Fall 2021 Major-Specific Degree Requirements for Students - COE
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.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II | 
| PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade or C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II | 
| PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat | 
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Biomedical Engineering Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II | 
| PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II | 
| PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II | 
| PHYS or CHEM | 151 or 111A | Mechanics and Heat or General Chemistry | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II | 
| PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat | 
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Chemical Engineering Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| PHYS | 100A | General Physics | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| PHYS | 100A | General Physics | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I | 
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II | 
| PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat | 
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
| Additional Lower Division Preparation Required of Students (Grade of "C" or better) | Course Number | Course Title | 
|---|---|---|
| EE | 186 | Introduction to Programming and Applications for Electrical Engineers | 
Explore:
- The Electrical Engineering Department for more information on this major.
 
     
 
            