Upper-Division Non-Contiguous (UDNC) - Transfers with Verified Transfer Program
One four-unit, upper-division course (numbered 100+), non-contiguous (unrelated) to the major discipline, are required:
- Must be taken at UC San Diego, Education Abroad Program, or another UC campus
Additionally:
- The course may be taken Pass/Not Pass
- With the exception of non-contiguous double majors, a UDNC course may not overlap with major courses
- Appropriate upper-division minor course may be used in lieu of UDNC course
- One Special Studies course chosen from 197, 198, or 199, can be used if non-contiguous to the major
- Rady School of Management courses cannot be used - see an academic advisor if pursuing a Business minor
Choose courses that have no prerequisites or courses for which you have completed the prerequisites
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Choosing Upper-Division Non-Contiguous Courses
Step 1 - Find the discipline representing your major
Humanities and
Fine Arts
- Chinese Studies
- Classical Studies
- German Studies
- Global South Studies
- History
- International Studies (Hist, Lit)
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Literature
- Music
- Philosophy
- Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
- Study of Religion
- Theatre and Dance
- Visual Arts
Math, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science (see counselor)
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Environmental Systems
- Mathematics
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- NanoEngineering
- Physics
- Public Health (see counselor)
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Structural Engineering
Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Black Diaspora and African American Studies
- Cognitive Science (see counselor)
- Communication
- Critical Gender Studies
- Economics
- Education Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Global Health
- Human Developmental Sciences
- International Studies (Anth, Bus, Econ, Ling, Poli, Soci)
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health (see counselor)
- Sociology
- Urban Studies and Planning
Step 2 - Choose One course from any department outside of your major discipline
Humanities and
Fine Arts
- Chinese Studies
- Classical Studies
- Global South Studies
- History
- Japanese Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Linguistics (Heritage Language Only)
- Literature
- Music
- Philosophy
- Study of Religion
- Theatre and Dance
- Visual Arts
Math, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science
- Environmental Systems
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- African American Studies
- Cognitive Science
- Communication
- Critical Gender Studies
- Economics
- Education Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Global Health
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics/General
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Urban Studies and Planning
For Environmental Studies and Public Health (FMPH) courses, see an academic advisor.