Pierce College Guide to

UCLA College of Letters & Science Majors

Information contained in this guide was updated as of spring 2016 and obtained from:

UCLA General Catalog 2015-16: http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/archive/catalog/2015-16/uclageneralcatalog15-16.pdf UCLA Profile of Admitted Transfer Students Fall 2015: https://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr/Tr_Prof.htm

UCLA Undergraduate Admission Website: https://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Majors/lsmajor.htm UCLA New Student & Transition Programs: http://cis.ucla.edu/studyArea/index.htm

Last update Spring 2016 Page 2 of 15

Tips from the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions Office for choosing a major:

1) Think about your educational / career goal – Ask yourself if a specific major is really required for your educational or career goal. Look for majors that interest you and will also make you a more competitive applicant.

2) Do your research – Do not assume that you need a specific major for your career or graduate school goals, research the requirements on the professional school admissions websites and check with potential employers.

3) Look for similar majors – Many majors have the same major prep requirements for transfer listed

on assist.org indicating that the foundation of the major is similar. For example if you have an

interest in pre-Psychology, also consider Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or Sociology.

4) Look for majors you are most competitive for – Review the admit rate & GPA range for your major on the UCLA Profile of Admitted Transfer Students and see where you stand. Then compare the statistics for related majors to see which gives you a competitive edge.

5) Consider other ways to study what you want – UCLA offers over 80 different minors which you can apply for after you transfer. There are also over 1,000 clubs and organizations that you can join. Other opportunities to engage in your areas of interest include internships, volunteer work, travel study, study abroad, and research with faculty even outside of your department.

6) Join the Honors Transfer Program – As a Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) participant (through

the Pierce Honors Transfer Program) you are given priority consideration for admission to the College of Letters and Sciences and also if you are not selected for admission to your first choice major, UCLA review your application for an alternate major.

Other tips for using this guide:

After reading the brief description of the major listed on this guide, click on the website link to the department for more information on the major and explore the following:

1) What coursework is required for completion of the major? Use the UCLA General Catalog to read the course descriptions to see if the topics are of interest to you.

2) What types of research opportunities are available for undergraduates? Most websites have a “research” tab that highlights opportunities for students to engage in research.

3) What are the research interests of faculty in the department? If you are thinking of graduate school in

the future, developing a connection with faculty members in your major is critical for the application process. Professors usually have websites that you can find through the department.

Last update Spring 2016 Page 3 of 15

African American Studies B.A. http://www.afam.ucla.edu/ A major or minor in this field provides a broadening of cultural experiences and perspectives for those seeking more information about African Americans and the African Diaspora. Career-wise, all students profit from African American studies courses in an era when employers and academic institutions are actively seeking those with multicultural and interdisciplinary skills and backgrounds. The major offers a streamlined opportunity to study the origins, experiences, and conditions of people of African descent. Majors take core courses in African-American Studies that address the challenges that African-Americans face in the U.S and world. To graduate with a demonstrable skill set, majors also take six courses in their area of disciplinary concentration (such as English, History, or Political Science, etc.). 2015 Admit Rate 55% GPA range 3.27-3.41 African and Middle Eastern Studies B.A.

[1]

http://www.international.ucla.edu/institute/academics/intlareastudies/ The African & Middle Eastern Studies Major, part of the International & Area Studies IDP, allows students to analyze the area (or a sub region, e.g., the Middle East, North Africa, the Arab states, Sub-Saharan Africa) from an interdisciplinary and modern perspective. The major seeks to ground students in broad international issues which they can then use to focus on particular concerns of that part of the world. 2015 Admit Rate 33% GPA range 3.25-3.25 American Indian Studies B.A. http://www.americanindianstudies.ucla.edu/ The American Indian Studies undergraduate degree is designed for students who wish to explore American Indian Studies from a broad viewpoint. Our program of study is housed in the College of Letters and Science with a group of related courses from various disciplines germane to American Indian studies. The major is considered a capstone major which not only requires students to engage in an internship within the American Indian community at large, but prompts students to take initiative in writing a capstone thesis. The minor exposes students to Indian-related research and literature in a number of different disciplines, such as American Indian studies, anthropology, economics, history, political science, sociology, and theater. 2015 Admit Rate 44% GPA range 2.97-3.49 American Literature and Culture B.A. http://www.english.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate-/programs-a-courses-/54-litcul The American Literature and Culture major is great for students with an enthusiasm for imaginative literature, a desire to become a more proficient and intelligent reader and writer, a conviction that a deeper, broader understanding of culture is important. The major aspires to nurture the kinds of thoughtfulness essential for an intelligent, diverse, and harmonious society, a society that appreciates traditions without following them blindly. The reading and the writing in the major develops the ability to think critically and creatively, and to express ideas clearly and forcefully, provides a detailed knowledge of several cultural traditions, offers exposure to many related areas of study (including history, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, sociology, art history, and religious studies), and prepares students for graduate and professional work in a wide variety of fields. 2015 Admit Rate 62% GPA range 3.36-3.73

Ancient Near East and Egyptology B.A. http://www.nelc.ucla.edu/ The study of the ancient Near East provides students with language training in one ancient language and basic information about the ancient Near East as a whole. There are four options for a major in Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Near Eastern archaeology and cultures, and biblical studies. 2015 Admit Rate 25% GPA range 3.30-3.30 Anthropology B.A. http://www.anthro.ucla.edu/undergraduate Anthropology is a field that examines the human condition in the broadest possible scope. Integrating approaches that span the social and natural sciences as well as the humanities, anthropology studies human beings in all of their diversity and similarity across space and time. Students are well positioned to pursue careers in research and teaching in both university and museum settings. They also develop skills that can lead them to further postgraduate training in other social scientific fields, the humanities, and biological sciences. Training in anthropology also often provides a valuable background for professional careers in government, business, advertising, law, medicine, and various social, clinical, and health related services. 2015 Admit 56% GPA range 3.37-3.80

Anthropology B.S. http://www.anthro.ucla.edu/undergraduate The B.S. degree resembles the B.A. degree in its course requirements within the Department of Anthropology, but adds courses offered by other departments in the physical sciences, life sciences, mathematics, and statistics. Blending the rich understanding of the human experience provided by a broad education in anthropology with a solid grounding in basic science, this degree is ideal for students planning to pursue careers in medicine, scientific anthropology, dentistry, public health, nursing, forensic science, and similar fields. 2015 Admit Rate 27% GPA range 3.30-3.65 Arabic B.A. http://www.nelc.ucla.edu/programs.html The study of Arabic opens the door to the rich history and culture of the Middle East and North Africa. Classical Arabic is the language of religion. Modern standard Arabic is the language of formal culture and the communication media. The Arabic dialects are the language of daily life. The major in Arabic introduces students to each of these varieties of Arabic and to their respective literatures. 2015 Admit Rate 8% GPA range 3.58-3.58 Art History B.A. http://www.arthistory.ucla.edu/the-program-/undergraduate Art History provides a humanistic and intellectual foundation for the historian through courses in history and theory. The curriculum attempts to help students understand the visual arts in their contexts. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, historical and religious contexts of art; visual analysis is also stressed. Art History majors are required to take courses in a variety of areas, both Western and non-Western. Majors frequently work in art-related fields or in art itself in art galleries, auction houses, art libraries and stores dealing with art works and/or supplies, art-oriented positions such as tour guides, administrative buyers and art consultants. The major provides an excellent background for students planning further education in professional or graduate schools. 2015 Admit Rate 60% GPA range 3.41-3.81

