Academic Senate

Chapter I. General Provisions

Section 1. The Departmental Scholar

Regulation A-300

A student who has completed 24 courses or 96 quarter units at UCLA, or the equivalent at another institution, and who has completed the requirements in preparation for a major, may be designated a Department of (...) Scholar. Departments will designate only exceptionally promising students as Departmental Scholars, subject to approval of the Graduate Council. The Departmental Scholar will be admitted provisionally to the Los Angeles Division of Graduate Education in his or her department or in an interdepartmental degree program in which that department is a component field. In order to obtain both a Bachelor's and Master's degree, the Departmental Scholar must fulfill requirements of each of these programs. No course may be used to fulfill the requirements of both these degrees. For awarding the grade A+ in courses used to satisfy the Master's degree requirements, Departmental Scholars shall be governed by grading Divisional Regulation A-308. [Am 2 Dec 1981]

Should a student for any reason be forced to, or wish to, withdraw from the Departmental Scholar program, his or her department will notify the Division of Graduate Education, and the student's provisional admission to the Division of Graduate Education will be lapsed. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 510]

Section 2. Application of Graduate Courses Toward Bachelor's Degree

Regulation A-302

With specific approval by the instructor and the department, and subject to the requirements of the college in which the student is enrolled, qualified undergraduate students may take 200 series courses to apply toward their Bachelor's degrees. The departmental plans and the list of such courses shall be filed by the department with the Division of Graduate Education and with the Deans of the colleges concerned. No course taken by an undergraduate to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor's degree can be used to fulfill requirements for a higher degree.

Section 3. Academic Notice and Dismissal

Regulation A-304

1. The following provisions shall govern the scholastic status of all undergraduate students at Los Angeles except students in the School of Dentistry and School of Medicine:
   1. Academic Notice. A student shall be placed on academic notice if, while in good standing, the student fails to maintain at least a grade "C" average for all courses undertaken in a quarter.
   2. Academic Disqualification. A student shall be subject to disqualification from further registration at the University if (a) the student's grade-point average falls below 1.5 for any quarter, or (b) after two quarters on academic notice the student has not achieved a grade-point average of 2.0 (C average) for all courses undertaken in the University, or (c) while on academic notice the student's grade-point average for work undertaken during any quarter falls below 2.0 (C average).
   3. Minimum Progress. An undergraduate student, except for students in the College of Letters and Science (Divisional Regulation A-304.A.4), who does not pass at least 36 units during any three consecutive terms shall be placed on academic notice, and an undergraduate student who does not pass at least 32 units during any three consecutive terms shall be subject to disqualification from further registration at the University. Courses bearing solely letter designations may be used to meet this requirement only during the first three quarters of residence. Petitions for exception to these requirements must be approved by the Dean and may be granted only on account of poor health or of regular outside occupation requiring half-time or more. [Am 21 Feb 1992; 5 Jun 2001]
   4. Minimum and Expected Cumulative Progress. In the College an undergraduate student is required to enroll in a minimum of 13 units in a regularly scheduled quarter and to maintain expected cumulative progress, as specified in Letters and Science Divisional Regulation 452. An undergraduate student who does not fulfill unit requirements for expected cumulative progress in the previous two completed quarters shall be placed on academic notice and after four completed quarters shall be subject to disqualification from further registration at the University. Courses bearing solely letter designations may be used to meet this requirement only during the first three quarters of residence. Petitions for exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and may be granted only for extraordinary circumstances. [En 5 Jun 2001]
2. A student who fails to meet the minimum scholarship or minimum progress requirements specified in paragraph A. above is subject to such supervision as the Faculty of the college or school may determine. The Faculty or its designated agents may (1) disqualify such a student from further registration as provided in paragraph A.2. or A.3. above; (2) suspend disqualification, continuing the student on academic notice; or (3) authorize the return on academic notice of a disqualified student. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 900]

Systemwide Regulation 900

1. To transfer from one campus of the University to another, or from one college or school to another on the same campus, a student who has been academically disqualified or is on academic notice must obtain the approval of the Faculty, or its designated agent, to whose jurisdiction transfer is sought. Upon completion of the transfer the student is subject to the supervision specified in [Divisional Regulation A-304]. [Am 21 Jun 2024]
2. Each Division may enact legislation governing the use of the grade Incomplete in the determination of a student's scholastic status.
3. Divisional variances from this regulation must be approved by the Assembly. [Am 16 Mar 1971]

Systemwide Regulation 902

1. Faculties, Graduate or other Councils, and their designated agents may not authorize the permanent entry of the terms Subject to Academic Disqualification and Academic Notice on official transcripts of record except as authorized by the Assembly in the case of designated professional schools.
2. These terms shall be reserved for internal University use, except that a statement of the student's current academic status shall accompany a transcript of record when the latter is sent outside the University [see Systemwide Regulation 902.D below]. Designations of unsatisfactory scholastic status [see Divisional Regulation A-304] on transcripts are authorized only when a review of the performance of a student who has become academically deficient has resulted in final denial of registration for the next ensuing quarter by a Faculty, a Graduate or other Council, or their agents. [Am 3 Mar 1977, 21 Jun 2024)
3. On campuses having authorized variances from the grading system specified in Systemwide Regulation 780, the scholarship requirements stated in D. below shall be interpreted in terms of the approved equivalents specified in the legislation of the local Senate Division as ratified by the Assembly.
4. In the case of undergraduates, exceptions to these scholarship regulations, and the approval or denial of registration as hereinafter provided, may be authorized in individual instances only by the Faculty concerned, or by its designated agents. Annually, the appropriate officer of each college shall report to the Faculty concerned a summary of all actions taken under these regulations.
5. An undergraduate student is in scholastic good standing if not subject to academic notice or disqualification as defined in [Divisional Regulation A-304]. Any transcript of record transmitted to a person or agency outside the University shall be accompanied by a statement of the student's scholastic standing on the date of the transcript or the date on which he left the University. [Am 17 Nov 1970; 21 Jun 2024]

Section 4. Grades

Regulation A-306. General

1. The Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Law shall develop their own grading codes for their respective professional programs and these programs are therefore excepted from the provisions of this grading code.
2. The instructor in charge of a course shall be responsible for determining the grade of each student in the course. The standards for evaluating student performance shall be based upon the course description as approved by the appropriate course committee.
3. The final grade in a course shall be based upon the instructor's evaluation of the student's achievement in the course. When on an examination or other work submitted by a student, the student is suspected of having engaged in plagiarism or otherwise having cheated, the suspected infraction is to be reported to the appropriate administrative officer of the University for consideration of disciplinary proceedings against the student. Until such proceedings, if any, have been completed, the grade DR (deferred report) shall be assigned for that course. (See Divisional Regulation A-315) If in such disciplinary proceedings it is determined that the student did engage in plagiarism or otherwise cheat, the administrative officer, in addition to imposing any discipline, shall report back to the instructor of the course involved, the nature of the plagiarism or cheating. In light of that report, the instructor may replace the grade DR with a final grade that reflects an evaluation of that which may fairly be designated as the student's own achievement in the course as distinguished from any achievement that resulted from plagiarism or cheating.
4. If an instructor in charge of a course has been determined by the Committee on Privilege and Tenure to have assigned a grade on any basis other than academic grounds, the Committee on Privilege and Tenure shall communicate that information to the Division Chair. Within a period of two weeks after notification, guided by the Committee on Committees, the Division Chair shall establish an ad hoc committee to determine whether the grade shall be changed. The ad hoc committee shall consist of at least three members, with at least one member a representative of the department involved. The ad hoc committee will obtain whatever records are available and use these records to make a final decision concerning the grade. If the records are not adequate, then the committee may assign a grade of Pass, or allow the student to repeat the course without penalty. The ad hoc committee will report to the Division Chair, who shall report the change of grade to the Registrar. In order to protect the student, the grade shall be changed, if warranted, within four weeks following the formation of the ad hoc committee. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 780]

