach in traditional • Audition/Interview and Supplemental Requirements: In
school music programs, cultivates addition to the general UC Application, all applicants are
dispositions that encourage required to audition/interview as well as submit a
innovation and change in the supplemental application by digital upload. Letters of
profession, and nurtures socially Recommendation are required for select areas. Additional
responsible practices in the fees may apply. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
classroom and community. This is at the time of the application. Specific guidelines may be
the only music education program found at: http://www.music.ucla.edu
at a public university in California
where it is possible to earn a
teaching credential as part of a four
year undergraduate degree
program.
Last revised on 08/10/18 5|P a g eLuskin School of Public Affairs
NEW MAJORS:
Major Description of Major Major Requirements
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/B.A. The world needs agents of social Required major preparation coursework:
change whose passion to improve 8 Public Affairs pre-major courses (UCLA course numbers are listed
people’s lives is matched by the below):
knowledge and skills to deliver
results. UCLA’s Luskin School of • PA 10: Social Problems and Social Change
Public Affairs will help cultivate this • PA 20: Power, Politics, and Policy Change in U.S.
next generation of civic-minded • PA 30: Comparative Analysis of Wealth, Policy, and Power
leaders with a new undergraduate
• PA 40: Microeconomics for Public Affairs
degree, which launched in the fall
of 2018. • PA 50: Foundations and Debates in Public Thought
• PA 60: Using Data to Learn about Society: An Introduction
The B.A. in Public Affairs offers an to Empirical Research and Statistics
in-depth and engaged educational • PA 70: Information, Evidence, and Persuasion
experience with a clear public • PA 80: How Environments Shape Human Development
service ethos. The undergraduate
major is centered around a For transfer applicants, the following courses can be used as
multidisciplinary foundation in the major prep in lieu of the courses above:
social sciences, with an applied
emphasis on knowledge and • PA 20: The equivalent of UCLA’s Pol Sci 40 (Introduction
methods for improving society. to American Politics)
• PA 30: The equivalent of UCLA’s Pol Sci 50 or 50R and
The major includes a required Econ 2 (Introduction to Comparative Politics AND
experiential learning capstone in Macroeconomics)
the senior year, connecting the
Last revised on 08/10/18 6|P a g edots between theory and action. • PA 40: The equivalent of UCLA’s Econ 1 or Econ 11
This capstone combines a multi- (Microeconomics)
quarter internship in a community • PA 50: The equivalent of UCLA’s Pol Sci 10 (Introduction
or government organization with a to Political Theory)
seminar series in which students • PA 60: The equivalent of UCLA’s Stats 10 (Introduction
develop a project. Most of these to Statistical Reasoning)
capstone projects will take place in
the greater Los Angeles area, Highly recommended: if your schools offers the
providing an amazing opportunity equivalent to Soc 20 (Introduction to Sociological
for undergraduates to contribute Research Methods), it is highly recommended that this
to our global city in a sustained and course is taken in addition to Stats 10.
substantial way.
Please note: If the statistics course you complete does
To be considered for admission, not use R for data management and analysis, you will
applicants to Public Affairs pre- be required to take a data management & analysis
major must have a minimum course involving the use of R software during your first
cumulative 3.2 GPA in all quarter at UCLA.
transferable coursework at the end
of the fall term prior to transfer. • PA 80. A course focused on lifespan human
Students must attain junior level development (preferred) or child and adolescent
standing (at least 60 semester/ 90 development
quarter transferable units) by the
end of the spring term prior to To be competitive for admission, it is strongly recommended that
transfer. California Community students complete four (4) of the major preparation courses or
college students are strongly equivalents, including PA 40 and PA 60, by the end of the fall prior
encouraged to complete IGETC; all to transfer.
other transfer students are
encouraged to make progress Students must take all major preparation courses for a letter grade
toward completion of the Luskin and receive a B grade or better in those courses to be competitive
Last revised on 08/10/18 7|P a g eSchool’s general education for admission. All additional major preparatory coursework, with
requirements. the exception of PA 10 and PA 70, should be completed by the end
of the spring prior to transfer.
NOTE: Applicants are admitted to
pre-major status in the College of If admitted, students must complete all remaining preparatory
Letters and Science until courses with a B grade or better in their first year at UCLA.
prerequisites are satisfactorily
completed. Applicants should Students will be required to submit a supplemental application to
note that this major is listed under the Luskin School during their first year, in order to be admitted to
the College of Letters and Science the major. Students must apply to the major before they have
in the UC Application and that the completed 135 quarter units.
Luskin School has the same
general education requirements
as the College of Letters and
Science.
Last revised on 08/10/18 8|P a g eCollege of Letters and Science
MAJOR NAME CHANGES 2018-2019:
Major Description of the Major Summary of Changes
ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC This program is designed to provide rigorous Effective Fall 2018, the B.S in
SCIENCES/MATHEMATICS/ B.S. mathematical training with a comprehensive Mathematics/Atmospheric and Oceanic
(formerly Mathematics/Atmospheric and background in topics relevant to atmospheric Sciences was disestablished & renamed to
Oceanic Sciences) and oceanic sciences. The program is B.S in Atmospheric and Oceanic
intended to provide particularly good Sciences/Mathematics.
