UC Santa Barbara Language, Culture, and Society
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Language, Culture, and Society transfers starts with LING 20, ANTH 2 and COMM 1; 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.
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 Language, Culture, and Society Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Language, Culture, and Society 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.
Area I
Required
- LING 20 Language and Linguistics
Area II
Complete 2 of these
- ANTH 2 Introductory Cultural Anthropology
- COMM 1 Introduction to Communication
- LING 36 African-American English
- LING 50 Language and Power
- LING 70 Language in Society
- SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology
Area III
Required
- Completion of the third quarter or second semester (or equivalent) of a foreign language
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Language, Culture, and Society major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Language, Culture, and Society (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 Language, Culture, and Society?
UC Santa Barbara's Language, Culture, and Society major preparation includes LING 20, ANTH 2, COMM 1, LING 36, LING 50 and LING 70, 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 Language, Culture, and Society plan
Pick your community college and see which of its classes count, term by term.
Pick your college