UC Davis American Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Davis lists for American Studies transfers starts with AMS 010, AMS 001C and AMS 001E; 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 American Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as American 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
Required
- AMS 010 Introduction to American Studies
Complete 1 of these
- AMS 001C American Lives Through Autobiography
- AMS 001E Nature & Culture in America
- AMS 004 Freshman Seminar
- AMS 005 Technology in American Lives
- AMS 012 U.S. Disability Culture & Medicine
- AMS 021 Objects & Everyday Life
- AMS 025 United States as a Business Culture
- AMS 030 Images of America & Americans in Popular Culture
- AMS 055 Food in American Culture
- AMS 059 Music & American Culture
Complete 1 of these
- AAS 010 African-American Culture & Society
- ASA 001 Historical Experience of Asian Americans
- CHI 010 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
- NAS 001 Introduction to Native American Studies
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- GSW 050 Introduction to Critical Gender Studies
- SOC 002 Self & Society
Complete 1 of these
- HIS 017A History of the United States
- HIS 017B History of the United States
- HIS 072A Women & Gender in America, to 1865
- HIS 072B Women & Gender in America, 1865-Present
Complete 1 of these
- CDM 001 Introduction to Film Studies
- ENL 003 Introduction to Literature
- ENL 010A Literatures in English I: To 1700
- ENL 010B Literatures in English II: 1700-1900
- ENL 010C Literatures in English III: 1900 to Present
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Davis have an American Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers American 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 American Studies?
UC Davis's American Studies major preparation includes AMS 010, AMS 001C, AMS 001E, AMS 004, AMS 005 and AMS 012, 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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