Last update Spring 2016 Page 4 of 15

Asian American Studies B.A. http://www.asianam.ucla.edu/ As a multi-disciplinary field, our undergraduate program examines the histories, contemporary realities, and diverse experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. The topical range of such examination includes immigration and Diaspora; community work and development; race, gender, and generational dynamics; social activism; cultural activity and production (including digital media and creative expression); political participation; and transnational encounters. Students enrolled in an organized undergraduate major other than Asian American Studies may pursue a minor in the field. 2015 Admit Rate 39% GPA range 3.35-3.67 Asian Humanities B.A. http://www.alc.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors-minors/ This major is designed to bring students to an advanced degree of proficiency in an East, South, or Southeast Asian language, while simultaneously providing a broad background in aspects of the humanistic study of Asia. Such training can include coursework on Asian religions or cultures, but can also include work on ancient history, or more contemporary topics. Students who complete the degree will have a compelling combination of language abilities with skills necessary to engage with various aspects of multiple Asian societies. The major is designed to ensure some degree of comparative study across Asia, which provides students a depth often not found in single-area majors. 2015 Admit Rate 63% GPA range 3.52-3.84 Asian Religions B.A. http://www.alc.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors-minors/ This major is designed to bring students to an advanced degree of proficiency in an East, South, or Southeast Asian language, while simultaneously providing a broad background in the study of multiple religious traditions in Asia. Students are required to study religions in at least four countries or areas across Asia. This provides them with a combination of strong language skills and the ability to analyze and interpret multiple religious traditions in a part of the world where religion still matters enormously in many facets of life. 2015 Admit Rate 0% GPA range not available Asian Studies B.A.

[1]

http://web.international.ucla.edu/institute/idps/intlareastudies/ The Asian Studies Major, part of the International & Area Studies Interdepartmental Program IDP, allows students to analyze the area (or a sub region, e.g., East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia) from an interdisciplinary and modern perspective. The major seeks to ground students in broad international issues which they can then use to focus on particular concerns of that part of the world. 2015 Admit Rate 51% GPA range 3.54-3.82 Astrophysics B.S. http://www.pa.ucla.edu/content/undergraduate-admissions Astrophysics is the application of physics to the cosmos and answers questions concerning the nature, workings, origin, and evolution of the universe. Marketable skills acquired include analytical thinking, problem-solving, understanding of the physical universe, a strong foundation in mathematics, and familiarity with technical scientific equipment and computing. Careers include academic, governmental, or corporate research, engineering, teaching, hardware and software development. Majors are often accepted to medical and law schools. 2015 Admit Rate 26% GPA range 3.56-3.84

Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Environmental Sciences B.S. https://www.atmos.ucla.edu/students/undergraduate/aoes-major The atmospheric and oceanic sciences present a wide variety of problems of compelling scientific interest and increasing social concern. This is exemplified by efforts to improve air quality, depredations caused by severe storms and floods, attempts to control or modify weather phenomena, problems of long range weather forecasts, climate change, and predictions, and expanding scientific frontiers into our outer atmosphere and atmospheres of other planets. The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences offers a broad curriculum in dynamic and synoptic meteorology, atmospheric physics and chemistry, and upper atmosphere and space physics. The degree qualifies students for entry-level technical positions or represents valuable background for training in other professions. 2015 Admit Rate 17% GPA range 3.42-2.72 Biochemistry B.S.

http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/prospective-students Biochemistry is concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of substances, the transformations of these substances into others by reactions, and the kinds of energy changes that accompany these reactions. The department is organized in four interrelated and overlapping sub disciplines that deal primarily with the chemistry of inorganic substances (inorganic chemistry), the chemistry of carbon compounds (organic chemistry), the chemistry of living systems (biochemistry), and the physical behavior of substances in relation to their structures and chemical properties (physical chemistry). The Biochemistry major is for students preparing for careers in biochemistry or other fields requiring extensive preparation in both chemistry and biology and satisfies many of the requirements of pre-medical and other pre-professional schools. 2015 Admit Rate 26% GPA range 3.65-3.93 Biology B.S.

[2]

https://www.eeb.ucla.edu/undergraduate.php The Biology major is designed for students with a broad interest in biology who desire to pursue careers in a wide range of biological and related fields. It provides excellent background preparation for postgraduate training in medicine and other health sciences, in tracks leading to academic and public service careers in biology, in biological industries, and even in nonbiological careers such as business, agriculture, and law. Emphasis is on breadth of training to expose students to all levels of modern biology. 2015 Admit Rate 20% GPA range 3.62-3.87 Biophysics B.S. http://www.pa.ucla.edu/content/undergraduate-admissions This major provides the scientific training in physics plus studies in molecular biology, both necessary for intellectual integration of those two fields. Molecular biophysics is emerging as an important area of scientific research and aims at understanding the complicated behavior of microbiological and macromolecular systems. The goal of the Biophysics major is to provide students with the undergraduate background to enable them to enter graduate programs in biophysics, molecular biology, and physics. 2015 Admit Rate 40% GPA range 3.37-3.93

Last update Spring 2016 Page 5 of 15

Business Economic B.A. [1,2,3]

http://www.econ.ucla.edu/undergraduate/ The Business Economics B.A. program offers a major for students seeking a business orientation in their study of economics. It does not replicate the traditional undergraduate business school curriculum. Instead, it offers a more tightly focused curriculum that is guided by the rigorous logic and integrative perspective of economics. It is designed to prepare students for graduate education in business, economics, and law. The program requires students to include specific courses offered by the department and the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management. 2015 Admit Rate 12% GPA range 3.9-4.0 Central and East European Languages and Cultures B.A. http://slavic.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors-and-minors/ The major in Central and East European Languages and Cultures is designed to provide students with a mastery of two languages of central or eastern Europe and familiarity with the literature, as well as general background in the cultural, political, and social history of the Slavic peoples. 2015 Admit Rate 0% GPA range not available Chemistry B.S. http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/prospective-students Chemistry is concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of substances, the transformations of these substances into others by reactions, and the kinds of energy changes that accompany these reactions. The department is organized in four interrelated sub disciplines that deal primarily with the chemistry of inorganic substances (inorganic chemistry), the chemistry of carbon compounds (organic chemistry), the chemistry of living systems (biochemistry), and the physical behavior of substances in relation to their structures and chemical properties (physical chemistry). There are two concentrations: chemistry and physical chemistry. 2015 Admit Rate 32% GPA range 3.46-3.88 (includes Chemistry B.S. & General Chemistry B.S.) Chemistry, General B.S.

http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/prospective-students The General Chemistry major is for students who wish to acquire considerable background in chemistry in preparation for careers outside chemistry. The major may be appropriate for some students who plan to enter professional schools, such as those of pharmacy, dentistry, or public health and who plan careers in environmental science, patent law, public health, or teaching with an emphasis on science, or other career paths. The major is usually not suitable for students interested in medical or related professional schools. 2015 Admit Rate 32% GPA range 3.46-3.88 (includes Chemistry B.S. & General Chemistry B.S.) Chemistry / Material Science B.S. http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/prospective-students The Chemistry/Materials Science major is designed for students who are interested in chemistry with an emphasis on material properties and provides students the opportunity to gain expertise in both chemistry and the science and engineering in materials such as semiconductors, photonic materials, polymers, biomaterials, ceramics, and nano-scale structures. Students explore the reactivity of such materials in different environments and gain understanding of how chemical compositions affect properties. The major provides appropriate preparation for graduate studies in many fields emphasizing interdisciplinary research, including chemistry, engineering, and applied science. 2015 Admit Rate 35% GPA range 3.41-3.77