Regulation A-307. Grading of Undergraduate Students

1. The level of achievement of all undergraduate students shall be designated in the following terms: A+ (extraordinary), A (superior), B (good), C (fair), D (poor), F (fail), I (incomplete), IP (in progress), P (passed), NP (not passed), DR (deferred report). The passing grades A, B, C, and D may be modified by plus (+) or minus (-) suffixes. [Am 21 Jan 1992]
2. Grade points per unit shall be assigned by the Registrar as follows: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1, F-zero. "Plus" grade carry three-tenths grade-point more per unit, with the exception of the A+, and "minus" grades carry three-tenths grade-point less per unit than un-suffixed grades. Subject to the provisions of Systemwide Regulation 634, courses in which a student receives a P grade shall be counted in satisfaction of degree requirements, but courses in which either a P, NP, DR, I or IP has been awarded shall be disregarded in determining a student's grade-point average. Faculty are instructed to use the A+ grade only for truly extraordinary performance. [Am 21 Jan 1992]
3. The grades A, B, C, and P denote satisfactory progress toward a degree. The D grade denotes progress toward a degree, but as stipulated in Divisional Regulation A-304 such a grade must be offset by higher grades. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 780]

Regulation A-308. Grading of Graduate Students

1. The work of all graduate students shall be reported in terms of the following grades: A (superior achievement), B (satisfactorily demonstrated potentiality for professional achievement in the field of study), C (passed the course but did not do work indicative of potentiality for professional achievement in the field of study), F (fail), I (incomplete), IP (in progress), DR (deferred report), S (satisfactory) U (unsatisfactory). The passing grades A, B and C may be modified by plus (+) or minus (-) suffixes.
2. Grade-point per unit shall be assigned by the Registrar as follows: A-4, B-3, C-2, F-zero. "Plus" grades (except A+) carry three-tenths grade-point more per unit and "minus" grades carry three-tenths grade-point less per unit than un-suffixed grades. The grade A+ carries 4.0 grade-points per unit, the same as for an (un-suffixed A;) but when A+ is reported, it represents extraordinary achievement. Courses in which a student receives an S grade may be counted in satisfaction of degree requirements, but courses in which either an S, U, DR, I or IP has been awarded shall be disregarded in determining a student's grade-point average.
3. The grades A, B, and S denote satisfactory progress toward a degree. A graduate student is subject to dismissal if the student's cumulative grade-point average falls below 3.00. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 780 and Systemwide Regulation 784]

Regulation A-309. The I Grade

1. The grade I may be assigned when a student's work is of passing quality, but is incomplete. The grade I shall only be assigned when it is established to the instructor's satisfaction that the student's work is incomplete for good cause. When the instructor assigns the grade "I" on the grade sheet, the grade should be accompanied by a notation specifying what work must be done to remove the incomplete. [Am 3 Dec 1980]
2. The student is entitled to have the grade I replaced by a passing grade and to receive unit credit and grade-points provided he or she satisfactorily completes the work of the course by the end of the next full term that he or she is in residence in regular session following the term in which the I was received. The Dean of the appropriate school or college has authority to extend the deadline for completion in the event of unusual circumstances that would clearly impose an unfair hardship on the student if the original deadline were maintained.
3. If the work is not completed according to the provisions of B. above, the grade I shall automatically be replaced with F, NP or U as appropriate.
4. The Graduate Council may establish rules under which the authority to approve limited extensions of time under B. above for graduate students is delegated to departmental advisors. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 780]

Regulation A-310. The P and NP Grades for Undergraduate Students

1. Subject to the limitations in C. and D. below, an undergraduate student in good standing may enroll in one course each term on a P/NP basis.
2. A grade of P shall be awarded only for work which would otherwise receive a grade of C or better.
3. A student who has received two NP grades shall be excluded from enrolling in a course on P/NP basis for the next term in residence.
4. A department or school may designate any course or courses as courses not to be taken by its majors on a P/NP basis, and may at its option require a student, who has received a P in such a course before entering a major, to repeat the course for a letter grade.
5. A student who has not elected the P/NP option in a preceding term may take two courses P/NP.
6. The Council on Educational Development and the Committee on Undergraduate Courses and Curricula may authorize exceptions to A. and E. above when they would be inconsistent with the purpose of design of experimental courses or programs which these committees may approve. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 782]

Regulation A-311. The S and U Grades for Graduate Students

1. With the approval of the Graduate Council, and the consent of the departments involved, individual study or other work undertaken for credit toward a degree by a graduate student may be evaluated by means of the grades S and U.
2. A graduate student in good standing may enroll each term in one course graded on an S/U basis. This course shall be outside the major field and in addition to those individual study and research courses (500 series) grade S/U in the student's major field.
3. A grade of S shall be awarded only for work which would otherwise receive a grade of B or better. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 784]

Regulation A-312. The IP Grade for Graduate and Undergraduate Students

1. For courses authorized to extend over more than one quarter and where evaluation of the student's performance is deferred until the end of the final term, a provisional grade of IP (in progress) shall be assigned in the intervening term(s). The provisional grade shall be replaced by the final grade if the student completes the full sequence. The Faculty of each school or college and the Graduate Council are authorized to regulate the award of credit in cases where the full sequence is not completed.
2. Authorization for the use of IP grades in undergraduate courses shall be by the Committee on Undergraduate Courses and Curricula.
3. Authorization for the use of IP grades in graduate courses shall be by the Graduate Council. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 780]

Regulation A-313. Correction of Grades

All grades, except DR, I and IP are final when filed by an instructor in the end-of-term course report. However, the Registrar is authorized to change a final grade: a) upon written request of an instructor, provided that a clerical or procedural error is the reason for the change, or b) upon written request of the Chair of the Division in cases where it has been determined by the Committee on Privilege and Tenure that an instructor has assigned a grade on any basis other than academic grounds. No change of grade may be made on the basis of reexamination or, with the exception of the I and IP grades, the completion of additional work. Any grade change request made more than one year after the original filing must be validated for authenticity of the instructor's signature by the department chair. Any grade change request made by an instructor who has left the University must be countersigned by the department chair. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 780]

