UC Riverside History/Administrative Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Riverside lists for History/Administrative Studies transfers starts with HIST 10, HIST 15 and HIST 20; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCR for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for History/Administrative Studies

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    Major Requirements

    UC Riverside History/Administrative Studies Major Preparation

    The courses UC Riverside lists as History/Administrative Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCR's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    World history

    Complete 1 of these

    • HIST 10 World History: Prehistory to 1500
    • HIST 15 World History: 1500 to 1900
    • HIST 20 World History: Twentieth Century

    U.s. history

    Complete all of these

    • HIST 17A Intro to United States History
    • HIST 17B Intro to United States History

    Also listed by UCR

    UCR lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Strongly recommended courses

    • BUS 10 Introduction to Business
    • BUS 20 Financial Accounting and Reporting
    • CS 8 Intro to Computing
    • STAT 8 Statistics for Business

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Riverside have a History/Administrative Studies major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Riverside offers History/Administrative Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Riverside for History/Administrative Studies?

    UC Riverside's History/Administrative Studies major preparation includes HIST 10, HIST 15, HIST 20, HIST 17A and HIST 17B. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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