UC Santa Barbara Asian Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Asian Studies transfers starts with CHIN 1, CHIN 2 and CHIN 3; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Barbara Asian Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Asian Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation for the major
Complete 1 of these options
- CHIN 1 Elementary Modern Chinese · CHIN 2 Elementary Modern Chinese · CHIN 3 Elementary Modern Chinese · CHIN 4 Intermediate Modern Chinese · CHIN 5 Intermediate Modern Chinese · CHIN 6 Intermediate Modern Chinese
- JAPAN 1 First-Year Japanese I · JAPAN 2 First-Year Japanese II · JAPAN 3 First-Year Japanese III · JAPAN 4 Second-Year Japanese I · JAPAN 5 Second-Year Japanese II · JAPAN 6 Second-Year Japanese III
- KOR 1 First Year Korean · KOR 2 First Year Korean · KOR 3 First Year Korean · KOR 4 Second Year Korean · KOR 5 Second Year Korean · KOR 6 Second Year Korean
Complete all of these
- EACS 4A East Asian Traditions: Pre-Modern
- EACS 4B East Asian Traditions: Modern
Complete 1 of these
- ARTHI 6DS Survey: History of Art in China
- CHIN 32 Contemporary Chinese Religions
- CHIN 40 Popular Culture in Modern Chinese Societies
- CHIN 48 Nature and Ethics in Chinese Philosophy
- CHIN 80 Masterpieces in Chinese Literature
- CHIN 82 Modern Chinese Literature
- C LIT 31 Major Works of Asian Literatures
- EACS 3 Introduction to Asian Religious Traditions
- EACS 5 Introduction to Buddhism
- EACS 21 Zen Buddhism
- EACS 40 Gender and Sexuality in Modern Asia
- EACS 47 Introduction to Daoism
- EACS 80 Chinese Civilization
- HIST 80 Chinese Civilization
- HIST 87 Japanese History Through Art and Literature
- HIST 88 Survey of South Asian History
- JAPAN 17 Imagining the Samurai
- JAPAN 25 Violence and the Japanese State
- JAPAN 63 Sociology of Japan
- JAPAN 73 Introduction to Japanese Religion: Texts, Concepts, and Representations
- JAPAN 80 Masterpieces of Japanese Literature
- KOR 20 The New Korean Wave
- KOR 24 Introduction to Korean Popular Culture
- RG ST 3 Introduction to Asian Religious Traditions
- RG ST 4 Introduction to Buddhism
- RG ST 19 The Gods and Goddesses of India
- RG ST 21 Zen Buddhism
- RG ST 31 The Religions of Tibet
- RG ST 32 Contemporary Chinese Religions
- RG ST 47 Introduction to Daoism
- RG ST 73 Introduction to Japanese Religion: Texts, Concepts, and Representations
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Barbara have an Asian Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Asian Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for Asian Studies?
UC Santa Barbara's Asian Studies major preparation includes CHIN 1, CHIN 2, CHIN 3, CHIN 4, CHIN 5 and CHIN 6, 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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