Regulation A-314. Repetition of Courses

Unless repetition of the course for credit has been authorized by the Committee on Undergraduate Courses and Curricula or the Graduate Council, repetition is subject to the following conditions:

1. A student may repeat only those courses in which he or she received a grade of C-, D+, D, D-, F, NP or U. Courses in which a grade of C-, D+, D, D-, or F has been received may not be repeated on a P/NP or S/U basis.
2. More than one repetition of a course requires approval by the appropriate Dean in all instances.
3. Degree credit for a course will be given only once, but the grade assigned at each enrollment shall be permanently recorded.
4. In computing the grade-point average of an undergraduate who repeats courses in which he or she received a C-, D+, D, D- or F, only the most recently earned grades and grade-points shall be used for the first 16 units repeated. In the case of further repetitions, the grade-point average shall be based on all grades assigned and total units attempted.
5. For a graduate student, all courses attempted and graded A, B, C, F, and modifications thereto, including repeated courses, shall be used in computing the grade-point average. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 780]

Regulation A-315. The DR Grade

The grade DR (deferred report) shall be entered on the student's record: a) when to the faculty member's knowledge, the student's work in the course is complete, but the faculty member is not able to assign a grade, or: b) when disciplinary proceedings are in progress according to the provisions of Divisional Regulation A-306.C. The DR shall not itself be calculated in any way in the student's grade-point average. The DR shall be changed to a grade, or perhaps to an incomplete, only when the Registrar receives a written request from the instructor which indicates that the student has clarified the situation.

The report of the grade DR must be accompanied by a letter from the instructor to the Dean of the school or college, and to the student stating the basis for that action. For students enrolled in a course approved by the Graduate Council, the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education is the dean of record. For students in a course approved by any undergraduate course committee, the dean of record is the dean of the college or school in which the course is offered. The Dean shall establish a date or a specific circumstance terminating the period of the Deferral of Report and inform the Registrar, the instructor and the student. Unless changed by the instructor as specified in the preceding paragraph, the DR shall then automatically become F. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 780]

Section 5. Special Studies Courses

Regulation A-320. Special Studies Courses 

1. Upper-Division Tutorials for undergraduate students are numbered 195 through 199. These courses are structured by the instructor and student at the time they are initiated. The structure of the course, including both the specific proposed course of study and the requirements that must be met before a grade can be assigned, is formalized through a contract application.
2. In order to enroll in an Upper-Division Tutorial, a contract must be approved by both the instructor-in-charge and the Chair of the department or program. One instructor may not sponsor more than seven (7) students enrolled in an Upper-Division Tutorial (195-199) in any one term.
3. For 195CE internships, with the approval of the Chair of a department or program, a faculty member may act as the instructor-in-charge for a group of more than 7 undergraduate students whose work will be guided by graduate student instructors. 
4. Upper-Division Tutorials (195-199) may only be taken through UCLA Extension on an XLC basis. The Extension contract must be approved by the instructor-in-charge and the Chair of the department or program. The instructor must be a faculty member of the department or program. The same limitations below apply to XLC 195-199s.
5. Limitations:
   1. Enrollment requires the consent of the instructor who is to supervise the study. The applicant shall show that his or her background is adequate for the proposed study.
   2. Credit for Upper-Division Tutorials (195-199) in a single term is limited to a maximum of 8 units. Subject to the provisions of Divisional Regulation A-310, the student may take any Upper-Division Tutorial (195-199) on a Passed/Not Passed or a letter grade basis, but the total number of units allowed in Upper-Division Tutorials (195-199) for a letter grade is 32.
   3. At the close of the term, some tangible evidence of work accomplished, signed by the student and the supervising faculty member, shall be filed and retained by the department or program for three years.
   4. At the outset of an Upper-Division Tutorial (195-199), the student must complete and the instructor-in-charge must sign a contract, which will include the specific proposed course of study and the requirements to be met before a grade can be assigned.
   5. In order to enroll in an Upper-Division Tutorial (195-199), a student must have advanced junior standing and at least a 3.0 GPA in his or her major field, or he/she must have senior standing.
   6. A student who has an outstanding Incomplete in an Upper-Division Tutorial (195-199) may not enroll in another Upper-Division Tutorial until the grade of Incomplete has been removed.
   7. On the advice of the instructor(s) and Chair concerned, the Dean of a student's college or school may authorize exceptions to the limitations listed.
   8. Departments may impose additional limitations on the Upper-Division Tutorial courses. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 764] [Am 2 June 1977, 9 May 1984, 21 Jul 2005, 17 Feb 2011]

Section 6. Final Examinations

Regulation A-330

No student shall be excused from assigned final examinations except as provided in Divisional Regulation A-332 below: [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 770]

Regulation A-332

1. The instructor in charge of an undergraduate course shall be responsible for assigning the final grade in the course. The final grade shall reflect the student's achievement in the course and shall be based upon adequate evaluation of the achievement.
   1. The instructor's methods of evaluation must be announced at the beginning of the course. The methods may include a final written examination, a term paper, a final oral examination, a take-home examination, or other evaluation device. [Suspended 11 Mar 2020; Reinstated 31 Aug 2020]
   2. Evaluation methods must be of reasonable duration and difficulty, and must be in accord with applicable departmental policies.
   3. Final written examinations shall not exceed three hours' duration and shall be given only at the times and places established by the departmental Chair and the Registrar. [Suspended 11 Mar 2020; Reinstated 25 Sep 2023]
2. At the end of the term in which a student is expected to be graduated, the student's major department may examine him or her in the field of the major, may excuse the student from final examinations in courses offered by the department during that term, and, with the approval of the appropriate Committee on Courses, assign a credit value to such general examination.
3. An instructor shall, if he/she so wishes, release to individual students their original final examinations (or copies). This may be done by any method which insures the student's right to privacy. Otherwise, the instructor shall retain final examination materials, or a copy thereof, until the end of the next succeeding regular quarter of instruction, during which period students shall have access to their examinations. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 772] [Am 9 May 1984]

Section 7. Credit by Examination

Regulation A-335

Credit by Examination can be earned only in accordance with general policies established by the Faculties of the respective colleges and schools and the Graduate Council. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 620]

Section 8. Undergraduate Honors

Regulation A-340

Each College or School shall establish its criteria for honors at graduation and quarterly honors subject to the following minimum standards and procedures:

1. Honors at Graduation
   1. Students eligible for award of honors shall be those who have completed 90 or more units, for a letter grade, in the University of California and have attained, as a minimum, a GPA which places them in rankings in their college as follows: Summa cum laude, top 5%; Magna cum laude, next 5%; Cum laude, next 10%. At the end of each calendar year, the Registrar shall determine for each college average minimal GPAs required for graduation in the top 5%, next 5%, and next 10% during that calendar year. These GPAs, announced in January and published in the catalog for the next academic year, shall serve each college as minimal criteria for the above honors at graduation during the next academic year. [Am. 13 Apr 1982]
2. Quarterly Honors
   1. Student named on the quarterly honors list by each college shall be those who have completed, for a letter grade, a minimum of 12 units in that quarter with a GPA equal to or greater than GPA levels in effect for their college for honors at graduation. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 640]

Section 9. Undergraduate Minors

[En 7 Jun 1994]

Regulation 347

Any department or interdepartmental degree program (IDP) in the College or Schools may institute an undergraduate minor in its subject area according to the following stipulations.

