UC Irvine Asian American Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Asian American Studies transfers starts with ASIANAM 50, ASIANAM 51 and ASIANAM 52; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Asian American Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Asian 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 1 of these
- ASIANAM 50 Asian American Histories
- ASIANAM 51 The U.S. and Asia
Complete 1 of these
- ASIANAM 52 Asian American Communities
- ASIANAM 53 Asian Americans and Comparative Race Relations
Complete 1 of these
- ASIANAM 54 Asian American Stories
- ASIANAM 55 Asian Americans and the Media
Complete 1 of these
- Asian American Studies
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 Asian American Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Asian 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 Asian American Studies?
UC Irvine's Asian American Studies major preparation includes ASIANAM 50, ASIANAM 51, ASIANAM 52, ASIANAM 53, ASIANAM 54 and ASIANAM 55, 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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