Chicana and Chicano Studies B.A. http://www.chavez.ucla.edu/undergraduate/requirements The Chicana and Chicano studies field is the systematic and interdisciplinary analysis and exploration of Mexican-origin communities in the U.S. It also examines other Latina/Latino and indigenous populations in the Americas and ways they influence Chicanas and Chicanos and their communities. The B.A. program is committed to the practice of different forms of scholarship and pedagogy and to the promotion of critical thinking about such issues as gender, sexuality, social action, language, race, ethnicity, class, assimilation/acculturation paradigms, and indigenous traditions. The curriculum aims to strike a balance among the social sciences, humanities, arts, and the professions. The major prepares students for graduate education in academic and professional fields and for a variety of positions that involve community and social service in the U.S. and abroad. 2015 Admit Rate 38% GPA range 3.19-3.54 Chinese B.A. http://www.alc.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors-minors/ This major is designed for students who want to focus their studies on Chinese language, literature and culture. Students are required to achieve advanced levels of proficiency in modern spoken and written Chinese, while also being exposed to pre-modern languages and/or texts. Students will also receive some degree of training in Chinese literature in addition to the comparative benefits to taking at least two upper division courses in areas of Asia other than China. Students who complete this major have substantial Chinese language skills, as well as the interpretive skills to work in various fields related to China, whether in the realms of academia, business, or language. 2015 Admit Rate 40% GPA range 3.42-3.81 Classical Civilization B.A. http://www.classics.ucla.edu/index.php/undergrads The civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome have made important contributions to the political, social, artistic, and intellectual development of the Western world. The purpose of the Classical Civilization major is to provide a formal and balanced introduction to the historical and cultural experiences of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The program offers a broad range of courses in the fields of language, literature, history, mythology, religion, philosophy, art, and archaeology. The major serves as preparation for a professional career in medicine, law, business, journalism, communications, or the arts. 2015 Admit Rate 64% GPA range 3.48-3.85 Cognitive Science B.S.

[1]

https://www.psych.ucla.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-student-services/majors-minors/cognitive-science-major-for-transfer-students The Cognitive Science major focuses on the study of intelligent systems, both real and artificial. While including a strong foundation in the traditional areas of psychology, the major is interdisciplinary in nature and emphasizes subject matter within cognitive psychology, computer science, mathematics, and related disciplines. 2015 Admit Rate 44% GPA range 3.46-3.78

Last update Spring 2016 Page 6 of 15

Communication Studies B.A. [2,5]

http://www.commstudies.ucla.edu/major The major in Communication Studies is an interdisciplinary curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. It seeks to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the nature of human communication, the symbol systems by which it functions, the environments in which it occurs, its media, and its effects. Employing critical and empirical approaches, the major draws its resources from the social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. Four areas of focus are offered: communication technology and digital systems, interpersonal communication, mass communication and media institutions, and political and legal communication. 2015 Admit Rate 13% GPA range 3.9-4.0 Comparative Literature B.A. http://complit.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors-and-minors/ Focusing on elements that preoccupy literary studies in general, such as genre, period, theme, language, and theory, comparative literature also extends its range to questions that concern other disciplines such as anthropology, art history, film and media studies, gender studies, history, and philosophy. Courses are designed to provide students with both a historical and theoretical understanding of literary and cultural forms, themes, and movements. Given its focus on interdisciplinary research and pedagogy, comparative literature is a natural site around which to explore the boundaries of modern language and literary studies. 2015 Admit Rate 62% GPA range 3.16-3.72 Computational and Systems Biology, B.S.

[1]

http://web.cs.ucla.edu/C&SB/ The Major is designed primarily for highly motivated students interested in interdisciplinary activities in life sciences, behavioral sciences, and the computational, control, communication and information branches of engineering and computer sciences. Primary emphasis is on integrative computational and systems biology studies. Students have several options for in-depth studies: a coherent integration of courses selected from one of five designated concentrations in Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Neurosystems, Biomedical Systems or Computers & Biosystems; or from the broader concentration areas of life sciences, behavioral sciences, engineering and applied mathematical sciences, from these areas. It is especially geared toward interdisciplinary computational, biosystems/systems biology training of research-oriented students, preparing them for graduate/postgraduate studies and research. It is also appropriate preparation for professional school studies in medicine, public health, dentistry, business, engineering and law. 2015 Admit Rate 17% GPA range 3.7-3.7 Earth and Environmental Science B.A. http://epss.ucla.edu/undergraduate/ The Bachelor of Arts program in Earth and Environmental Science is intended to provide a broad background in Earth sciences that is especially appropriate for students intending to become K through 12 teachers in Earth, physical, or life sciences. It may also be of interest to students who plan careers in business, dentistry, environmental sciences, government, journalism, law, medicine, or public health. Those who intend to become professional geologists, geochemists, or geophysicists and/or to continue into graduate studies in Earth or space sciences are urged to pursue one of the B.S. degrees. 2015 Admit Rate 13% GPA range 3.29-3.93

Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution B.S. [2]

https://www.eeb.ucla.edu/undergraduate.php The major in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution (EBE) studies the relationships among living beings, their patterns of behavior and the forces that influence their evolution. Students in the EBE major usually pursue graduate study in ecology, behavior, and evolution or pursue employment in areas such as environmental biology, animal behavior, conservation, teaching, museum work, and governmental positions dealing with environmental issues of wide importance and impact. This is also a popular major for Pre-Veterinary students. 2015 Admit Rate 16% GPA range 3.75-4.0 Economics B.A.

[1,2,3]

http://www.econ.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors/econ.cfm The Department of Economics undergraduate program is designed for students who wish to gain a thorough understanding of both empirical and theoretical approaches to economics. Emphasis is on economic principles applied to resolving interpersonal conflicts of interest and coordinating productive activity in a world of scarce resources. The undergraduate major provides analytical training in reference to socioeconomic phenomena and provides an excellent theoretical background for those pursuing graduate education in economics, law, management, public administration, journalism, social welfare, architecture and urban planning, and education. 2015 Admit Rate 14% GPA range 3.86-4.0 English B.A.

