UC Santa Barbara Chinese
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Chinese transfers starts with CHIN 1, CHIN 2 and CHIN 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 Chinese Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Chinese 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
- 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
Complete all of these
- EACS 4A East Asian Traditions: Pre-Modern
- EACS 4B East Asian Traditions: Modern
Preparation for the major - high proficiency track
Complete all of these
- EACS 4A East Asian Traditions: Pre-Modern
- EACS 4B East Asian Traditions: Modern
Complete 1 of these
- 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
- EACS 3 Introduction to Asian Religious Traditions
- EACS 5 Introduction to Buddhism
- EACS 40 Gender and Sexuality in Modern Asia
- EACS 47 Introduction to Daoism
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Chinese major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Chinese (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 Chinese?
UC Santa Barbara's Chinese 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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