1. Criteria for admission to the minor will be established and controlled by the department or IDP offering the minor.
2. The minor will have a requirement of no fewer than seven courses or 28 quarter units, and no more than nine courses or 36 quarter units. For seven or eight course minors, at least five courses must be upper division and for nine course minors, six must be upper division. Requirements for the minor must be published in the General Catalog by the department or IDP offering the minor. [Am 23 May 1995]
3. A minimum of 20 units applied toward the minor requirements must be in addition to units applied toward major requirements or another minor. [Am 27 Oct 2011]
4. Only programs, which are impacted, may establish minimum grade point averages for entry to the minor. The minimum grade point average must be the same as those for the major in the department or IDP. In the absence of a major, the program must present justification for its minimum GPA. [Am 23 May 1995]
5. Proposal to establish minors, including the course requirement and admission criteria must be approved by the Faculty of the School or College of which it will be offered and by the Committee on Undergraduate Courses and Curricula prior to any action on the part of the department or IDP to admit students to the minor. Satisfactory completion of a minor will be reflected on the transcript and diploma.

Section 10. Simultaneous UC Enrollment 

[En 6 Jun 2000]

Regulation A-350

In accordance with Systemwide Regulation 544, UC students in good standing may enroll simultaneously in courses offered by another UC campus. Application of such courses toward UCLA graduation requirements is determined by each College or School.

1. Incoming UC Students. Incoming undergraduate students from other UC campuses are permitted to enroll in one UCLA course not to exceed six (6) units per quarter. They must be in good standing and registered (paid fees) on their home campus. Enrollment is on a space-available basis in non-impacted courses only. In the College, departmental units coordinate instructor approval. In the Schools, instructor approval is coordinated through the Student Affairs offices. Enrollment is available only when the UCLA quarter begins, and not before.
2. Outgoing UCLA Students. UCLA undergraduate students may simultaneously enroll in no more than one UC host-campus course not to exceed six (6) units per quarter. To be eligible for simultaneous UC enrollment, students must be registered (paid fees), in good standing, and enrolled in at least twelve units at UCLA.

Chapter II. Bachelor’s Degrees in Academic Colleges and Professional Schools

Section 1. School of Engineering and Applied Science

Regulation 400

To be admitted into the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the applicant must have fulfilled the requirements prescribed by the Faculty of the School as published in the General Catalog.

Regulation 401

The Faculty of the School is authorized to determine the minimum lower division requirements for advancement to upper division standing.

Regulation 402

1. Study lists require approval of the Dean of the School or his/her representative. It is the responsibility of the student to present study lists which reflect satisfactory progress toward the Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering according to standards set by the Faculty. Study lists or programs of study taken by students which do not comply with these standards render the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University or other academic action.
2. A full-time undergraduate student in the School of Engineering and Applied Science must complete a minimum of thirty-six (36) units in three consecutive terms in which the student is registered. [Am 27 May 1986]

Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science

Regulation 404

The Engineering and Applied Science curriculum (including all designated majors) shall be published annually in the General Catalog, shall be subject to periodic revision as determined to be necessary by the Faculty of the School, and shall include provision for transfer students. [Am 9 Apr 1985]

Regulation 405

Students who have been admitted to senior standing in the School on the basis of credit from another institution, from University Extension or from another college or school of the University must complete, subsequent to such admission, eight upper division courses which shall be used to satisfy part of their approved Major Field elective sequence. The Dean or his/her representative shall have the authority to reduce this requirement in the case of students transferring from Colleges or Schools of Engineering on other campuses of the University.

Regulation 406

The degree of Bachelor of Science will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have satisfied the general University requirements (Systemwide Regulations 610, 612, 614, 630 (Variance of Systemwide Regulation), 634, 636, and 638).
2. The candidate shall have completed the requirements of the Engineering and Applied Science curriculum, (including all designated majors). Appropriate variations from and substitutions for the requirements of the published curriculum may be approved for the Faculty of the School by the Dean or authorized representative.
3. To be eligible to receive the degree of Bachelor of Science, a student must have achieved at least a 2.0 grade-point average in all University courses of upper division level offered in satisfaction of subject and electives requirements of the curriculum. In addition, a 2.0 minimum grade-point average in upper division mathematics and upper division core courses and major field electives is required.
4. After 213 quarter units, a student may not normally continue his/her enrollment in the School. The student may, however, petition the Dean for special permission to continue work required to complete his/her degree. This regulation does not apply to Departmental Scholars.
5. Students must attain a minimum grade of C to satisfy the English 3 requirement, and this requirement must be met before the student has completed 90 quarter units. [Am 9 Apr 1985]

Regulation 408

Qualified undergraduate students may be allowed to take 200 series courses to apply toward the Bachelor of Science degrees with the approval of the Faculty of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and of the instructor and the department concerned. The Faculty of the School of Engineering and Applied Science shall determine the minimum qualifications to be met by undergraduate students who wish to take graduate courses for credit toward the Bachelor's degrees. (See Divisional Regulation A-302) [Am 9 Apr 1985]

Regulation 410 

Dean's Honors will be awarded each term to students completing the previous term's program with distinction according to criteria established by the Dean of the School.

Regulation 412

Superior scholarship, which may include research showing ability to do original work, will be recognized at graduation by the Faculty of the School of Engineering and Applied Science by one of the three designations: Cum laude, Magna cum laude, Summa cum laude. The Faculty of the School shall determine the conditions for awarding these honorary designations and the method by which they will be manifested. Students also must meet the minimum University standards to be awarded honors at graduation. [Am 9 Apr 1985]

Regulation 414

The Faculty of the School of Engineering and Applied Science may prescribe special or comprehensive examinations or may otherwise test student preparation and achievement. No student shall be recommended for a degree until fulfilling such requirements imposed under this section as were in effect at the time of the student's admission to the School.

Regulation 418

Credit assigned in a particular subject by the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to a student entering the School of Engineering and Applied Science may be applied in satisfaction of the prescribed work in that subject in the curriculum of the School (including all designated majors) only insofar as the proper authorities of the School, acting on the recommendation of the department concerned, approve of the substitution. [Am 9 Apr 1985]

Regulations 420-424 were rescinded 11 Jun 91 and have been reassigned.