[2]

http://www.english.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate- The Department of English is dedicated to the study of the literatures and cultures of those parts of the world in which English is a primary language. Although committed to no single method or approach, the department requires knowledge of British, American, and Anglophone literary history and an engagement with a range of methodological approaches that foster intellectual curiosity and critical thinking and encourage its students to be not only expert readers and writers but engaged and ethical citizens. The department seeks to foster critical analysis and lucid writing and to teach students to think about how language and representation function in the world. Such skills are essential to success in a variety of professions for which the major in English can provide excellent preparation, including law, administration, business, teaching, media, and entertainment. Within the B.A. degree in English, qualified students may elect a concentration in creative writing. The department also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature and Culture. 2015 Admit Rate 43% GPA range 3.61-3.88 Environmental Science B.S. http://www.ioe.ucla.edu/academics/major The Environmental Science B.S. program represents strong collaboration between the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and the Departments of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Health Sciences, and Geography. The program is designed for students who are deeply interested in the study of environmental science. There are two components to the program. The first component, the Environmental Science Major, provides students with disciplinary breadth in areas important to environmental science. The second component, a Minor in one of seven environmental science areas, provides students with focused, disciplinary depth in an area of their choosing. Both components of the program must be completed to receive the degree. 2015 Admit Rate 22% GPA range 3.42-3.77

Last update Spring 2016 Page 7 of 15

European Studies B.A. [1]

http://web.international.ucla.edu/institute/idps/intlareastudies/ The European Studies Major, part of the International & Area Studies IDP, allows students to analyze the area (or a sub region, e.g., Western Europe/European Union, Central and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Mediterranean Europe) from an interdisciplinary and modern perspective. The major seeks to ground students in broad international issues which they can then use to focus on particular concerns of that part of the world. 2015 Admit Rate 67% GPA range 3.09-3.46 French B.A. http://www.french.ucla.edu/index.php/undergraduate/programs/majors-minors The Department of French and Francophone Studies is a major West Coast center for the study of French. In recent decades French critical thought has maintained a dominant position in the Western world. The department seeks to give its students not only a background in the various fields of French and Francophone studies, but also opportunity to relate literary, linguistic, and cultural study to examination of the critical intellectual questions of our time. The French undergraduate major is devoted to perfecting linguistic skills and to the study of French and Francophone culture and literature. Courses in linguistics and business French are also offered. Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in French should be fully fluent in French and possess a thorough background in French and Francophone literature and culture. Both Bachelor of Arts degrees lead to graduate studies in French. 2015 Admit Rate 73% GPA range 3.29-3.81 French and Linguistics B.A. http://www.french.ucla.edu/index.php/undergraduate/programs/majors-minors The Department of French and Francophone Studies is a major West Coast center for the study of French. In recent decades French critical thought has maintained a dominant position in the Western world. The department seeks to give its students not only a background in the various fields of French and Francophone studies, but also opportunity to relate literary, linguistic, and cultural study to examination of the critical intellectual questions of our time. The French and Linguistics major situates the study of French in the context of linguistics. 2015 Admit Rate 80% GPA range 3.57-3.88 Gender Studies B.A. http://www.genderstudies.ucla.edu/content/major The Gender Studies department provides a quality education that emphasizes analytic and writing skills, qualitative research methods, and a historical and transnational understanding of social inequalities. Core courses address the concepts of gender and the body, gender and power, and gender and knowledge through a range of topics such as freedom and liberty, social movements, masculinities, work and leisure, politics of social justice, intersectionality, colonial and sexual violence, and visual culture and citizenship. Students emerge from the program with a deeper knowledge of human behavior and social relations, the ability to conduct themselves effectively in diverse workplaces, and the skills and training for pursuing a wide range of careers. 2015 Admit Rate 59% GPA range 3.32-3.67

Geography B.A. http://www.geog.ucla.edu/content/majors-and-minors The Geography major allows students to combine a broad background in the field with more specific interests and career goals. Students can select classes in several areas of geography such as urban, economic, cultural, environmental, physical, or biogeography. The major is designed to develop and deepen the student’s ability to interpret and explain the occurrence, distribution, and interrelationships of the earth's physical and social elements. Geographers examine - where are things located; why are they located in that manner; and how their location affects them. The geographer's challenge is to provide continuing interpretation of the constantly changing physical and human landscapes of the world. 2015 Admit Rate 61% GPA range 3.45-3.82 Geography / Environmental Studies B.A. http://www.geog.ucla.edu/content/majors-and-minors The major in Geography/Environmental Studies develops and deepens students’ understanding of environmental issues; it explores problem-solving approaches from an interactive people/nature viewpoint and involves analysis of social, physical, and biotic environmental systems. The major’s uniqueness lies in its emphasis on its geographical perspective of human impacts on natural systems, as well as of implications of global change on local and regional human systems. This is an especially attractive major for liberal arts students as well as those who want to specialize in areas such as international issues, development, the environment and remote-sensing GIS. Its body of theory and its methodologies provide ideas and techniques applicable to a wide range of questions about our environment; it also provides both the regional and world perspectives required of responsible citizens. 2015 Admit Rate 48% GPA range 3.49-3.91 Geology B.S. http://epss.ucla.edu/undergraduate/ Geology is the science of a changing Earth. Geologists try to understand the Earth's origin and evolution by investigating the arrangement, properties, and behavior of rocks exposed at the surface or in mines and drill holes. The major entails the application of fundamental physics and chemistry to a broad subject area. At UCLA, some of the aspects that are emphasized include isotope and trace element analyses, petrology and mineralogy, sedimentology, structural geology and tectonophysics, seismology, and the Earth's interior. 2015 Admit Rate 44% GPA range 3.58-3.86 Geology/Engineering Geology B.S. http://epss.ucla.edu/undergraduate/ Geology/Engineering Geology is the science of the structure and evolution of the Earth, with an emphasis on civil and environmental engineering. In lecture/laboratory classes, students learn about rocks and minerals and the processes which formed the. In field classes, students travel to mountain, beach and desert areas to study the structure and form of the Earth. Coursework in engineering helps to evaluate possible geologic hazards (landslides, landfills, waste disposal sites, groundwater contamination, and earthquake damage to buildings.) 2015 Admit Rate 50% GPA range 3.58-3.64

Last update Spring 2016 Page 8 of 15

Geophysics B.S. http://epss.ucla.edu/undergraduate/ Geophysicists apply principles and techniques of physics to the quantitative description of Earth, the other planets, and the interplanetary medium. This knowledge is combined to reduce complex phenomena in the real world to mathematical or physical models that further our understanding of Earth's physical characteristics and behavior. Classical physics, supported by field data, mathematics, and computing, is used to understand diverse processes from ocean circulation and earthquakes to the formation of planets and the flow of particles and electromagnetic fields in space. These skills are valuable in environmental, engineering, and resource studies and more broadly in any kind of career that requires quantitative analysis. 2015 Admit Rate 60% GPA range 3.08-3.90 (Geophysics & Space Physics) 2015 Admit Rate 33% GPA range 3.52-3.52 (Geophhysics/ Applied Geophysics) German B. A. http://www.germanic.ucla.edu/degree-programs The German major is designed for students who seek a solid grounding in the German language, an introduction to the study of linguistics, literature, and cultural studies, and the opportunity to determine their own area of focus. The Department of Germanic Languages offers an extraordinary array of courses in languages, literatures, and cultures. This broad range of studies offers training in specialized fields such as film, linguistics, folklore, and critical theory. Courses prepare students for a variety of careers, including law, business, international relations, academic professions, and publishing. 2015 Admit Rate 75% GPA range 3.38-3.48 Global Studies B.A.

