UCLA African and Middle Eastern Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UCLA lists for African and Middle Eastern Studies transfers starts with I A STD 1, ART HIS 28 and HIST 9D; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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Major Requirements
UCLA African and Middle Eastern Studies Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as African and Middle Eastern Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- I A STD 1 Introduction to International and Area Studies
Complete 1 of these
- ART HIS 28 Arts of Africa
- HIST 9D Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of Middle East
- HIST 10B History of Africa, 1800 to Present
- HIST 97F Introduction to Historical Practice: Variable Topics in Near Eastern History
- HIST 97J Introduction to Historical Practice: Variable Topics in African History
- M E STD M50CW Making and Studying Modern Middle East
- PORTGSE 40A Portuguese, Brazilian, and African Literature in Translation: Portuguese and Portuguese-African Literature
Complete 2 of these
- ECON 1 Principles of Economics(Microeconomics)
- ECON 2 Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics)
- GEOG 4 Globalization: Regional Development and World Economy
- GEOG 6 World Regions: Concepts and Contemporary Issues
- POL SCI 50 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- SOCIOL 1 Introductory Sociology
Complete 2 of these
- ANTHRO 3 CULTURE AND SOCIETY
- COM LIT 1D Great Books from World at Large and COM LIT 2DW Survey of Literature: Great Books from World at Large and COM LIT 4DW Literature and Writing: Great Books from World at Large
- ETHNMUS 5 Music Around World
- ETHNMUS M25 Global Pop
- GEOG 3 Cultural Geography
- HIST 2B Social Knowledge and Social Power
- HIST 22 Contemporary World History, 1760 to Present
- WL ARTS 20 Culture: Introduction
- WL ARTS 33 Colonialism and Resistance
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCLA have an African and Middle Eastern Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers African and Middle Eastern Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for African and Middle Eastern Studies?
UCLA's African and Middle Eastern Studies major preparation includes I A STD 1, ART HIS 28, HIST 9D, HIST 10B, HIST 97F and HIST 97J, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UCLA African and Middle Eastern Studies?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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