preparation for graduate studies in a
streamlined course of study. 2018-2019 Major Preparation Requirements
The Atmospheric and Oceanic • One and half years of calculus
Sciences/Mathematics major has the through multivariable
following learning outcomes: • Linear Algebra
• Fundamental knowledge of the • Differential Equations
atmospheric and oceanic sciences, and the • One year of calculus-based Physics
mathematical tools that enable research • One C++ programming course
to be conducted • Two courses from the following:
• Identification of potential research areas • Climate change
of interest • Air pollution
• Experience in conceiving and executing • Atmospheric environment
research projects designed to evaluate
hypotheses through courses that stress
oral and written presentation of research
results
Last revised on 08/10/18 9|P a g e• Proposition, execution, and evaluation of a
research project with the assistance and
supervision of a faculty mentor
• Tangible capstone product, such as a
written thesis, that will be archived and
possibly disseminated within and beyond
the department
Last revised on 08/10/18 10 | P a g eHerb Alpert School of Music
MAJOR NAME CHANGES 2018-2019:
Major Description of Major Summary of Changes
MUSICOLOGY/ B.A. The goals of the Musicology major are Effective Spring 2018, the B.A. in Music
(formally Music History) grounded firmly in the humanistic study of History major has been renamed to B.A. in
music, and we interpret Musicology in the Musicology.
broadest possible sense: there is no built-in
bias toward art music, Western music, or 2018-2019 Major Requirements
music of the past.
The Musicology major builds on the Herb Recommend (not required preparation for
Alpert School of Music's integrative core the major:
course (MUSCLG 6ABC), and then progresses
through a series of six upper-division courses • 4 semester/6 quarter units of music
on "Music, History, and Culture" (MUSCLG performance
125A-F). As a whole, this "spine" for the • One year of music theory (or
major is committed to a broad historical and equivalent) as preparation for UCLA’s
theoretical perspective on music – but the Music Theory Placement Exam and
individual courses are topic-driven and entrance to Musicology courses
flexible, so that the passion and expertise of • 4 semester/quarter units of
the instructor drives the content. Outside the musicianship
spine we strive for flexibility – wherever
possible we encourage majors to find their Exemptions/substitutions for lower division
upper-division electives from among the rich requirements will be determined by the
offerings of the School of Music. The major department in the summer following
includes a performance requirement, which admission. Syllabi or other descriptive course
can be fulfilled in a number of ways, and does documentation may be required for
not require formal musical training. consideration.
Last revised on 08/10/18 11 | P a g eIn addition to the general UC Application, all
applicants are required to interview with
departmental faculty as well as submit a
supplemental application by digital upload.
Additional fees may apply. Applicants must
have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of
application. Specific guidelines may be found
at http://www.musicology.ucla.edu
Last revised on 08/10/18 12 | P a g eCollege of Letters and Science
MAJORS WITH UPDATES FOR 2018-2019:
Major 2017-2018 Major Requirements 2018-2019 Major Requirements
ANTHROPOLOGY/B.S. Required: Required:
• Anthropology 1 (Human • Anthropology 1 (Human Evolution), 2 (Archaeology,
Evolution), 2 (Archaeology, Introduction), 3 (Culture and Society), and 4 (Culture and
Introduction), 3 (Culture and Communication)
Society), and 4 (Culture and • Life Sciences 7A (Cell and Molecular Biology), 7B (Genetics,
Communication) Evolution, and Ecology), 7C, (Physiology and Human
• Life Sciences 1 (Evolution, Biology), 23L (Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific
Ecology, and Biodiversity) 2 Methodology)
(Cells, Tissues, and Organs), • Chemistry 14A (Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria,
3 (Introduction to Molecular Acids and Bases), 14B (Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry,
Biology), 4 (Genetics), 23L Kinetics, and Organic Chemistry), 14BL (General and
(Introduction to Laboratory Organic Chemistry Laboratory I), 14C (Structure of Organic
and Scientific Methodology) Molecules), OR Chemistry & Biochemistry 20A (Chemical
OR 7A (Cell and Molecular Structure), 20B (Chemical Energetics and Change), 20L
Biology), 7B (Genetics, (General Chemistry Laboratory), 30AL (General Chemistry
Evolution, and Ecology), 7C, Laboratory II), 30A (Organic Chemistry I: Structure and
(Physiology and Human Reactivity), Mathematics 3A (Calculus for Life Science
Biology), 23L (Introduction Students) 3B (Calculus for Life Science Students), 3C
to Laboratory and Scientific (Ordinary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Life
Methodology) Science Students), and Statistics 12 (Introduction to
• Chemistry 14A (Atomic and Statistical Methods for Geography and Environmental
Molecular Structure, Studies) OR Mathematics 31A (Differential and Integral
Equilibria, Acids and Bases), Calculus), 31B (Integration and Infinite Series), and
14B (Thermodynamics, Statistics 12 (Introduction to Statistical Methods for
Last revised on 08/10/18 13 | P a g eElectrochemistry, Kinetics, Geography and Environmental Studies), or Life Sciences
and Organic Chemistry), 30A (Mathematics for Life Scientists), 30B(Mathematics for
14BL (General and Organic Life Scientists), and Statistics 13 (Introduction to Statistical
Chemistry Laboratory I), 14C Methods for Life and Health Sciences)
(Structure of Organic • Physics 5A (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and
Molecules), OR Chemistry & Energy), 5B (Physics for Life Sciences Majors:
Biochemistry 20A (Chemical Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics), 5C
Structure), 20B (Chemical (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism,
Energetics and Change), 20L and Modern Physics)
(General Chemistry
Laboratory), 30AL (General Summary of changes:
Chemistry Laboratory II),
30A (Organic Chemistry I: • Students transferring fall 2019 and later must complete
Structure and Reactivity) the equivalent of UCLA’s Life Science 7A, 7B, and 7C
• Mathematics 3A (Calculus courses in order to satisfy major prep for these majors.
for Life Science Students) 3B Life Sciences 1, 2, 3, and 4 were phased out during Winter
(Calculus for Life Science 2018.
