UC Santa Barbara Classics, Classical Language and Literature Emphasis
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Classics, Classical Language and Literature Emphasis transfers starts with GREEK 1, GREEK 2 and GREEK 3; the full list is below.

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    Major Requirements

    UC Santa Barbara Classics, Classical Language and Literature Emphasis Major Preparation

    The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Classics, Classical Language and Literature 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 1 of these

    • CLASS 20A The Ancient Greeks
    • CLASS 40 Greek Mythology

    Required

    • CLASS 20B The Romans

    Complete 1 of these

    • HIST 2A World History
    • HIST 4A The Ancient Mediterranean and West Asia

    Required

    • WRIT 109HU Writing for the Humanities
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSB's own Classics, Classical Language and Literature Emphasis requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Santa Barbara have a Classics, Classical Language and Literature Emphasis major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Classics, Classical Language and Literature 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, Classical Language and Literature Emphasis?

    UC Santa Barbara's Classics, Classical Language and Literature 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.

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