Section 1A. Academic Requirements of the School of Education & Information Studies Bachelor's Degree

Regulation 419. General Unit Requirements

The degree of Bachelor's of Arts will be granted upon the following conditions:

1. The minimum number of units for the bachelor's degree shall be 180, of which at least 60 units shall be upper division (numbered 100-199). No more than 8 units of freshman seminars may be applied toward the degree. A student will be allowed to exceed the 180 units, up to a maximum of 216 units. After having credit for 216 units, a student will be permitted to continue enrollment in the School only in rare cased approved by the Dean.
   1. Credit for upper division tutorials numbered 195 through 199 is limited to 32 units taken for a letter grade. [Am 8 Jun 2023]
   2. Standardized examination credit (Advanced Placement [AP] and International Baccalaureate) earned by the student prior to entering the University may be applied toward certain University/School requirements. If a student takes an equivalent UCLA course, unit credit for such duplication will be deducted before graduation. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit earned by the student prior to entering the University shall not be counted toward the maximum unit limitation either for selection of a major or graduation.
2. Except as otherwise provided in Systemwide Regulations 614, 630 and 642, 35 of the final 45 units completed for the bachelor's degree must be earned in residence in the School of Education & Information Studies. (A student is "in residence" only while enrolled and attending classes as a major in one of the departments of the School of Education & Information Studies.)
   1. A minimum of 24 upper-division units must be completed in the major while in residence at the School of Education and Information Studies. [Am 8 Jun 2023]
   2. A student who is enrolled in the Education Abroad Program must satisfy the residence requirement by earning 35 of his/her final 90 units, in residence in the School of Education & Information Studies. [Am 5 Nov 2020, 8 Jun 2023]
3. Undergraduate students who wish to take graduate courses (200 level) to apply toward their bachelor's degree must petition for advance approval by the instructor of the course, the Department Chair and the Dean of the School, provided the student is qualified according to the criteria established by the School Faculty Executive Committee. Graduate courses approved for application to the bachelor's degree may not be used to fulfill requirements for a higher degree (see Divisional Regulation 302). Courses at the 300, 400, and 500 level are not open for credit to undergraduate students in the School of Education & Information Studies. [Am 5 Nov 2020]

Regulation 420. General School Requirements

The general requirements of the School of Education & Information Studies are:

1. University of California Entry-Level Writing Requirement. The passing of the University of California Analytical Writing Placement examination or course. (See Systemwide Regulation 636)
2. American History and Institutions. Satisfaction of the American History and Institutions requirement. (See Systemwide Regulation 638)
3. Writing Requirement (Writing I and Writing II). Completion of two courses in English composition. Both courses must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
   1. Writing I must be satisfied within the first three quarters of the student's enrollment by completing English Composition 3 or an equivalent course approved by the School of Education & Information Studies Faculty Executive Committee.
   2. Writing I may also be satisfied by (1) a score of 4 or 5 on one of the College Board AP tests in English or (2) for students whose native language is not English, successful completion of English Composition 3 or an equivalent course. [Am 5 Nov 2020]
   3. Writing II must be satisfied within seven quarters of the student's enrollment by completing a course from a list of approved by the Faculty Executive Committee of the School.
   4. Applicable courses may be applied to preparation for the major, and if approved for GE credit, may fulfill a GE requirement.
   5. No transfer student will be admitted to the School without completing, with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), a college-level writing course that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools accepts as equivalent to English Composition 3. Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the Writing requirement. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the Writing requirement.
4. Quantitative Reasoning. Students may satisfy this requirement by completing an approved UCLA course or an equivalent course. Approved UCLA courses are published in the UCLA General Catalog. The course must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
   1. This requirement may also be satisfied by obtaining a qualifying score on an approved college entrance examination. Approved UCLA courses and examinations, and qualifying scores, are determined by the School of Education & Information Studies Faculty Executive Committee. Qualifying examinations and scores may be viewed on the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools Office website.
   2. Applicable courses may be applied to preparation for the major, and if approved for GE credit, may fulfill a GE credit.
   3. No transfer student will be admitted to the School without completing, with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), a college-level quantitative reasoning course that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools accepts as equivalent to those approved by the Faculty Executive Committee of the School. Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the IGETC will have completed the quantitative reasoning requirement. [Am 5 Nov 2020]
5. Foreign Language. Students may satisfy the foreign language requirement by (1) scoring 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board AP foreign language examination in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish, or scoring 4 or 5 on the AP foreign language examination in Latin; (2) presenting a UCLA foreign language proficiency examination score indicating competency through Level 3; or (3) completing one college-level foreign language course equivalent to Level 3 or above at UCLA with a grade of "Passed" or "C" or better (a grade if "C-" is not acceptable).
   1. No transfer student will be admitted to the School without completing, with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), a college-level foreign language course that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools accepts as equivalent to Level 3 or above. Transfer students with 90 or more units who have completed the IGETC will have completed the foreign language requirement.
   2. International students may petition to use an advanced course in their native language for this requirement. Students whose entire secondary education has been completed in a language other than English may petition to be exempt from the foreign language requirement. Petitions for each of these exceptions should be filed in the Office of Student Services.
6. Diversity Requirement. The diversity requirement may be satisfied by completing one course from the list of course approved by the School of Education & Information Studies Faculty Executive Committee. The list of approved courses will be published on the School's website and in the Schedule of Classes. The course must be taken for a letter grade, and students must receive a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Diversity courses may also be applied toward major, minor, or elective requirements and, if approved for GE credit, may fulfill a GE requirement. [Am 5 Nov 2020]

Regulation 421. General Education Requirements

The candidate shall have completed the general education requirements of the School of Education & Information Studies. [Am 5 Nov 2020]

1. General education (GE) requirements of the School of Education & Information Studies require a total of 10 courses with a minimum of 47 units to include the following three foundational areas: [Am 5 Nov 2020]
   1. Foundations of Arts and Humanities. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Literary and Cultural Analysis, one from Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis, and one from Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice.
   2. Foundations of Society and Culture. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Historical Analysis, one from Social Analysis, and a third course from either subgroup.
   3. Foundations of Scientific Inquiry. Four courses (a minimum of 17 units): two from Physical Sciences and two from Life Sciences. One course must have a laboratory component and be valued at a minimum of 5 units. [Am 5 Nov 2020]
2. The School will publish a list of approved courses that fulfill the requirement in each foundational area.
3. GE approved Writing II courses may fulfill an appropriate foundational area. Courses listed in more than one category can fulfill GE requirements in only one of the cross-listed categories. A course used to satisfy a major requirement may also be applied toward a GE requirement. GE courses must be taken for a letter grade, and completed with a grade of "C" or higher (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
4. Students will be exempt from the SE&IS GE requirements in the following instances:
   1. Students who transfer to UCLA from other UC campuses and have met all GE requirements at the campus from which they transferred will be exempt. The requirements must be completed prior to entry at UCLA and must be certified by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
   2. Students who transfer to UCLA from a California community college and have completed the IGETC as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478. This curriculum must be completed prior to entry at UCLA and must be certified by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
   3. Any transfer student who has not satisfied (1) or (2) above must complete the SE&IS GE requirements.

