UC San Diego Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging transfers starts with HDS 1, HDS 60 and ANTH 2; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
41 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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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging 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 all of these
- HDS 1 Introduction to Human Developmental Sciences
- HDS 60 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Complete 2 of these
- ANTH 2 Human Origins
- BILD 1 The Cell
- BILD 2 Multicellular Life
- BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
- BILD 12 Neurobiology and Behavior
- BILD 20 Human Genetics in Modern Society
- BILD 26 Human Physiology
- COGS 17 Neurobiology of Cognition
Complete 2 of these
- 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
- MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
- CSE 8A Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving I
- CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
Complete 2 of these options
- ANTH 1 Introduction to Culture · ANTH 3 World Prehistory · COMM 10 Introduction to Communication · COGS 1 Introduction to Cognitive Science
- HILD 7A Race and Ethnicity in the United States · HILD 7B Race and Ethnicity in the United States · HILD 7C Race and Ethnicity in the United States
- PSYC 1 Psychology · PSYC 2 General Psychology: Biological Foundations · PSYC 3 General Psychology: Cognitive Foundations · SOCI 1 Introduction to Sociology · SOCI 20 Social Change in the Modern World
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have a Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging (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 Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging?
UC San Diego's Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging major preparation includes HDS 1, HDS 60, ANTH 2, BILD 1, BILD 2 and BILD 3, 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 Human Developmental Sciences with a Specialization in Healthy Aging?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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