[1,2]

http://web.international.ucla.edu/institute/academics/globalstudies/ The Global Studies Interdepartmental Program provides undergraduate students with a rigorous interdisciplinary education in the principal issues confronting today’s globalized world. The curriculum draws on insights from disciplines across the humanities and social sciences to give students the theoretical and methodological skills and knowledge base necessary to understand this complex and rapidly changing world. Global Studies students are not only given the tools to understand the processes of globalization and their consequences, they are empowered to shape their world as the next generation of global leaders in business, education, government, and the non-profit sector. 2015 Admit Rate 34% GPA range 3.73-3.92 Greek B.A. http://www.classics.ucla.edu/index.php/undergrads The Greek major is committed to the study of the civilizations of ancient Greece and its contributions to the political, social, artistic, and intellectual development of the Western world. The area of inquiry spans more than two thousand years, from the art and archaeology of the Mediterranean Bronze Age (ca. 1700 B.C.E.) to the Late Antiquity (ca. 400 C.E.). The interdisciplinary nature of the program offers a broad range of courses in the fields of language, literature, religion, mythology, philosophy, political history, cultural studies, archaeology, art, and film. The study of the ancient Greek civilization affords an excellent and rewarding introduction to the humanities which challenges students to explore and evaluate all aspects of the human condition in society. 2015 Admit Rate 0% GPA range not available

Greek and Latin B.A. http://www.classics.ucla.edu/index.php/undergrads The major is committed to the study of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome and their contributions to the political, social, artistic, and intellectual development of the Western world. The area of inquiry spans more than two thousand years, from the art and archaeology of the Mediterranean Bronze Age (ca. 1700 B.C.E.) to the breakdown of the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity (ca. 400 C.E.). The interdisciplinary nature of the program offers a broad range of courses in the fields of language, literature, religion, mythology, philosophy, political history, cultural studies, archaeology, art, and film. 2015 Admit Rate 0% GPA range not available History B.A.

[1]

http://www.history.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate The course offerings in the Department of History at UCLA are designed to bring about an understanding of the forces that have shaped the many cultures of this country and the world. Students of history at UCLA gain a broad and deep education about our world, helping them to be engaged citizens and informed individuals. They learn to read, write, and speak critically, effectively marshaling historical evidence and weighing conflicting interpretations. A History major is excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers, including public service, journalism, education, business, law, medicine, and the arts. 2015 Admit Rate 61% GPA range 3.50-3.90 Human Biology and Society B.A.

[1,2]

http://socgen.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate/major-2/ The Human Biology and Society majors provide a rigorous interdisciplinary education in current issues at the intersection of human biology, genetics, and society where bridging the institutional divide between the life sciences and human sciences (humanities and social sciences) is necessary. Programmatically, the majors consist of required elements that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge, and excellence in written and spoken communication; elective concentrations that allow students to focus on a particular emerging research area at the intersection of biology and society; and extracurricular involvement in academic research and corporate/community internship. Human Biology and Society, B.A. is good preparation for careers in law, business, academia, and public policy. 2015 Admit Rate 15% GPA range 3.80-4.0 Human Biology and Society B.S.

[1,2]

http://socgen.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate/major-2/ The Human Biology and Society majors provide a rigorous interdisciplinary education in current issues at the intersection of human biology, genetics, and society where bridging the institutional divide between the life sciences and human sciences (humanities and social sciences) is necessary. Programmatically, the majors consist of required elements that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge, and excellence in written and spoken communication; elective concentrations that allow students to focus on a particular emerging research area at the intersection of biology and society; and extracurricular involvement in academic research and corporate/community internship. Human Biology and Society, B.S. is good preparation for careers in medicine, public health, and other health services fields. 2015 Admit Rate 6% GPA range 3.43-4.0

Last update Spring 2016 Page 9 of 15

International Development Studies B.A. [1,2]

http://web.international.ucla.edu/institute/academics/ids/ The International Development Studies major provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary study of the critical issues of the developing world, such as poverty, human rights, global health, civil war, economic growth, and global inequality. The curriculum is intended to familiarize students with some of the more important political, economic, social, and cultural realities of the developing regions of the world, such as Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The broad intellectual goal of the program is to help students understand why there are such vast socioeconomic disparities between the wealthier and poorer regions of the world and what the broader implications of these disparities are. 2015 Admit Rate 30 % GPA range 3.73-3.95 Iranian Studies B.A. http://www.nelc.ucla.edu/index.php/programs/undergraduate-majors The study of Persian language and literature opens the door to the rich history and culture of Iran from pre-Islamic times to the present. UCLA’s program in Iranian Studies takes advantage of the presence in Los Angeles of the largest community of Iranians outside Iran. 2015 Admit Rate 29% GPA range 3.43-3.47 Italian B.A. http://www.italian.ucla.edu/undergraduate-programs/major-programs.html The program of studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Italian consists of two distinct phases: preparation in the language and study of the literature and culture. While literature courses constitute the bulk of the program, good knowledge of the language is requisite to most upper division literature courses credited toward the major in Italian. The uniqueness of Italian is stressed at all levels of study. Detailed information on programs and specific degree requirements is available from the department. 2015 Admit Rate 67% GPA range 3.09-3.52 Italian and Special Fields B.A. http://www.italian.ucla.edu/undergraduate-programs/major-programs.html Students with special interests or professional goals may select the Italian and Special Fields major, with coursework divided between Italian and a collateral field. Study programs fulfilling requirements for the major have been developed with departments including Anthropology, Art History, Classics, English, Film and TV, French, History, Linguistics, Music History, Philosophy, Political Science, Portuguese, Spanish, Theater, and Gender Studies. Majors who select courses taught in English must do additional work from the original Italian texts in consultation with the course instructor. 2015 Admit Rate 67% GPA range 3.13-3.16 Japanese B.A. http://www.alc.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors-minors/ This major is designed for students who want to focus their studies on Japanese language, literature and culture. Students are required to achieve advanced levels of proficiency in modern spoken and written Japanese, while also being exposed to pre-modern languages and/or texts including Japanese literature and at least two upper division courses in areas of Asia other than Japan. Students who complete this major have substantial Japanese language skills, as well as the interpretive skills to work in various fields related to Japan, whether in the realms of academia, business, or language. 2015 Admit Rate 59 % GPA range 3.41-3.78

Jewish Studies B.A. http://www.nelc.ucla.edu/programs/undergraduate-majors.html The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures offers an undergraduate program in Jewish Studies. The major includes a Hebrew language component and emphasizes culture and history. The program provides a rich understanding of Jewish history, social and religious institutions, and literature in Hebrew and in translation. 2015 Admit Rate 56% GPA range 3.51-3.90 Korean B.A. http://www.alc.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors-minors/ This major is designed for students who want to focus their studies on Korean language, literature and culture. Students are required to achieve advanced levels of proficiency in modern spoken and written Korean, while also being exposed to pre-modern languages and/or texts. Students will also receive some degree of training in Korean literature in addition to the comparative benefits to taking at least two upper division courses in areas of Asia other than Korea. Students who complete this major have substantial Korean language skills, as well as the interpretive skills to work in various fields related to Korea, whether in the realms of academia, business, or language. 2015 Admit Rate 70% GPA range 3.39-3.75 Latin B.A. http://classics.ucla.edu/index.php/undergrads The major is committed to the study of the civilizations of ancient Rome and its contributions to the political, social, artistic, and intellectual development of the Western world. The area of inquiry spans more than two thousand years, from the art and archaeology of the Mediterranean Bronze Age (ca. 1700 B.C.E.) to the breakdown of the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity (ca. 400 C.E.). The interdisciplinary nature of the program offers a broad range of courses in the fields of language, literature, religion, mythology, philosophy, political history, cultural studies, archaeology, art, and film. The study of the ancient Roman civilization affords an excellent and rewarding introduction to the humanities which challenges students to explore and evaluate all aspects of the human condition in society. 2015 Admit Rate 0% GPA range not available Latin American Studies B.A.