Students), 3C (Ordinary
Differential Equations and
Linear Algebra for Life
Science Students), and
Statistics 12 (Introduction to
Statistical Methods for
Geography and
Environmental Studies) OR
Mathematics 31A
(Differential and Integral
Calculus), 31B (Integration
and Infinite Series), and
Last revised on 08/10/18 14 | P a g eStatistics 12 (Introduction to
Statistical Methods for
Geography and
Environmental Studies), or
Life Sciences 30A
(Mathematics for Life
Scientists), 30B(Mathematics
for Life Scientists), and
Statistics 13 (Introduction to
Statistical Methods for Life
and Health Sciences)
• Physics 5A (Physics for Life
Sciences Majors: Mechanics
and Energy), 5B (Physics for
Life Sciences Majors:
Thermodynamics, Fluids,
Waves, Light, and Optics), 5C
(Physics for Life Sciences
Majors: Electricity,
Magnetism, and Modern
Physics)
AMERICAN LITERATURE AND Required: Required:
CULTURES/B.A. • English Composition 3 • English 3 (English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language)
(English Composition, • English 4 (Critical Reading and Writing) or 4HW (Critical
Rhetoric, and Language) Reading and Writing – Honors) or 4WS (Critical Reading and
• English 4W (Critical Reading Writing – Service Learning)
and Writing) or 4HW (Critical • English 11 (Introduction to American Culture)
Reading and Writing • English 87 (Topics in American Cultures)
Last revised on 08/10/18 15 | P a g e(Honors) or 4WS (Critical Summary of Major Changes:
Reading and Writing - • Effective fall 2020, one year of British literature (English
Service Learning), 10A 10ABC) will no longer be acceptable major preparation for
(Literatures in English to this major.
1700), 10B (Literatures in • Effective fall 2020, English 11 (American Cultures) and
English, 1700 to 1850), 10C English 87 (Topics in American Cultures) are new required
(Literatures in English, 1850 major prep.
to Present)
ASIAN AMERICAN Recommended: Two courses from Recommended: One course from
STUDIES/B.A. • Asia Am 10 (History of Asian • Asia Am 10 or 10W (History of Asian Americans)
Americans) • Asia Am 20 or 20W (Contemporary Asian American
• Asia Am 20 (Contemporary Communities)
Asian American • Asia Am 30 or 30W (Asian American Literature and Culture)
Communities) • Asia Am 40 or 40W (Asian American Movement)
• Asia Am 30 (Asian American • Asia Am 50 or 50W (Asian American Women)
Literature and Culture)
• Asia Am 40 (Asian American Summary of Major Changes:
Movement) • Asia Am 20W, 30W, 40W & 50W have been added as
• Asia Am 50 (Asian American course options to meet prep major.
Women)
• NOTE: Students should save syllabi for all Asian American
studies courses to petition the department for exemption
from lower division requirements after admission
BIOCHEMISTRY/B.S. Required: Required:
• Chemistry & Biochemistry • Chemistry & Biochemistry 20A (Chemical Structure), 20B
20A (Chemical Structure), (Chemical Energetics and Change), 20L (General Chemistry
20B (Chemical Energetics Laboratory), 30AL (General Chemistry Laboratory II), 30A
and Change), 20L (General (Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity), 30B
Last revised on 08/10/18 16 | P a g eChemistry Laboratory), 30AL (Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity, Synthesis, and
(General Chemistry Spectroscopy), 30BL (Organic Chemistry Laboratory I), 30C
Laboratory II), 30A (Organic (Organic Chemistry III: Reactivity, Synthesis, and
Chemistry I: Structure and Biomolecules)
Reactivity), 30B (Organic • Mathematics 31A (Differential and Integral Calculus), 31B
Chemistry II: Reactivity, (Integration and Infinite Series), 32A (Calculus of Several
Synthesis, and Variables)
Spectroscopy), 30BL • Physics 5A (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and
(Organic Chemistry Energy), 5B (Physics for Life Sciences Majors:
Laboratory I), 30C (Organic Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics), 5C
Chemistry III: Reactivity, (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism,
Synthesis, and Biomolecules) and Modern Physics) OR Physics 1A (Physics for Scientists
• Mathematics 31A and Engineers: Mechanics), 1B (Physics for Scientists and
(Differential and Integral Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic
Calculus), 31B (Integration Fields), 1C (Physics for Scientists and Engineers:
and Infinite Series), 32A Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity), 4BL
(Calculus of Several (Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity
Variables) and Magnetism)
• Physics 5A (Physics for Life • Life Sciences 7A (Cell and Molecular Biology), 7B (Genetics,
Sciences Majors: Mechanics Evolution, and Ecology), 7C, (Physiology and Human
and Energy), 5B (Physics for Biology) AND Life Sciences 23L (Introduction to Laboratory
Life Sciences Majors: and Scientific Methodology)
Thermodynamics, Fluids,
Waves, Light, and Optics), 5C Strongly recommended:
(Physics for Life Sciences • Mathematics 33A (Linear Algebra)
Majors: Electricity,
Magnetism, and Modern
Physics) OR Physics 1A
(Physics for Scientists and
Last revised on 08/10/18 17 | P a g eEngineers: Mechanics), 1B Summary of Changes:
(Physics for Scientists and
Engineers: Oscillations, • Effective for fall 2019 admission, students must complete
Waves, Electric and the equivalent for UCLA's Life Science 7A, 7B, and 7C in
Magnetic Fields), 1C (Physics order to satisfy major preparation.
