UC Santa Barbara Black Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Black Studies transfers starts with BL ST 1, BL ST 2 and BL ST 3; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Barbara Black Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Black 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 all of these
- BL ST 1 Introduction to African-American Studies
- BL ST 2 Black Globalization
- BL ST 3 Introduction to African Studies
- BL ST 7 Introduction to Caribbean Studies
Complete 1 of these
- BL ST 4 Critical Race Theory
- BL ST 5 Blacks and Western Civilization
- BL ST 6 The Civil Rights Movement
- BL ST 14 The History of Jazz
- BL ST 15 African American Psychology
- BL ST 33 Major Works of African Literatures
- BL ST 38A Introduction to African-American Literature (Part I)
- BL ST 38B Introduction to African-American Literature (Part II)
- BL ST 45 Black Arts Expressions
- BL ST 49A Survey of African History
- BL ST 49B Survey of African History
- BL ST 49C Survey of African History
- BL ST 50 Mass Media, Blackness and the Politics of Representation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Black Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Black 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 Black Studies?
UC Santa Barbara's Black Studies major preparation includes BL ST 1, BL ST 2, BL ST 3, BL ST 7, BL ST 4 and BL ST 5, 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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