Fall 2018 Major-Specific Degree Requirements for Students - CED
students must meet precise major-specific degree criteria in order to ‘declare a major.’ While first-year students are admitted directly into some majors, many majors require that students begin as pre-majors and then declare the major if and when they complete the major-specific degree criteria. All students must have a declared major by the time they reach 60 earned units.
This applies equally to students who are:
- Undeclared
- Were admitted into a ‘pre-major’ and are requesting to declare the major
- Requesting to change major
- Requesting to add a major
Except for “Highly Impacted” majors, native students can ‘declare a major’ if they meet the major-specific minimum cumulative GPA and required lower division preparation. There are limitations on the ability to add a second major or to add/change degree objectives based on the following policies:
To review the detailed major-specific degree requirements select the major below. If a major is highly impacted it will be noted next to the name of the major and additional supplemental criteria and requirements are indicated in the major-specific details. They are subject to change for future terms.
Liberal Studies
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.6
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade C or better required)
 
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| HIST | 172 | Early United States History | 
| POSC | 100 | Introduction to | 
| Complete one of the following courses: | 
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| ENGL | 180 | Appreciation of Literature | 
| ENGL | 250A, 250B | Survey of English Literature | 
| ENGL | 270A, 270B | Survey of American Literature | 
| ENGL | 375 | American Ethnic Writers | 
| CWL | 100 | Introduction to World Literature | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics (MTED recommended)
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