for Scientists and Engineers:
Electrodynamics, Optics, and
Special Relativity), 4BL
(Physics Laboratory for
Scientists and Engineers:
Electricity and Magnetism)
• Life Sciences 2 (Cells,
Tissues, and Organs), 3
(Introduction to Molecular
Biology), 4 (Genetics) OR
7A (Cell and Molecular
Biology), 7B (Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology), 7C,
(Physiology and Human
Biology) AND Life Sciences
23L (Introduction to
Laboratory and Scientific
Methodology)
Strongly recommended:
• Mathematics 33A (Linear
Algebra)
Last revised on 08/10/18 18 | P a g eCOGNITIVE SCIENCE/B.S. Required- one course from each Required-one course from each area:
area: • Life Sciences 1 (Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity) or 7A
• Psych 10 (Introductory (Cell and Molecular Biology) or 15 (Life: Concepts and
Psychology) Issues) or Physiological Science 3 (Introduction to Human
• Life Science 1 (Evolution, Physiology)
Ecology, and Biodiversity) • Chemistry and Biochemistry 2 (Introductory Chemistry) or
OR Life Science 15 (Life: 14A (Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria, Acids, and
Concepts and Issues) OR Phy Bases) or 17 (Chemical Principles) or 20A (Chemical
Sci 3 (Introduction to Human Structure) or Linguistics 1 (Introduction to Study of
Physiology); Language) or 20 (Introduction to Linguistic Analysis) or
• Chemistry 2 (Introductory Physics 10 (Physics) or 11 (Revolutions in Physics) or 1A
Chemistry) OR Chem 20A (Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics) or 5A
(Chemical Structure) OR (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy);
Physics 10 (Physics) OR • Mathematics 3A (Calculus for Life Sciences Students),
Physics 11 (Revolutions in • Mathematics 3B (Calculus for Life Sciences Students)
Physics) OR Physics 1A • Mathematics 3C (Ordinary Differential Equations with
(Physics for Scientists and Linear Algebra for Life Sciences Students), or 31A
Engineers: Mechanics) OR (Differential and Integral Calculus) and 31B (Integration and
Physics 6A (Physics for Life Infinite Studies);
Science Majors: Mechanics) • Philosophy 7 (Introduction to Philosophy of Mind) or 8
OR Ling 1 (Introduction to (Introduction to Philosophy of Science) or 9 (Principles of
Study of Language) OR Ling Critical Reasoning) or 23 (Meaning and Communication) or
20 (Introduction to Linguistic 31 (Logic, First Course);
Analysis) • Program in Computing 10A (Introduction to Programming)
• Math 3A (Calculus for Life and two courses from 10B (Intermediate Programming),
Sciences Students) & Math 10C (Advanced Programming), 15 (Introduction to Lisp and
3B (Calculus for Life Sciences Symbolic Computation), 16 (Python with Applications), 20A
Students) & Math 3C OR (Principles of Java Language with Applications), 20B,
Math 31A (Differential and (Advanced Topics in MATLAB: Programming for Behavioral
Last revised on 08/10/18 19 | P a g eIntegral Calculus) & Math Sciences), 30 (Machine Organization and Assembly
31B (Integration and Infinite Language Programming), 40A (Introduction to
Studies); Programming for Internet), 60 (Data Structures and
• Philosophy 7 (Introduction Algorithms),
to Philosophy of Mind) OR 8 • Psychology 10 (Introductory Psychology),
(Introduction to Philosophy • Psychology 85 (Introduction to Cognitive Science)
of Science) OR 9 (Principles
of Critical Reasoning) OR 23 • NOTE: The Cognitive Science department requires that
(Meaning and students are eligible to petition to declare the Cognitive
Communication) OR 31 Science major by the end of the summer quarter of their
(Logic, First Course); third year.
• Computing 10A
(Introduction to Summary of Major Changes:
Programming) and two
courses from: 10B • Physics 6A (Physics for Life Sciences Majors:
(Intermediate Mechanics) has been discontinued. It has been replaced
Programming), 10C with Physics 5A (Physics for Life Sciences majors:
(Advanced Programming), Mechanics and Energy).
15 (Introduction to Lisp and • Psych 20 has been renumbered to 20A
Symbolic Computation), 20A • Psych 20B has been added as a computing option
(Principles of Java Language
with Applications), 30
(Machine Organization and
Assembly Language
Programming), 40A
(Introduction to
Programming for Internet),
60 (Data Structures and
Algorithms) & Psych 20
Last revised on 08/10/18 20 | P a g e(MATLAB Programming for
Behavioral Sciences; Psych
20B: Advanced Topics in
MATLAB Programming for
Behavioral Sciences)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/B.S. Required: Required:
• Chemistry 14A (Atomic and • Chemistry 14A (Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria,
Molecular Structure, Acids, and Bases), 14B (Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry,
Equilibria, Acids, and Bases), Kinetics, and Organic Chemistry), and 14BL (General and
14B (Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry Laboratory I) (or 20A - Chemical
Electrochemistry, Kinetics, Structure), 20B (Chemical Energetics and Change), and 20L
and Organic Chemistry), and (General Chemistry Laboratory),
14BL (General and Organic • Environment 10 (Introduction to Environmental Science),
Chemistry Laboratory I) (or • Geography 7 (Introduction to Geographic Systems)
20A - Chemical Structure), • Life Sciences 7A (Cell and Molecular Biology) and 7B
20B (Chemical Energetics (Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology),
and Change), and 20L • Mathematics 3A (Calculus for Life Sciences Students) and
(General Chemistry 3B (Calculus for Life Sciences Students) (or 31A -
Laboratory), Differential and Integral Calculus) and 31B (Integration and
• Earth, Planetary, and Space Infinite Series), or
Sciences 1 (required for the • Life Sciences 30A&30B (Mathematics for Life Scientists)
Earth and environmental • Physics 5A (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and
science minor) or Energy) and 5C (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity,
Environment M10 Magnetism, and Modern Physics) (or 1A - Physics for
(Introduction to Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics) and 1B (Physics for
Environmental Science), Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and
• Life Sciences 7A (Cell and Magnetic Fields),
Molecular Biology) and 7B
Last revised on 08/10/18 21 | P a g e(Genetics, Evolution, and • Statistics 12 (Introduction to Statistical Methods for
Ecology), Geography and Environmental Studies) or 13 (Introduction
• Mathematics 3A (Calculus to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences) or Life
for Life Sciences Students) Science 40 (Statistics for Life Sciences).
