UC Santa Cruz Language Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Language Studies transfers starts with JAPN 1, CHIN 1 and CHIN 2; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Cruz Language Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Language Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Complete 1 of these options
- JAPN 1 First-Year Japanese
- CHIN 1 First-Year Chinese · CHIN 2 First-Year Chinese · CHIN 3 First-Year Chinese
- FREN 1 First-Year French · FREN 2 First-Year French · FREN 3 First-Year French
- ITAL 1 First-Year Italian · ITAL 2 First-Year Italian
- SPAN 1 First-Year Spanish · SPAN 2 First-Year Spanish · SPAN 3 First-Year Spanish
Also listed by UCSC
UCSC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended preparation
- LING 50 Introduction to Linguistics
- LING 53 Semantics I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Cruz have a Language Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Language Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for Language Studies?
UC Santa Cruz's Language Studies major preparation includes JAPN 1, CHIN 1, CHIN 2, CHIN 3, FREN 1 and FREN 2, 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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