B.A. Degree Requirements

Overview

  • 120 total units to compete degree
  • 39 units in the major; 18 of which are upper-division
  • 42 of upper-division units total
  • Minor (or dual-major) required
  • Elective credit to reach 120/42 may be required

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General Education

Foundations

  • 1st Year English or equivalent
  • Math: PHIL 110, LING 123, MATH 105, 107, 112 or higher
  • 4th semester second language proficiency

General Education

  • 6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies
  • 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures
  • 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences
  • 3 units Tier 2 Arts
  • 3 units Tier 2 Individuals & Societies or Tier 2 Humanities
  • 3 units Tier 2 Natural Science
  • 3 units Diversity Emphasis Course (can be fulfilled with General Education Courses)

 

Foundations

  • 1st Year English or Equivalent
  • Math: PHIL 110, LING 123, MATH 107 or higher
  • 4th semester proficiency in a second language

UNIV 101: Intro to the Gen Ed Experience

1 Unit

Exploring Perspectives (EP) Gen Eds:

Complete 1 of each:

  • Artist
  • Humanist
  • Social Scientist
  • Natural Scientist

Building Connections (BC) Gen Eds

Complete 3 courses

UNIV 301: The Gen Ed Portfolio

1 Unit

Minimum units needed for all Gen Eds: 32.

Core Courses (6 units)

  • HIST 301
  • HIST 498

History Areas

Complete 1 class in each History Area (15 units):

History Courses

  • Complete 18 units of History electives

Pre-1500 Courses

  • Complete 1 of the Pre-1500 Courses (can double dip with History Areas or History Electives)

Minor

Required, minimum of 18 units (or double-major)

General Electives

General elective courses can be taken if needed to reach 120 total units or 42 upper-division units.