UC Davis African American & African Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Davis lists for African American & African Studies transfers starts with AAS 010, AAS 012 and AAS 015; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis African American & African Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as African American & African Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation courses for the major
Complete 1 of these
- AAS 010 African-American Culture & Society
- AAS 012 Introduction to African Studies
Complete 1 of these
- AAS 015 Introduction to African American Humanities
- AAS 017 Women in African Societies
- AAS 018 Introduction to Caribbean Studies
- AAS 050 Black Popular Culture
- AAS 051 History of Afro American Dance
- AAS 052 African Traditional Religion
- AAS 080 Introduction to Black Politics
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- ECN 001A Principles of Microeconomics
- ECN 001B Principles of Macroeconomics
- POL 001 American National Government
- POL 002 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- PSC 001 General Psychology
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
Complete 1 of these
- AMS 010 Introduction to American Studies
- ASA 001 Historical Experience of Asian Americans
- ASA 002 Contemporary Issues of Asian Americans
- CHI 010 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
- GSW 050 Introduction to Critical Gender Studies
- NAS 001 Introduction to Native American Studies
- NAS 010 Native American Experience
Complete 2 of these
- HIS 015A Africa to 1900
- HIS 015B Africa Today
- HIS 017A History of the United States
- HIS 017B History of the United States
Complete 1 of these
- AAS 016 Verbal & Performance Arts in Africa
- AAS 051 History of Afro American Dance
- DRA 041A Beginning Jazz Dance
- DRA 041B Intermediate Jazz Dance
- DRA 044A Beginning Hip Hop Dance
- DRA 044B Intermediate Hip Hop Dance
- MUS 028 Introduction to African American Music
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Davis have an African American & African Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers African American & African Studies (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for African American & African Studies?
UC Davis's African American & African Studies major preparation includes AAS 010, AAS 012, AAS 015, AAS 017, AAS 018 and AAS 050, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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