[1]

http://web.international.ucla.edu/institute/academics/intlareastudies/ The Latin American Studies Major, part of the International & Area Studies IDP, allows students to analyze the area (or a sub region, e.g., South America, Central America, Southern Cone, Amazonia, or the Caribbean) from an interdisciplinary and modern perspective. The major seeks to ground students in broad international issues which they can then use to focus on particular concerns of that part of the world. 2015 Admit Rate 42% GPA range 3.09-3.40

Last update Spring 2016 Page 10 of 15

Linguistics B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/166-ba-in-linguistics.html This major is designed for students with an exceptional interest in and aptitude for the study of languages and linguistics. Students gain familiarity with several languages and types of linguistic structure and become conversant with the historical study of language and formal theories of linguistics. Linguistics majors prepare students for jobs where general knowledge about language, “logical thinking”, and/or skill in one or more foreign languages are useful including foreign language teaching, teaching English as a second language, bilingual education, speech pathology, speech therapy, translating and interpreting, and computational fields related to language and speech technology. Other career fields include: International business fields (import/export, foreign business consulting), specific areas of legal practice (Immigration Law, International Business), writing and editing, foreign service and other internationally-oriented government careers, and the entertainment industry. 2015 Admit Rate 60% GPA range 3.5-3.82 Linguistics and Anthropology B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/167-bachelor-of-arts-in-linguistics-and-anthropology-.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of anthropology, the study of humankind. The goal of linguistics is the enrichment of knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language. Linguistics is a theoretical discipline, akin to philosophy, anthropology, and cognitive psychology. 2015 Admit Rate 50% GPA range 3.64-4.0 Linguistics and Asian Languages and Cultures B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/169-ba-in-linguistics-and-asian-languages-and-cultures.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of East Asian languages and cultures. Students are able to study the civilizations of China, Korea, Japan and India, and enrich their knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language at the same time. 2015 Admit Rate 63% GPA range 3.48-3.84 Linguistics and Computer Science B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/168-ba-in-linguistics-and-computer-science.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of computer science, accommodating students who want professional preparation in computer science but do not necessarily have a strong interest in computer systems hardware. 2015 Admit Rate 31% GPA range 3.41-3.91 Linguistics and English B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/170-ba-in-linguistics-and-english.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of English. Students are able to study the literatures and cultures of those parts of the world in which English is the primary language, the history and structure of the English language itself, and enrich their knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language at the same time. 2015 Admit Rate 83% GPA range 3.25-3.49

Linguistics and French B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/171-ba-in-linguistics-and-french.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of French. Students are able to gain practical competence and basic knowledge of French, and enrich their knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language at the same time. 2015 Admit Rate 100% GPA range 3.44-3.44 Linguistics and Italian B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/172-ba-in-linguistics-and-italian.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of Italian. Students are exposed to Italian civilization, language and literature as well as enrich their knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language at the same time. 2015 Admit Rate 50% GPA range 3.79-3.79 Linguistics and Philosophy B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/173-bachelor-of-arts-in-linguistics-and-philosophy.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of philosophy, for students who are reflective about their beliefs or who wish to become so. Students enrich their knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language, and are given the opportunity to ponder the foundations of almost any other subject to which they are exposed -- whether history, religion, government, law, or science. 2015 Admit Rate 40% GPA range 3.48-3.76 Linguistics and Psychology B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/174-bachelor-of-arts-in-linguistics-and-psychology.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of psychology. Students are able to study and explain human and animal behavior, both normal and abnormal, as well as enrich their knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language. 2015 Admit Rate 46% GPA range 3.48-3.76 Linguistics and Scandinavian Languages B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/175-bachelor-of-arts-in-linguistics-and-scandinavian-languages-.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of Scandinavian languages. Students are able to learn about Scandinavia through the study of its languages and literatures, as well as enrich their knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language. 2015 Admit Rate 0% GPA range not available Linguistics and Spanish B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/176-bachelor-of-arts-in-linguistics-and-spanish.html The major combines the basic courses of the general linguistics program with that of Spanish. Students are able to study one of the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Hispanic heritage, as well as enrich their knowledge about the nature, grammar, and history of human language. 2015 Admit Rate 14% GPA range 3.35-3.35

Last update Spring 2016 Page 11 of 15

Linguistics, Applied B.A. http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/prospective/undergraduate/261-ba-in-applied-linguistics.html The Applied Linguistics major provides students with the opportunity to combine training in the analysis of linguistic structure with coursework in areas that relate language to culture, social organization, and learning. Students can select suites of courses that have the potential of leading to career paths involving language, including but not limited to language teaching (both foreign and English as a second language), interpretation and translation, editing, speech pathology and communication disorders, accent improvement, computational work with language data, and work in an international setting with government and private organizations. 2015 Admit Rate 15% GPA range 3.76-3.79 Marine Biology B.S.

[2]

https://www.eeb.ucla.edu/ugrad_marinemajor.php The Marine Biology major is designed for students who wish to specialize in the area of marine sciences. Completion of this major provides students with both an excellent background in biology and specialization in various disciplines such as oceanography, sub tidal and intertidal ecology, and physiology of marine organisms. Graduates are well prepared for postgraduate opportunities in the marine sciences, many other areas of biology, and medicine. The major provides valuable field experience with concomitant individual research opportunities in marine biology. 2015 Admit Rate 12% GPA range 3.64-3.93 Mathematics B.S.

[1]

http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/majors Gauss has called mathematics the “Queen of the Sciences.” It has provided powerful intellectual tools that have made possible tremendous advances in modern science and technology. The Department of Mathematics provides courses of study that introduce students to the fundamentals of mathematics and allow them to master the most important parts of the subject, both pure and applied. The Mathematics major is designed for students whose basic interest is mathematics. Pure mathematicians often pursue master and doctorate degree in mathematics in order to prepare for a career in research or university level teaching. 2015 Admit Rate 43% GPA range 3.61-3.89 Mathematics, Applied B.S.

[1]

http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/majors Applied Mathematics majors are interested in the classical relationships between the physical sciences and engineering. They often seek employment in the industry utilizing their skills to solve engineering and computer related problems. 2015 Admit Rate 48% GPA range 3.56-3.90 Mathematics/Applied Science B.S.

[1]

http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/majors The Mathematics/Applied Science major is intended for students who are interested in applications of mathematics to other areas. Students majoring in Mathematics/Applied Science often pursue careers in medical professions, professional programs, or graduate programs in business or law. Students who major in Mathematics/Applied Science must pursue one of the following plans: Individual Plan, Medical and life Sciences Plan, or History of Science Plan. 2015 Admit Rate 48% GPA range 3.66-3.91

Mathematics/Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences B.S. https://www.atmos.ucla.edu/students/undergraduate/math-aos-joint-program This undergraduate interdepartmental program (IDP) combines courses from the Mathematics and Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (A&OS) departments. This program is designed to provide rigorous mathematical training with a comprehensive background in topics relevant to atmospheric, oceanic and environmental sciences. The program is intended to provide particularly good preparation for graduate studies in a streamlined course of study. 2015 Admit Rate 14% GPA range 3.62-3.62 Mathematics/Economics B.S.

[1,2]

http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/majors The Mathematics/Economics B.S. program is designed to give students a solid foundation in both mathematics and economics, stressing those areas of mathematics and statistics that are most relevant to economics and the parts of economics that emphasize the use of mathematics and statistics. It is ideal for students who may wish to complete a higher degree in economics. 2015 Admit Rate 35% GPA range 3.81-3.96 Mathematics, Financial Actuarial B.S.