and 3B (Calculus for Life
Sciences Students) (or 31A -
Differential and Integral Summary of changes:
Calculus) and 31B • The following three course options have been added to
(Integration and Infinite meet preparation for this major:
Series), o Life Sciences 30A/30B
• Physics 5A (Physics for Life o Life Sciences 40
Sciences Majors: Mechanics o Geography 7
and Energy) and 5C (Physics • Environment M10 has been updated to Environment 10
for Life Sciences Majors:
Electricity, Magnetism, and
Modern Physics) (or 1A -
Physics for Scientists and
Engineers: Mechanics) and
1B (Physics for Scientists and
Engineers: Oscillations,
Waves, Electric and
Magnetic Fields),
• Statistics 12 (Introduction to
Statistical Methods for
Geography and
Environmental Studies) or 13
(Introduction to Statistical
Methods for Life and Health
Sciences)
Last revised on 08/10/18 22 | P a g eINTERNATIONAL Required: Required:
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES/B.A. • Two courses from • International Development Studies 1 (Introduction to
Economics 1 (Principles of International Development Studies)
Economics), 2 (Principles of • One course from Economics 1 (Principles of Economics), 2
Economics), Geography 4 (Principles of Economics), Geography 4 (Globalization:
(Globalization: Regional Regional Development World Economy);
Development World • One statistics course from Economics 41 (Statistics for
Economy); Economists), Political Science 6 (Introduction to Data
• One statistics course from Analysis), 6R (Introduction to Data Analysis – Research
Economics 41 (Statistics for Version), Statistics 10 (Introduction to Statistical
Economists), Political Reasoning), or 12 (Introduction to Statistical Methods for
Science 6 (Introduction to Geography and Environmental Studies);
Data Analysis), 6R • Three social sciences/area studies courses, each from a
(Introduction to Data different category, selected from: (a) Anthropology 3
Analysis – Research Version), (Culture and Society), (b) Gender Studies 10 (Introduction
Statistics 10 (Introduction to to Gender Studies), (c) Geography 3 (Cultural Geography), 5
Statistical Reasoning), or 12 (People and Earth’s Ecosystems), 6 (World Regions:
(Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Issues), (d) History 8A (Colonial Latin
Methods for Geography and America), 8B (Modern Latin America), 8C (Latin American
Environmental Studies); Social History), 9A (Introduction to Asian Civilizations:
• Three social sciences/area History of India), 9D (Introduction to Asian Civilizations:
studies courses, each from a History of Middle East), 9E (Introduction to Asian
different category, selected Civilizations: Southeast Asian Crossroads), 10B (History of
from (a) Anthropology 3 Africa, 1800 to Present), 10BW (Introduction to Civilizations
(Culture and Society), (b) of Africa since 1800), 11B (History of China, circa 1000 to
Gender Studies 10 2000), 22 (Contemporary World History, 1760 to Present),
(Introduction to Gender International and Area Studies 1 (Introduction to
Studies), (c) Geography 3 International and Area Studies), 31 (Introduction to
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(People and Earth’s Political Science 20 (World Politics), 50 (Introduction to
Ecosystems), 6 (World Comparative Politics), 50R (Introduction to Comparative
Regions: Concepts and Politics – Research Version), (f) Sociology 1 (Introductory
Issues), (d) Global Studies 1 Sociology); and demonstrated proficiency in one modern
(Globalization: Markets), (e) foreign language equivalent to level 6 at UCLA. Each
History 8A (Colonial Latin course must be taken for a letter grade.
America), 8B (Modern Latin
America), 8C (Latin American Summary of Major Changes:
Social History), 9A • Effective fall 2020, students will be required to complete
(Introduction to Asian IDS 1 (International Development Studies 1) to satisfy
Civilizations: History of preparation for this major.
India), 9D (Introduction to
Asian Civilizations: History of • Major preparation has changed from 2 courses in
Middle East), 9E Economics to 1 course.
(Introduction to Asian
Civilizations: Southeast Asian • IAS 1 (International Area Studies) is a newly added, course
Crossroads), 10B (History of option to satisfy the three social sciences/area studies
Africa, 1800 to Present), requirement for this major
10BW (Introduction to
Civilizations of Africa since
1800), 11B (History of China,
circa 1000 to 2000), 22
(Contemporary World
History, 1760 to Present),
International and Area
Studies 31 (Introduction to
Southeast Asia), 50
(Introduction to Latin
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Science 20 (World Politics),
50 (Introduction to
Comparative Politics), 50R
(Introduction to
Comparative Politics –
Research Version), (g)
Sociology 1 (Introductory
Sociology)
Demonstrated proficiency in one
modern foreign language equivalent
to level 6 at UCLA. Each course must
be taken for a letter grade.