Regulation 422. Regulations Concerning Majors, Minors, and Curricula

[Am 23 Nov 2021]

1. A major shall consist of a group of coordinated upper-division courses and shall be designated as schoolwide, departmental, interdepartmental, or individual. All major requirements, including the "Preparation for the Major," shall be submitted to the Faculty Executive Committee for approval before they become effective. Courses designated as "Preparation for the Major" must be lower-division coursework; any exceptions require the approval of the Faculty Executive Committee.
2. A major shall consist of a minimum of 40 upper-division units.
3. Requirements for all the majors and curricula, including prerequisites, limitations on programs, and alternative electives, shall be submitted by the departments to the Faculty Executive Committee of the School for approval. As changes in major requirements occur, students are expected to satisfy the requirements in place at the time they were admitted to the major. Petitions for adjustment to the new regulations should also be submitted to the Dean of the School (or the proper body delegated by the Dean).
4. Any student failing to attain a 2.0 scholarship average in his/her major department/program may, at the option of the department/program, be denied the privilege of a major in that department/program.
5. A department/program may submit to the Dean of the School the name of any student who, in the option of the department/program, cannot profitably continue in the major together with a statement of the basis for this option and probable cause for the lack of success. The Dean may permit a change of major, or may require the student to withdraw from the School.
6. A student in good standing who wishes to change his/her major may petition the department or committee in charge of that major, provided that the student can complete the proposed field of study without exceeding the 216-unit limit. Changes are normally not permitted if a student is on academic notice or has begun their last term.
7. The candidate shall have satisfied the requirements of a major in the School of Education & Information Studies with a "C" average in all lower- and upper-division courses taken for the major. In addition, departments may designate, with Faculty Executive Committee approval, certain courses required for the major, minor, or specializations, which must be passed with at least a "C" grade. Before the degree is granted, the department or unit in charge of the student's minor or specialization (if any) must certify that the student has completed the requirements of the minor. [Am 5 Nov 2020]
8. Double majors in the School, or between the School and other academic units, are permitted. School of Education & Information Studies students must be able to completed the proposed double major within the 216-unit limit. [Am 5 Nov 2020]
9. University Extension courses designated XLC shall be counted in satisfaction of the major and will be awarded grade point and unit credit.
10. With department approval, a student in good standing in the School may enroll in a minor, one offered by the School or one offered outside the School, provided the student can complete the requirements for his/her major and minor within 216 units. [En 23 Nov 2021]
11. Departments in the School may offer undergraduate minors in accordance with Divisional Regulation 347. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School must approve the creation of a minor program, including the course requirements and admissions criteria. Petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the Department Chair (or appropriate Vice Chair) for a departmental minor and to the Dean for a school-wide minor for approval. [En 23 Nov 2021]
12. Departmental minors fall under the authority of the Department Chair. School-wide minors are considered “free-standing minors” because they have no specific departmental home; such minors shall be governed by a faculty advisory committee appointed by the Dean. [En 23 Nov 2021]

Regulation 423. Honors

1. Dean’s Honors
   1. Students named on the quarterly Dean's Honors list shall be those who have completed a minimum of 12 letter-graded units in that quarter for a letter grade with a GPA equal to or greater than GPA levels in effect for honors at graduation. Students are not eligible for Dean’s Honors in any given term if they receive an Incomplete or a Not Passed (NP). [Am 5 Nov 2020, 8 Jun 2023]
2. Honors at Graduation
   1. Students who have achieved scholastic distinction may be awarded the bachelor's degree with Latin honors. Student eligible for award of honors must have completed 90 or more units for a letter grade at the University of California and must have attained an overall GPA at graduation that places them in rankings as follows: Summa cum laude, top 5%; Magna cum laude, next 5%; Cum laude, next 10%. Required GPAs in effect in the graduating year (fall, winter, spring, summer) determine student eligibility. Students should consult their Degree Progress Reports, Degree Audits, or the Office of Student Services for the most current GPA calculations for Latin honors.

Regulation 424. Academic Progress and Study List Limits

1. The Study List is a record of classes that a student is taken for a particular term. Each term, the Study List must include from 12 to 20 units. During a regular term of enrollment, undergraduate students in the school are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 units. After the first term, students may petition to enroll in more than 20 units if they have an overall GPA of 3.0 (a "B") or better and have attained at least a "B" average in the preceding term with all courses passed. Excess unit petitions must be filed and approved by the Dean no later than the end of the third week of instruction. First-term transfer students from any other campus of the University of California may carry excess units on the same basis as students who have completed one or more terms at UCLA; however, they are not encouraged to do so.
2. Repeats: Undergraduate students may repeat a total of 16 units. Only those courses in which they receive a grade of "C-" or lower, "NP," or "U" grades may be repeated to gain unit credit. Courses in which a letter grade is received may not be repeated on a P/NP or S/U basis. Courses originally taken on a P/NP or S/U basis may be repeated on the same basis or for a letter grade only. The most recently earned letter grades and grade points are computed in the GPA. After repeating 16 units, the GPA is based on all letter grades assigned and total united attempted. Repetition of a course more than once requires the approval of the Dean and is granted only under extraordinary circumstances. Degree credit for a course is given only once, but the grade assigned each time the course is taken is permanently recorded on the transcript. There is no guarantee that, in a later term, a course can be repeated (such as in cases when a course is deleted or no longer offered). In these cases, students should consult with their academic counselor to determine if there is an alternative course that can be taken to satisfy a requirement. The alternate course would NOT count as a repeat of the original course. All repeated courses are to be counted in Study List limits.
3. Concurrent enrollment in courses offered by University Extension or another institution is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances, and no credit will be given for such courses unless the approval of the Dean has been obtained by petition prior to enrollment.
4. Academic Notice: An undergraduate student in the School of Education & Information Studies shall be held to Divisional Regulation A-304.A.1 for determination of academic notice [Am 5 Nov 2020]
5. Academic Disqualification: An undergraduate student in the School of Education & Information Studies shall be held to Divisional Regulation A-304.A.2 for determination of academic disqualification. [Am 5 Nov 2020]
6. Minimum Progress: An undergraduate student in the School of Education & Information Studies shall be held to Divisional Regulation A-304.A.3 in terms of minimum progress to degree. [Am 5 Nov 2020]
7. Student's Responsibility: The presentation of a Study List by the student and its acceptance by the School evidences an obligation on the part of the student to faithfully perform the designated work to the best of his/her ability. Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the Study List or a change in program without the formal permission of the Dean of the School renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University or other appropriate disciplinary action.
8. Regulations as to the approval of the Study Lists shall be such as may be adopted by the Faculty Executive Committee of the School.

