UC Berkeley East Asian Humanities
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for East Asian Humanities transfers starts with BUDDSTD C50, CHINESE 7A and CHINESE 7B; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley East Asian Humanities Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as East Asian Humanities major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division required courses
Complete 2 of these
- BUDDSTD C50 Introduction to the Study of Buddhism
- CHINESE 7A Introduction to Premodern Chinese Literature and Culture
- CHINESE 7B Introduction to Modern Chinese Literature and Culture
- JAPAN 7A Introduction to Premodern Japanese Literature and Culture
- JAPAN 7B Introduction to Modern Japanese Literature and Culture
- KOREAN 7A Introduction to Pre-Modern Korean Literature and Culture
- KOREAN 7B Introduction to Modern Korean Literature and Culture
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Berkeley have an East Asian Humanities major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers East Asian Humanities (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for East Asian Humanities?
UC Berkeley's East Asian Humanities major preparation includes BUDDSTD C50, CHINESE 7A, CHINESE 7B, JAPAN 7A, JAPAN 7B and KOREAN 7A, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley East Asian Humanities?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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