UC Santa Barbara Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis transfers starts with GREEK 1, GREEK 2 and GREEK 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.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis

    Your community college

    Which classes count at your community college?

    Pick your college to see its class for each UCSB requirement.

    Major Requirements

    UC Santa Barbara Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis Major Preparation

    The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis 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

    • GREEK 1 Elementary Greek · GREEK 2 Elementary Greek · GREEK 3 Intermediate Greek · GREEK 100 Introduction to Greek Prose · GREEK 101 Introduction to Greek Poetry
    • LATIN 1 Elementary Latin · LATIN 2 Elementary Latin · LATIN 3 Intermediate Latin · LATIN 100 Introduction to Latin Prose · LATIN 101 Introduction to Latin Poetry

    Complete all of these

    • CLASS 20A The Ancient Greeks
    • CLASS 20B The Romans

    Complete 1 of these

    • CLASS 40 Greek Mythology
    • CLASS 60 Science and Medicine in Ancient Greece

    Complete all of these

    • PHIL 20A History of Philosophy
    • PHIL 20B History of Philosophy
    • WRIT 109HU Writing for the Humanities
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSB's own Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Santa Barbara have a Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis (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 Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis?

    UC Santa Barbara's Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis major preparation includes GREEK 1, GREEK 2, GREEK 3, GREEK 100, GREEK 101 and LATIN 1, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Explore More

    Related Transfer Requirements

    Build your UCSB Classics, Ancient Greek Philosophy Emphasis plan

    Pick your community college and see which of its classes count, term by term.

    Pick your college