[1]

http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/majors The Financial Actuarial Mathematics major is designed for students interested in working in the actuarial field or the application of mathematics, finance, and statistics. At the end of this program, students will have sufficient knowledge to pass the first five preliminary actuarial exams: P, FM, MLC, MFE, and C. UCLA's major is one of the more well-known ones on the west coast that is taught by current and retired actuaries. 2015 Admit Rate 34% GPA range 3.81-4.0 Mathematics for Teaching B.S.

[1]

http://curtiscenter.math.ucla.edu/undergraduates The UCLA Math for Teaching Major was especially designed by experienced teachers working together with research mathematicians, with attention to the recommendations of the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences. The major is designed to provide undergraduates the breadth and depth of mathematical knowledge required to be an outstanding mathematics teacher. For instance, the major's physics requirement exposes students to many real world applications of school mathematics; the real analysis requirement prepares students to teach AP Calculus; while its probability and statistics requirement prepare students to teach AP Statistics. The major is not weak, purposefully including the coursework preparatory for graduate school in mathematics. The major includes the coursework of the Subject Matter Preparation Program, so students who complete the Math for Teaching major automatically earn "subject matter competence" in the State of CA. 2015 Admit Rate 28% GPA range 3.58-3.94 Mathematics of Computation B.S.

[1]

http://www.math.ucla.edu/ugrad/majors The Mathematics of Computation major is designed for individuals who are interested in the mathematical theory and the applications of computing. These students often seek employment in areas similar to the applied mathematicians. 2015 Admit Rate 58% GPA range 3.56-3.90

Last update Spring 2016 Page 12 of 15

Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics B.S. [1,2]

http://www.mimg.ucla.edu/undergrad/ Undergraduate students majoring in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics prepare for careers in biomedical research, medicine, dentistry, or other health professions, biotechnology and genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, agricultural or environmental sciences, public health, and law or bioethics, among others. The courses presented by the department lead to a Bachelor of Science degree and depend heavily on preparation in the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. 2015 Admit Rate 34% GPA range 3.52-3.80 Middle Eastern Studies B.A. http://www.nelc.ucla.edu/programs/undergraduate-majors.html The mission of the department is the discovery, interpretation, dissemination, and preservation of human values created over a period of five or more thousand years in an area that was the cradle of all civilization. 2015 Admit Rate 30% GPA range 3.35-3.68 Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology B.S.

[2]

https://www.mcdb.ucla.edu/undergraduate The Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) is designed especially for students who intend to go on to postgraduate work in biology or medicine and for students aiming for entry-level positions in biotechnology-related fields. Students are exposed to basic biological and molecular concepts underlying recent technical advances in molecular, cell, and developmental biology of animals and plants. Areas of emphasis include cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, plant biology, developmental biology, and neurobiology, among others. Students in the MCDB major develop powerful analytical skills and a sophisticated expertise in the life sciences, which makes them highly valued in diverse vocations such as scientific research, scientific writing, teaching, consulting, biotechnology, government, and the health professions. 2015 Admit Rate 51% GPA range 3.59-3.89 Music History B.A. http://www.musicology.ucla.edu/the-major-and-minor-in-music-history Music history appeals to undergraduate students with musical backgrounds whose interests and principal career goals lie in areas other than professional performance. The undergraduate program prepares students for graduate programs in music and related fields and offers training within the broader context of the humanities. 2015 Admit Rate 52% GPA range 3.71-4.0 Neuroscience B.S.

[2]

http://www.neurosci.ucla.edu/neuroscience-major.html Neuroscience seeks to understand the brain in health and in disease. Topics of fundamental interest include perception, cognition, learning, memory, motor control, and regulation of body function. The undergraduate interdepartmental program seeks to explore the principles and concepts of this broad range of nervous system function at many levels of analysis, including molecular, cellular, synaptic, network, computational, and behavioral. Scientific study of the brain requires the skills of many different disciplines. Thus, this major is interdisciplinary and interdepartmental. 2015 Admit Rate 32% GPA range 3.54-3.90

Philosophy B.A. http://www.philosophy.ucla.edu/undergraduate.html Philosopher, translated from the Greek, means lover of wisdom. The term has come to mean someone who seeks knowledge, enlightenment, and truth. The Department of Philosophy undergraduate program is not directed at career objectives (although it is traditionally good preparation for law, theology, and graduate work in philosophy). All of the lower and most of the upper division course offerings should be of interest and useful to students who are reflective about their beliefs or who wish to become so. 2015 Admit Rate 58% GPA range 3.41-3.80 Physics B.A./B.S.

http://www.pa.ucla.edu/content/undergraduate-admissions This specialization is intended to provide a strong background in physics, yet allows students flexibility for study in other fields as well. It will be of particular interest to students who want to choose a double major or who want to teach science. Students who intend to continue work toward the Ph.D. in Physics are advised to work for the B.S. in Physics. 2015 Admit Rate 39% GPA range 3.63-3.94 Physiological Science B.S.

[2]

https://www.ibp.ucla.edu/undergraduate.php The cornerstone of the physiological science curriculum is vertebrate physiology, with emphases on integrative functions. Physiological Science provides a rich background that covers cellular through whole organism physiology, and is appropriate for a variety of professions. Many students consider themselves "Pre-Med" which means that they are satisfying requirements for entering Medical School upon graduation, or in the near future. Others seek rewarding careers in research, teaching, physical therapy, nursing, optometry and pharmacy. 2015 Admit Rate 27% GPA range 3.55-3.91 Political Science B.A.

[1,2]

http://www.polisci.ucla.edu/undergraduate The undergraduate major in the Department of Political Science aims to provide understanding of basic political processes and institutions as these operate in different national and cultural contexts. It also covers the interaction between nation states, the changing character of the relations between citizens and governments, and the values and criteria by which the quality of political life is judged. The program may be individually focused to serve the needs of the liberal arts major, the student seeking preparation for graduate work in political science, public administration, law, and other professional fields, and the student preparing for specialized roles in political and public organizations. 2015 Admit Rate 43% GPA range 3.61-3.89 Portuguese B.A. http://www.spanport.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate/ The Portuguese major is dedicated to the study and teaching of one of the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Hispanic heritage. It maintains a strong commitment to the value of original research and professional instruction at all levels of its activities. The richness of the culture is amply represented in the extensive range of courses offered allows undergraduate students to pursue many possible interests and enables graduate students to concentrate in depth in several areas of specialization. 2015 Admit Rate 43% GPA range 3.18-3.27

Last update Spring 2016 Page 13 of 15

Psychobiology B.S. [1,2]

https://www.psych.ucla.edu/undergraduate The Psychobiology major is designed for students who plan to go on to postgraduate work in physiological psychology, neuroscience, behavioral aspects of biology, or the health sciences. Psychobiology is the study of behavior from a biological perspective. It includes neural, experimental psychological, natural history, genetic, comparative/evolutionary, and developmental approaches to understanding human and animal behavior. 2015 Admit Rate 25% GPA range 3.55-3.80 Psychology B.A.

