UC San Diego Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major (ICAM)
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major (ICAM) transfers starts with MUS 4, MUS 6 and MUS 7; the full list is below.

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    38 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 Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major (ICAM)

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major (ICAM) Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major (ICAM) 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

    • MUS 4 Introduction to Western Music
    • MUS 6 Electronic Music
    • MUS 7 Music, Science, and Computers
    • MUS 13 Worlds of Music
    • MUS 14 Contemporary Music

    Complete 1 of these

    • MUS 1A Fundamentals of Music
    • MUS 2A Basic Musicianship
    • MUS 5 Sound in Time

    Complete 2 of these

    • MUS 1B Fundamentals of Music
    • MUS 2B Basic Musicianship
    • MUS 4 Introduction to Western Music
    • MUS 6 Electronic Music
    • MUS 7 Music, Science, and Computers
    • MUS 14 Contemporary Music

    Required

    • CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace

    Complete 1 of these options

    • CSE 20 Discrete Mathematics
    • MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 10A Calculus I · MATH 10B Calculus II · MATH 10C Calculus III

    Required

    • VIS 41 Design Communication
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major (ICAM) requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC San Diego have an Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major (ICAM) (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major?

    UC San Diego's Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major (ICAM) major preparation includes MUS 4, MUS 6, MUS 7, MUS 13, MUS 14 and MUS 1A, 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 Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts Major?

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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