UC Berkeley Spanish and Portuguese
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Spanish and Portuguese transfers starts with SPANISH 25, SPANISH 1 and SPANISH 2; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Spanish and Portuguese Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Spanish and Portuguese 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.
Concentration a: the languages, literatures, and cultures of the spanish-speaking world
Required
- SPANISH 25 Reading and Analysis of Literary Texts
Courses listed
- SPANISH 1 Elementary Spanish
- SPANISH 2 Elementary Spanish
Complete 1 of these
- SPANISH 3 Intermediate Spanish
- SPANISH 21 Spanish for Bilingual Students, First Course
Complete 1 of these
- SPANISH 4 Intermediate Spanish
- SPANISH 22 Spanish for Bilingual Students, Second Course
Concentration b: the languages, literatures, and cultures of the portuguese-speaking world
Complete all of these
- PORTUG 50 Intensive Portuguese for Spanish Speakers
- SPANISH 25 Reading and Analysis of Literary Texts
Concentration c: latin american languages, literatures, and cultures
Required
- SPANISH 25 Reading and Analysis of Literary Texts
Courses listed
- SPANISH 1 Elementary Spanish
- SPANISH 2 Elementary Spanish
Complete 1 of these
- SPANISH 3 Intermediate Spanish
- SPANISH 21 Spanish for Bilingual Students, First Course
Complete 1 of these
- SPANISH 4 Intermediate Spanish
- SPANISH 22 Spanish for Bilingual Students, Second Course
Concentration d: hispanic languages, linguistics, and bilingualism
Required
- SPANISH 25 Reading and Analysis of Literary Texts
Courses listed
- SPANISH 1 Elementary Spanish
- SPANISH 2 Elementary Spanish
Complete 1 of these
- SPANISH 3 Intermediate Spanish
- SPANISH 21 Spanish for Bilingual Students, First Course
Complete 1 of these
- SPANISH 4 Intermediate Spanish
- SPANISH 22 Spanish for Bilingual Students, Second Course
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Berkeley have a Spanish and Portuguese major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Spanish and Portuguese (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Spanish and Portuguese?
UC Berkeley's Spanish and Portuguese major preparation includes SPANISH 25, SPANISH 1, SPANISH 2, SPANISH 3, SPANISH 21 and SPANISH 4, 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 Spanish and Portuguese?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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