LIFE SCIENCE MAJORS: Required: Required:
• Biology/ B.S. • Life Sciences 1 (Evolution, • Life Sciences 7A (Cell and Molecular Biology), 7B (Genetics,
• Ecology, Behavior, and Ecology, and Biodiversity) 2 Evolution, and Ecology), 7C, (Physiology and Human
Evolution/ B.S. (Cells, Tissues, and Organs), Biology), 23L (Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific
• Human Biology and 3 (Introduction to Molecular Methodology)
Society / B.S. Biology), 4 (Genetics) OR & • Chemistry 14A (Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria,
• Marine Biology/ B.S. 7A (Cell and Molecular Acids and Bases), 14B (Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry,
• Microbiology, Biology), 7B (Genetics, Kinetics, and Organic Chemistry), 14BL (General and
Immunology, and Evolution, and Ecology), 7C, Organic Chemistry Laboratory I), 14C (Structure of Organic
Molecular Genetics/ (Physiology and Human Molecules), OR Chemistry & Biochemistry 20A (Chemical
B.S. Biology), 23L (Introduction Structure), 20B (Chemical Energetics and Change), 20L
• Molecular, Cell, and to Laboratory and Scientific (General Chemistry Laboratory), 30AL (General Chemistry
Developmental Biology/ Methodology) Laboratory II), 30A (Organic Chemistry I: Structure and
B.S.
Last revised on 08/10/18 25 | P a g e• Neuroscience/ B.S. • Chemistry 14A (Atomic and Reactivity), 30B (Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity, Synthesis,
• Physiological Science/ Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy)
B.S. Equilibria, Acids and Bases), • Mathematics 3A (Calculus for Life Science Students) 3B
• Psychobiology/ B.S. 14B (Thermodynamics, (Calculus for Life Science Students), 3C (Ordinary
Electrochemistry, Kinetics, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Life Science
and Organic Chemistry), Students) OR Mathematics 31A (Differential and Integral
14BL (General and Organic Calculus), 31B (Integration and Infinite Series), 32A
Chemistry Laboratory I), 14C (Calculus of Several Variables), or Life Sciences 30A
(Structure of Organic (Mathematics for Life Scientists), 30B(Mathematics for Life
Molecules), OR Chemistry & Scientists)
Biochemistry 20A (Chemical • Physics 5A (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and
Structure), 20B (Chemical Energy), 5B (Physics for Life Sciences Majors:
Energetics and Change), 20L Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics), 5C
(General Chemistry (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism,
Laboratory), 30AL (General and Modern Physics) OR Physics 1A (Physics for Scientists
Chemistry Laboratory II), and Engineers: Mechanics), 1B (Physics for Scientists and
30A (Organic Chemistry I: Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic
Structure and Reactivity), Fields), 1C (Physics for Scientists and Engineers:
30B (Organic Chemistry II: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity), 4AL
Reactivity, Synthesis, and (Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers:
Spectroscopy) Mechanics), 4BL (Physics Laboratory for Scientists and
• Mathematics 3A (Calculus Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism)
for Life Science Students) 3B • Statistics 13 (Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life
(Calculus for Life Science and Health Sciences)
Students), 3C (Ordinary
Differential Equations and Summary of changes:
Linear Algebra for Life • Students transferring fall 2019 and later must complete
Science Students) OR the equivalent of UCLA’s Life Science 7A, 7B, and 7C
Mathematics 31A courses in order to satisfy preparation for this major. Life
Last revised on 08/10/18 26 | P a g e(Differential and Integral Sciences 1, 2, 3, and 4 were phased out during Winter
Calculus), 31B (Integration 2018.
and Infinite Series), 32A • UCLA’s Physics 6A, 6B, and 6C series has been
(Calculus of Several discontinued for the fall 2018-19 academic year.
Variables), or Life Sciences
30A (Mathematics for Life
Scientists), 30B
(Mathematics for Life
Scientists)
• Physics 6A (Physics for Life
Sciences Majors:
Mechanics), 6B (Physics for
Life Sciences Majors: Waves,
Electricity, and Magnetism),
6C (Physics for Life Sciences
Majors: Light, Fluids,
Thermodynamics, Modern
Physics) OR Physics 5A
(Physics for Life Sciences
Majors: Mechanics and
Energy), 5B (Physics for Life
Sciences Majors:
Thermodynamics, Fluids,
Waves, Light, and Optics), 5C
(Physics for Life Sciences
Majors: Electricity,
Magnetism, and Modern
Physics) OR Physics 1A
(Physics for Scientists and
Last revised on 08/10/18 27 | P a g eEngineers: Mechanics), 1B
(Physics for Scientists and
Engineers: Oscillations,
Waves, Electric and
Magnetic Fields), 1C (Physics
for Scientists and Engineers:
Electrodynamics, Optics, and
Special Relativity), 4AL
(Physics Laboratory for
Scientists and Engineers:
Mechanics), 4BL (Physics
Laboratory for Scientists and
Engineers: Electricity and
Magnetism)
• Statistics 13 (Introduction to
Statistical Methods for Life
and Health Sciences)
PSYCHOLOGY/ B.A. Required: one course from each Required: one course from each area:
area: • Life Science 1 (Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity) or 15
• Life Science 1 (Evolution, (Life: Concepts and Issues) or Phy Sci 3 (Introduction to
Ecology, and Biodiversity) or Human Physiology)
15 (Life: Concepts and • Chem 2 (Introductory Chemistry), or 20A (Chemical
Issues) or Phy Sci 3 Structure) or Physics 10 (Physics) or 11 (Revolutions in
(Introduction to Human Physics) or 1A (Physics for Scientists and Engineers:
Physiology) Mechanics) or 6A (Physics for Life Sciences Majors:
• Chem 2 (Introductory Mechanics);
Chemistry), or 20A • One course from Mathematics 2 (Finite Mathematics),
(Chemical Structure) or Computing 10A (Introduction to Programming), Statistics
Physics 10 (Physics) or 11
Last revised on 08/10/18 28 | P a g e(Revolutions in Physics) or 10 (Introduction to Statistical Reasoning), or one term of
1A (Physics for Scientists and calculus;
Engineers: Mechanics) or 6A • One course from Philosophy 1 (Beginnings of Western
(Physics for Life Sciences Philosophy), 2 (Introduction to Philosophy of Religion), 3
Majors: Mechanics); (Historical Introduction to Philosophy), 4 (Philosophical
