Preparation for the Major
Complete six courses and demonstrate proficiency in one modern foreign language equivalent to level 6 at UCLA.
Economics, Geography, Public Affairs
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Methods
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Social Sciences/Area Studies
Foreign Language
Demonstrate proficiency in one modern foreign language equivalent to level 6 at UCLA.
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The Major
Complete 11 courses as follows: three core courses, one capstone seminar, one research methodology course, three social and critical theory courses, two regional courses, and one disciplinary elective.
Core
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Research Methodology
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Social and Critical Theory
Regional
Disciplinary Electives
Honors Program
In addition to completing all courses required for the major, students must take courses 198A, 198B, and 198C, in which they research, write, and present an honors thesis.