[1,2]

https://www.psych.ucla.edu/undergraduate The Psychology major offers both broad and in-depth coverage of the fundamental and traditional areas of psychology. It provides students with a strong foundation for postgraduate education in psychology and can serve as excellent background to prepare them for further training in such fields as law, education, government and public policy, business, and many of the health-related professions. Its basic liberal-arts orientation also provides excellent foundation for immediate post baccalaureate careers in many areas, particularly ones in which an understanding of human behavior and its diversity of expression would be an asset. 2015 Admit Rate 22% GPA range 3.73-3.95 Religion, Study of B.A. http://www.religion.ucla.edu/students/major The undergraduate major in the Study of Religion equips students to understand and compare creatively the worldwide varieties of core convictions, stories, texts, rituals, and practices known collectively as religion. Students complete courses in a wide range of departments in which religious phenomena are analyzed, including but not limited to: Anthropology, Art History, Asian Languages and Cultures, Classics, Comparative Literature, English, History, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Political Science, and World Arts and Cultures. Students can anticipate gaining versatile intellectual tools for approaching, analyzing, and appreciating the deep roots, human motivations, and history of the formation of religious traditions in their respective cultural contexts. Within this interdepartmental program, students may focus in depth on one or more specific religions. Students may wish to choose this major in combination with a second major field, a minor, or related language study. 2015 Admit Rate 38% GPA range 3.42-3.70 Russian Language and Literature B.A. http://slavic.ucla.edu/undergraduate/ The Russian Language and Literature major is designed to provide students with basic mastery of the Russian language and familiarity with the classics of Russian literature. Students typically begin to study Russian in their first year, but those contemplating a Russian major later in their academic program can fulfill the Russian language requirement by combining regular coursework with summer programs or with the University of California Education Abroad Program (EAP) in Moscow, which is open to students who have completed the equivalent of one or more years of study (level 1 on the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages—ACTFL—scale). Students interested in this program should consult the undergraduate adviser as early as possible. 2015 Admit Rate 50% GPA range 3.76-3.76

Russian Studies B.A. http://slavic.ucla.edu/undergraduate/ The major in Russian Studies is designed for students who wish to complement mastery of the language with an array of courses on Russian history, politics, literature, and culture. 2015 Admit Rate 0% GPA range not available Scandinavian Languages and Cultures B.A. http://www.scandinavian.ucla.edu/index.php/degree-programs#major The BA in Scandinavian Languages and Cultures seeks to train undergraduate students in the languages, literatures and cultures of the Nordic region (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland). Students will have a high degree of language proficiency in one of the Scandinavian languages, reading proficiency in two other Scandinavian languages, a broad knowledge of the development of print and media culture in the region (stretching back to the early medieval period) and a good command of the intellectual history of the region. Students will be well suited to pursue advanced, graduate degrees in Scandinavian languages, literatures and cultural studies, Germanic studies, film, theater and/or design; pursue professional degrees in law or business; apply for governmental or non-governmental organization work; or seek private sector employment in areas that require expertise in the Nordic region. 2015 Admit Rate 0% GPA range not available Sociology B.A.

[1,2]

http://www.soc.ucla.edu/content/undergraduate-study In addition to contributing to a liberal arts education, the Sociology major prepares individuals for a broad range of career options and graduate and professional studies. The analytic perspectives and skills gained in the major are a foundation for careers in law, social welfare, urban planning, business, education, and public health. The major also provides a foundation for students intending to pursue graduate work in sociology and related fields. Employment opportunities available to the graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology also include work in community service organizations and health agencies, government service, and human resources. 2015 Admit Rate 43% GPA range 3.60-3.87 Spanish B.A. http://www.spanport.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate/ The Spanish major is dedicated to the study and teaching of one of the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Hispanic heritage. It maintains a strong commitment to the value of original research and professional instruction at all levels of its activities. The richness of Hispanic culture is amply represented in the extensive range of courses in language, linguistics, and literature. Although the literatures of Spain and Spanish America predominate, courses are also offered in Chicano literature. 2015 Admit Rate 67% GPA range 3.30-3.74 Spanish and Community and Culture B.A. http://www.spanport.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate/ The Spanish and Portuguese department presents this major as part of on-going efforts to incorporate service and community-based learning. It is unique in that the major imparts knowledge about the languages, cultures and literatures of the Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking worlds to students and connects this knowledge to real and living communities in Southern California and the US. 2015 Admit Rate 54% GPA range 3.27-3.88

Last update Spring 2016 Page 14 of 15

Spanish and Linguistics B.A. http://www.spanport.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate/ The Spanish and Linguistics major offers the opportunity to become familiar with the linguistic aspects of Spanish as well as the literature of Spain and Spanish America. The department promotes a general awareness of Hispanic culture as a background for linguistic and literary phenomena. 2015 Admit Rate 86% GPA range 3.54-3.83 Spanish and Portuguese B.A. http://www.spanport.ucla.edu/academics/undergraduate/ The Spanish and Portuguese combined major offers the opportunity to become familiar with the basic linguistic aspects of Spanish and Portuguese as well as the literature of Spain, Spanish America, Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking nations. The department promotes a general awareness of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian culture as a background for linguistic and literary phenomena. 2015 Admit Rate 83% GPA range 3.36-3.62

Statistics B.S.

[1]

http://statistics.ucla.edu/undergraduate-program/statistics-major The Statistics major is designed to provide a general introduction to the practice of statistics for students who intend to pursue study at the graduate level or seek employment in industry or government. Courses are selected to provide sufficient theoretical background for future graduate-level research work, exposure to modern techniques and practices, and experience in fields of application. It is strongly recommended that students, in conjunction with the B.S. degree, pursue a minor in a substantive discipline that applies statistics. Students must consult with the undergraduate faculty adviser to ensure that the minor selected is one in which statistics is applied. 2015 Admit Rate 46% GPA range 3.64-3.90

Special notes that apply to majors as indicated by superscript:

1. Applicants are admitted to pre-major status until prerequisites are satisfactorily completed.

2. Transfer applicants should note that demand for this major significantly exceeds space available at the transfer level.

3. Transfer students who are admitted to a major outside the Department of Economics are not permitted to transfer into one of the economics majors.

4. Not open to entering students.

5. Open to junior level applicants only (60 semester/90 quarter units completed by transfer).

Highlighted majors - Highly selective majors that cannot be listed a as alternate majors for TAP Transfer Applicants (Honors students)

Last update Spring 2016 Page 15 of 15

Highlighting your major interest in your application

UCLA looks for evidence of your intellectual curiosity and your interest in personal development when making admissions decisions. Use the application and personal statement to demonstrate your interest in your major and explain how your life experiences have prepared you for your major and career path.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted in November of the year prior to enrollment. The deadline to submit the University of California Application for Undergraduate

admission and Scholarships (UC Application) for Fall Quarter is November 30th.

Where to Apply

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Personal Statement

The UC Application asks you to respond to one required question and 3 out of 7 additional questions. Which three questions you choose to answer are up to you, but you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances. Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.

Required question: Please describe how you have prepared for your intended major, including your readiness to succeed in your upper division courses once you enroll at the university.

Choose to answer any three of the following seven questions:

1) Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.

2) Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

3) What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

4) Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

5) Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?

6) What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

7) What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the University of California?

Keep in mind that all UC campuses see the same application so it is recommended that you not refer to a specific school in your personal statement.

Visit the Pierce Transfer Center for Workshops & Events designed to help with the transfer application process!

UC Application Workshop

Writing your Personal Statement for UCs & Scholarships Workshop

UCLA Admissions Representative Visits

UCLA Peer Mentor Visits

Field trips to UCLA transfer conferences

Also look for workshops

to help with the Common Application for applying to Private schools & CSU Application workshops

Visit the Pierce College Transfer Center in the Student Services Building or online at

www.piercecollege.edu/transfer