Section 2. Academic Requirements of the School of the Arts and Architecture Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

Regulation 425

The degree of Bachelor of Arts will be granted upon the following conditions:

1. The minimum number of units for the Bachelor's degree shall be 180; of which at least 64 units shall be upper division (numbered 100-199). Eight units of freshmen seminars and/or eight units of 300 level courses may be applied toward the degree.
   1. Credit for special studies courses (195 through 199) is limited to a maximum of 8 units in a single term and a maximum of 32 units total for a letter grade.
   2. Standardized examination credit (Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate) may be applied toward certain University/School requirements. If a student takes an equivalent UCLA course, unit credit for such duplication will be deducted before graduation.
   3. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit obtained by the student prior to entering the University shall not be counted toward the maximum unit limitation either for selection of a major or graduation.
   4. Courses in the 400 and 500 series are not open for credit to undergraduate students in the School of the Arts and Architecture. University Extension courses designated XLC (1 - 199) shall apply toward the degree, and will be awarded grade point and unit credit.
   5. Students must complete the work for the Bachelor's degree with no less than 180 units. In unusual circumstances a student will be allowed to exceed the 180 units, up to a maximum of 216 units. After having credit for 216 units of credit, a student will be permitted to continue enrollment in the School only in rare cases approved by the Dean. [Am 28 May 1996, 1 Jun 2004, 10 Nov 2016]
2. Undergraduate students who wish to take graduate courses (200 level) to apply toward their Bachelor's degree must petition for advance approval of the department chair and the dean of the School and must meet specific qualifications. Graduate courses approved for application on the Bachelor's degree may not be used to fulfill requirements for a higher degree (see Divisional Regulation A-302). [Am 10 Nov 2016]
3. The candidate shall have satisfied the general requirements of the University. (See Systemwide Regulations 610, 612, 614, 630, 634, 636, and 638)
4. The candidate shall have satisfied the following: (1) General School Requirements: Writing I, Writing II, Foreign Language, Quantitative Reasoning, Diversity, and Upper Division Non-Major; (2) General Education Requirements: (a) Foundations of Society and Culture, (b) Foundations of the Arts and Humanities, and (c) Foundations of Scientific Inquiry. The candidate shall have completed the General Education Requirements of the School of the Arts and Architecture with an average grade of "C" or better. [Am 1 Jun 2004, 10 Nov 2016]
5. The candidate shall have completed a major in the School of the Arts and Architecture with a scholarship average of at least 2.0 in all upper division courses. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
6. Except as otherwise provided in Systemwide Regulations 614, 630 and 642, 35 of the final 45 units completed for the Bachelor's degree must be earned in residence in the School of the Arts and Architecture. (A student is "in residence" only while enrolled and attending classes as a major in one of the departments of the School of the Arts and Architecture.) Not more than 18 of these 35 units may be completed in Summer Session on the Los Angeles campus.
   1. When students transfer from another institution, from University Extension, or from another College or School of the University, with senior standing, there is the additional requirement that, of the 35 units to be earned in residence in the School of the Arts and Architecture, 28 must be in upper division including 16 upper division units in the major department.
   2. Courses in University of California Extension may not be offered as part of this residence requirement. A student who is enrolled in the Education Abroad Program must satisfy the residence requirement by earning 35 of his/her final 90 units, including the final 12 units, in residence in the School of the Arts and Architecture.
7. Reciprocity with other UC campuses: Students who transfer to UCLA from other UC campuses and have met all General Education Requirements prior to attending UCLA are not required to complete the School of the Arts and Architecture's General Education Requirements. Written verification from the college dean at the other UC campus is required.
8. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum: Transfer students from California Community Colleges have the option to fulfill the lower division General Education Requirements by completing IGETC as outlined in Systemwide Regulation 478. This curriculum must be completed prior to entry at UC and must be verified by the Office of Undergraduate Admission. [En 11 Jun 1991; Am 10 Nov 2016]

General School Requirements

Regulation 426 

The General Requirements of the School of the Arts and Architecture are:

1. Writing I. English Composition 3 or 3SL with a minimum grade of "C;" or, a score of 4 or 5 on one of the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations in English; or, a combination of a score of 720 or higher on the SAT Reasoning Test Writing Section and superior performance on the English Composition 3 Proficiency Examination; or, an International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination score of 5, 6, or 7. Must be completed within the first three terms of residence. English Composition 3 or 3SL may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. [Am 1 Jun 2004, 10 Nov 2016]
2. Writing II. One course from a faculty approved list of Writing II courses listed in the Schedule of Classes and on student degree audits. Course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Must be completed within the first six terms of residence. This course may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
   1. A Writing II course also approved for General Education may apply toward the foundation area of General Education. [Am 1 Jun 2004, 7 Feb 2006, 10 Nov 2016]
3. Foreign Language: May be satisfied by one of the following methods: (1) a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement foreign language examination in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish. Or, (2) presenting a UCLA foreign language proficiency examination score indicating competency through level two, or (3) completing one college level foreign language course equivalent to level two or above. Must be completed within the first six terms of residence. Students may petition to use an advanced, upper division course in a language other than English for this requirement. A student whose entire secondary education has been taken in a language other than English may petition to be exempt from the foreign language requirement. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
4. Quantitative Reasoning: One quantitative reasoning course selected from a faculty approved course list available on student degree audits. An SAT Reasoning Test Mathematics Section score of 600 or better; or an SAT Subject Test in Mathematics score of 550 or better also meets this requirement. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
5. Upper Division Non-Major Requirement: Students are also required to complete 12 units of upper division work outside of their major field. [Am 1 Jun 2004]

6. Diversity Requirement: One course selected from a faculty approved list of diversity courses available on student degree audits. The course selected may potentially also satisfy one of the following: (1) a General Education requirement, or (2) a major requirement, or (3) an upper division non-major requirement. [En 30 Apr 2007; Am 10 Nov 2016

   General Education Requirements

7. Foundations of Society and Culture: (1) Historical Analysis, and (2) Social Analysis. Three courses are required with at least one from each sub-group. [Am 30 Apr 2007, 10 Nov 2016]
8. Foundations of the Arts and Humanities: (1) Literary and Cultural Analysis, (2) Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis, and (3) Visual and Performance Arts and Analysis and Practice. Three courses are required, one from each sub-group. [Am 30 Apr 2007, 10 Nov 2016]
9. Foundations of Scientific Inquiry: (1) Life Sciences, and (2) Physical Sciences. Two courses from either sub-group. If both courses are selected from the same sub-group, they must be from different departments in the sciences. [Am 30 Apr 2007]

Regulations Concerning Majors and Curricula 

Regulation 427 

1. A major is composed of no fewer than 56 units, including at least 36 units of upper-division work. The major includes both lower and upper division courses, arranged and supervised by the department.
2. An interdepartmental major shall consist of no fewer than 56 units, including at least 36 units of upper-division work. The major includes both lower and upper division courses, supervised by an Advisory Committee appointed by the Dean of the School.
3. Requirements for the majors and curricula, including prerequisites and limitations on programs, and alternative electives, shall be submitted by the departments to the Faculty Executive Committee of the School for approval. As changes in major requirements occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as possible. Petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the Dean of the School in hardship cases. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
4. Any student failing to attain a 2.0 scholarship average in his/her major department/program may, at the option of the department/program, be denied the privilege of a major in that department/program. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
5. A department/program may submit to the Dean of the School the name of any student who, in the opinion of the department/program, cannot profitably continue in the major together with a statement of the basis for this opinion, and probable cause for the lack of success. The Dean may permit a change of major, or may require the student to withdraw from the School. [Am 1 Jun 2004]
6. Any department/program offering a major in the School of the Arts and Architecture may require from candidates for the degree a final examination in the department/program.
7. A student in good standing who wishes to change his/her major may petition the School and department/program in charge of that proposed major, provided that the student can complete the proposed field of study without exceeding the 216-unit limit. Changes are normally not permitted if a student is on academic notice or has begun their last term. No change of major will be permitted after the student has completed 140 quarter units. [Am 1 Jun 2004, 10 Nov 2016]
8. Double majors in the School, or between the School and other academic units, are permitted. The School of the Arts and Architecture students must be able to complete the proposed double major within a 228-unit limit. [En 11 Jun 1991; Am 28 May 1996]

