UC San Diego Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture transfers starts with MATH 10A, MATH 10B and MATH 10C; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
44 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Complete 1 of these options
MATH 10A Calculus I · MATH 10B Calculus II · MATH 10C Calculus III
MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
Required
MATH 18 Linear Algebra
Courses listed
COGS 14A Introduction to Research Methods
COGS 14B Introduction to Statistical Analysis
COGS 1 Introduction to Cognitive Science
COGS 13 Field Methods: Studying Cognition in the Wild
COGS 17 Neurobiology of Cognition
Complete 1 of these
COGS 10 Cognitive Consequences of Technology
DSGN 1 Design of Everyday Things
Complete 1 of these
BILD 62 Introduction to Python for Biologists
COGS 18 Introduction to Python
CSE 6R Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming: Python
CSE 8A Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving I
CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have a Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture?
UC San Diego's Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture major preparation includes MATH 10A, MATH 10B, MATH 10C, MATH 20A, MATH 20B and MATH 18, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).