• One course from Analysis of Contemporary Moral Issues), 5 (Philosophy in
Mathematics 2 (Finite Literature), 6 (Introduction to Political Philosophy), 7
Mathematics), Computing (Introduction to Philosophy of Mind) 8 (Introduction to
10A (Introduction to Philosophy of Science), 9 (Principles of Critical Reasoning),
Programming), Statistics 10 21 (Skepticism and Rationality), 22 (Introduction to Ethical
(Introduction to Statistical Theory), 22W (Introduction to Ethical Theory), 23 (Meaning
Reasoning), or one term of and Communication), 31 (Logic, First Course);
calculus; • Psych 10 (Introductory Psychology)
• One course from Philosophy
1 (Beginnings of Western Summary of changes:
Philosophy), 2 (Introduction • Physics 6A (Physics for Life Sciences majors: Mechanics) has
to Philosophy of Religion), 3 been discontinued. It has been replaced with Physics 5A
(Historical Introduction to (Physics for Life Sciences majors: Mechanics and Energy).
Philosophy), 4 (Philosophical
Analysis of Contemporary
Moral Issues), 5 (Philosophy
in Literature), 6
(Introduction to Political
Philosophy), 7 (Introduction
to Philosophy of Mind) 8
(Introduction to Philosophy
of Science), 9 (Principles of
Critical Reasoning), 21
(Skepticism and Rationality),
Last revised on 08/10/18 29 | P a g e22 (Introduction to Ethical
Theory), 22W (Introduction
to Ethical Theory), 23
(Meaning and
Communication), 31 (Logic,
First Course);
• Psych 10 (Introductory
Psychology)
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MAJORS WITH UPDATES FOR 2018-2019:
Major Description of the Major 2018-2019 Major Requirements
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES/ B.A. The focus of the Architectural Suggested (not required) preparation for the major: Two courses
Studies major is on the built in the history of architecture [Pre-history-Mannerism and 1600-
environment. The curriculum present], and one introduction to architectural studies course. Most
conceives of architecture as a transfer applicants will be required to complete these preparatory
cultural, creative, and technical courses at UCLA.
practice and a discipline with direct
social impact. Within the context of Portfolio and Supplemental Requirements: In addition to the
a liberal arts education, a finely general UC Application, applicants must submit a supplemental
balanced set of architecture and application that includes a portfolio of creative work (additional
urban design courses ranging from fees may apply).
the history and theory of design to
contemporary building technologies All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of the
will provide students with a diverse application (November 30). Students MUST complete the requisite
foundation of knowledge in the field two English courses and one math course by the end of Spring prior
of architecture and prepare them for to transfer. Students are encouraged to take their required English
graduate school and /or careers in a and math courses as early as possible with at least one English
wide range of fields. course completed by the end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not
required, but strongly recommended. More information may be
Admission to the Architectural found at: www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
Studies major is very competitive.
The most important admission Architectural Studies will consider sophomore transfers. For more
criteria is the supplemental information about admission criteria for sophomore transfers
application, which requires a please visit, www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
portfolio of creative work. While it
Last revised on 08/10/18 31 | P a g emay be beneficial to complete the
courses listed below as
preparation/experience, they are
not required for admission and
there is no guarantee they will
satisfy major requirements and/or
transfer as exact equivalents of any
UCLA courses. Substitutions for
lower division requirements will be
determined by the department in
the summer following admission.
ART/ B.A. The Department of Art is committed Suggested (not required) preparation for the major: One course
to professional art training and each in drawing, sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics, and
encourages new fields of new genres [performance art, video art, installation, and non-studio
investigation. Students work in the work]; four courses in art history, including one course covering
following media: painting, drawing, each of the following art historical periods: 1850s-1920s, 1920s-
sculpture, ceramics, new genres, and 1960s, 1960s-present.
art theory.
Portfolio and Supplemental Requirements: In addition to the
Admission to the Art major is very general UC Application, applicants must submit a supplemental
competitive. The most important application that includes a portfolio of creative work (additional
admission criteria is the fees may apply).
supplemental application which
requires a portfolio of creative All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of the
work. While it may be beneficial to application (November 30). Students MUST complete the requisite
complete the courses listed below two English courses and one math course by the end of Spring prior
as preparation/experience, they are to transfer. Students are encouraged to take their required English
not required for admission and and math courses as early as possible with at least one English
Last revised on 08/10/18 32 | P a g ethere is no guarantee they will course completed by the end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not
satisfy major requirements and/or required, but strongly recommended. More information may be
transfer as exact equivalents of any found at: www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
UCLA courses. Substitutions for
lower division requirements will be Art will consider sophomore transfers. For more information about
determined by the department in admission criteria for sophomore transfers please visit,
the summer following admission. www.arts.ucla.edu/apply
Syllabi or other descriptive course
documentation may be required for
consideration.
