UC Irvine African American Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for African American Studies transfers starts with AFAM 40A, AFAM 40B and AFAM 40C; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine African American Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as African American Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- AFAM 40A African American Studies I
- AFAM 40B African American Studies II
- AFAM 40C African American Studies III
Language other than english
Required
- Course work equivalent to sixth quarter (fourth semester) of study in a single language other than English (at the college level)
Humanities core alternative
Complete 1 of these
- COMPOSITION
Complete 1 of these
- LITERATURE
Complete 1 of these
- HISTORY
Complete 1 of these
- PHILOSOPHY
Humanities core
Complete all of these
- HUMAN 1A Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1B Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1C Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1AS Humanities Core Writing
- HUMAN 1BS Humanities Core Writing
- HUMAN 1CS Humanities Core Writing
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Irvine have an African American Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers African American Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for African American Studies?
UC Irvine's African American Studies major preparation includes AFAM 40A, AFAM 40B, AFAM 40C, HUMAN 1A, HUMAN 1B and HUMAN 1C, 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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