DANCE/B.A. The Department of World Arts and Suggested (not required) preparation for the major: One course
Culture/Dance is at the forefront of each in improvisation/choreography, dance history and theory, and
innovative, interdisciplinary, and coursework focusing on using dance as a medium to connect and
cross-cultural studies of the arts, engage community. At least eight courses in various dance
offering a curriculum in which techniques particularly modern/postmodern dance, Hip-Hop, West
students can explore the vital African or Ballet.
relationship of the arts and
performance to cultural theory and Audition/Interview and Supplemental Requirements: In addition
criticism. The Dance major to the general UC Application, applicants must submit a
thoroughly integrates learning to supplemental application (additional fees may apply). Dance
dance, learning to make dances, and applicants must audition, in addition to showing strong academic
critical interrogation of dance as a preparation and evidence of involvement in the arts and
cultural practice. Students study a community that demonstrates interests in varied cultures.
variety of dance techniques form
around the world throughout their All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of the
studies. They enroll in a four-term application (November 30). Students MUST complete the requisite
sequence in dance composition, with two English courses and one math course by the end of Spring prior
additional opportunities to to transfer. Students are encouraged to take their required English
Last revised on 08/10/18 33 | P a g eparticipate in the creation of their and math courses as early as possible with at least one English
own dances, as well as working as course completed by the end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not
dancers in the creation of new works required, but strongly recommended. More information may be
by faculty members and visiting found at: www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
artists. Further, they engage in a
core of four courses in the study of Dance will consider sophomore transfers. For more information
scholarly discourse around the body about admission criteria for sophomore transfers please visit
and dance, launching a critical www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
inquiry into their own study of bodily
practices, internalization of the
embodied experience, and how
bodily ideas and embodied
experiences are interpreted and
communicated outwardly and
interpersonally, both locally and
globally.
Admission to the Dance major is
very competitive. The most
important admission criteria is the
supplemental application, which
includes an audition. While it may
be beneficial to complete the
courses listed below as
preparation/experience, they are
not required for admission and
there is no guarantee they will
satisfy major requirements and/or
transfer as exact equivalents of any
Last revised on 08/10/18 34 | P a g eUCLA courses. Substitutions for
lower division requirements will be
determined by the department in
the summer following admission.
Syllabi or other descriptive course
documentation may be required for
consideration.
DESIGN|MEDIA ARTS/ B.A. The Department of Design|Media Suggested (not required) preparation for the major: one course
Arts program emphasizes visual, each in drawing, color theory, two- dimensional and three
audio, analytical theoretical, and dimensional form, digital media/computer design, programming for
technology mediated work in design media arts, letterforms and typography, design history, design
and media arts. This is a three year culture, and interactivity and media arts.
program which fully integrates
computers and other digital Portfolio and Supplemental Requirements: In addition to the
technology into the curriculum. This general UC Application, applicants must submit a supplemental
uniquely challenging program invites application that includes a portfolio of creative work. (additional
students to balance their aesthetic fees may apply).
sensibility with logical reasoning,
formal theories with practical All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of the
application, and contemporary application (November 30). Students MUST complete the requisite
thought with historical perspective. two English courses and one math course by the end of Spring prior
to transfer. Students are encouraged to take their required English
Admission to the School of and math courses as early as possible with at least one English
Design/Media Arts major is very course completed by the end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not
competitive. The most important required, but strongly recommended. More information may be
selection criteria is the portfolio of found at: www.arts.ucla.edu/apply
creative work. While it may be
beneficial to complete the courses
Last revised on 08/10/18 35 | P a g elisted below as Design|Media Arts will consider sophomore transfers. For more
preparation/experience, they are information about admission criteria for sophomore transfers,
not required for admission and please visit www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
there is no guarantee they will
satisfy major requirements and/or
transfer as exact equivalents of any
UCLA courses. Substitutions for
lower division requirements will be
determined by the department in
the summer following admission.
Syllabi or other descriptive course
documentation may be required for
consideration.
WORLD ARTS AND CULTURES/ The Department of World Arts and Preparation for the major: All preparatory coursework will be
B.A. Culture/Dance is at the forefront of completed at UCLA. Substitutions for lower division requirements
innovative, interdisciplinary, and will be determined by the department in the summer following
cross-cultural studies of the arts, admission. Syllabi or other descriptive course documentation may
offering a curriculum in which be required for consideration.
students can explore the vital
relationship of the arts and Supplemental Requirements: In addition to the general UC
performance to cultural theory and Application, applicants must submit a supplemental application
criticism. The World Arts and (additional fees may apply). Successful applicants must have strong
Cultures major highlights culture academic preparation and show evidence of involvement in the arts
and representation as key and community that demonstrates interests in varied cultures.
perspectives for understanding
creativity in local and global arenas. All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of the
Three areas of cross-cultural and application (November 30). Students MUST complete the requisite
interdisciplinary study are available: two English courses and one math course by the end of Spring prior
Last revised on 08/10/18 36 | P a g earts activism, critical ethnographies, to transfer. Students are encouraged to take their required English
and visual cultures. These areas and math courses as early as possible with at least one English
define the department commitment course completed by the end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not
to a range of practices, including required, but strongly recommended. More information may be
ethnography, activisms, visual and found at: www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
related expressive arts, documentary
and short films, museum and World Arts and Cultures will consider sophomore transfers. For
curatorial studies, performance, and more information about admission criteria for sophomore transfers
other creative perspectives and please visit www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
methods. Courses combine theory
and practice and are ground in
culturally diverse artistic
expressions.
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