Regulation 428. Dean’s Honors

Dean's Honors will be awarded each quarter to students completing their program of study with distinction according to criteria established by the Dean of the School. [En 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 429. Honors with the Bachelor's Degree

Students eligible for award of graduation honors shall be those who have completed 90 or more units for a letter grade in the University of California and have a superior grade- point average at graduation. [En 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 430. Study List Limits

1. A student in good scholastic standing may present a study list aggregating 12 to 20 units (minimum 12 units) without special permission. After the student's first quarter, he/she may petition to carry a program of study exceeding 20 units provided he/she has an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B or better) and has attained at least a B average in the preceding quarter, with all courses passed. [Am 01 Jun 2004]
2. All repeated courses are to be counted in study list limits.
3. Concurrent enrollment in courses offered by University Extension or another institution of higher education is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances, and no credit will be given for such courses unless the approval of the Dean has been obtained by petition prior to enrollment.
4. The inclusion of English A Composition A (zero units) in a student's study list may reduce the study list requirement from a minimum of 12 units to 8 units in the term this course is taken.
5. Student's Responsibility: The presentation of a study list by the student and its acceptance by the School evidences an obligation on the part of the student to faithfully perform the designated work to the best of his/her ability. Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the study list, or a change in program without the formal permission of the Dean of the School renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University, or other appropriate disciplinary action.
6. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School is responsible for approving rules that govern study lists for students enrolled in the School of the Arts and Architecture. [En 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 431

1. Minimum Progress: An undergraduate student in the School of the Arts and Architecture who does not pass at least 36 units during any three consecutive quarters in attendance shall be placed on academic notice for lack of progress. An undergraduate student who does not pass at least 32 units during any three consecutive quarters shall be subject to disqualification from further registration at the University.
2. Minimum Academic Standards: An undergraduate student in the School of the Arts and Architecture who does not maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and/or a 2.0 term GPA will be on academic notice or subject to disqualification from further registration at the University.

Section 2A. Academic Requirements of the School of Public Health for the Bachelor’s Degree 

[En 27 Sep 2022]

Regulation 433

The degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science will be granted upon the following conditions:

1. Minimum Units. The minimum number of units for the bachelor’s degree shall be 180; of which at least 60 units shall be upper division (numbered 100-199).
2. Maximum Units. After 216 quarter units (does not include advanced placement units), a student may not continue enrollment in the School. Under extraordinary circumstances, a student may request exemption by petition from the Dean for special permission to continue work required to complete the degree.
3. Credit Limitations. Students enrolled in the School are subject to the following credit limitations.
   1. After 105 quarter units (70 semester units) acceptable toward the degree, no further unit credit will be allowed for courses completed at a community college. Not more than four units in Physical Education activities may be counted toward the bachelor’s degree.
   2. Credit for upper division tutorials numbered 195 through 199 is limited to 8 units in a single term, and only a maximum of 32 total units may be applied to the degree. All 199 courses must be taken for a letter grade.
   3. Students who wish to apply 200 level graduate courses toward the bachelor’s degree must petition for advance approval from the Program Chair and Dean. Courses in the 300, 400 and 500 series are not open for credit to undergraduate students.
4. Residence Requirement. Students must meet the residence requirement by taking 35 units of the 45 final units completed for the bachelor’s degree in residence in the Fielding School of Public Health; except as otherwise provided by Systemwide Regulations 614, 630 and 642. Students who are enrolled in the UC Education Abroad Program must satisfy the residence requirement by earning 35 of their final 90 units in residence at UCLA.

Regulation 434

General Academic Requirements. Students shall complete all of the general requirements of the University; see Systemwide Regulations 610, 612, 614, 630, 636, and 638, as well as the requirements of the Fielding School of Public Health, which are as follow:

1. Writing Requirements. Completion of two writing courses. Both courses must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).

   1. Writing I must be satisfied by completing English Composition 3, 3D, 3DS, 3E, or 3SL, or an equivalent course approved by the Fielding School of Public Health Faculty Executive Committee, within the first three quarters of the student's enrollment.

      Writing I may also be satisfied by a qualifying score on an approved advanced placement or international baccalaureate examination; or by the combination of a qualifying score on an approved college entrance examination and superior performance on the English Composition 3 Proficiency Examination; or for students whose native language is not English, successful completion of English 1A, 1B, and 2I before enrolling in a Writing I course.

      Qualifying examination scores and courses are determined by the Faculty Executive Committee of the School. Qualifying scores may be viewed on the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions website, and approved courses are published in the UCLA General Catalog or UCLA Schedule of Classes.

   2. Writing II may be satisfied by taking a course from the list of approved Writing II courses (available online, and through degree audits), or through a course approved by the school Faculty Executive Committee. GE approved Writing II courses may also fulfill an appropriate GE foundational area. Applicable Writing II courses may be applied to preparation for the major or the minor.
   3. Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the Writing requirement. No transfer student is admitted to the Fielding School of Public Health without completing, with a grade of C or better (C- grade is not acceptable), a college- level writing course that Undergraduate Admissions accepts as equivalent to English Composition 3.

2. Quantitative Reasoning. The Quantitative Reasoning requirement may be satisfied by completing an approved UCLA course, or an equivalent course. Approved UCLA courses are published in the UCLA General Catalog or UCLA Schedule of Classes. The course must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).

   This requirement may also be satisfied by obtaining a qualifying score on an approved college entrance examination. Approved UCLA courses and examinations, and qualifying scores, are determined by the school Faculty Executive Committee. Qualifying examinations and scores may be viewed on the Undergraduate Admissions website.

   Applicable courses may be applied to preparation for the major, and if approved for GE credit, may fulfill a GE requirement.

   Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the Fielding School of Public Health quantitative reasoning requirement.

   No transfer student will be admitted to the Fielding School of Public Health without completing, with a grade of C or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), a college-level quantitative reasoning course that Undergraduate Admissions accepts as equivalent to those approved by the Faculty Executive Committee of the Fielding School of Public Health.

3. Diversity Requirement. The Diversity requirement may be satisfied by completing one course from the course list approved by the Diversity Education Governance Committee. The list of approved courses will be published on the School’s website and in the UCLA General Catalog or UCLA Schedule of Classes. The course must be taken for a letter grade, and students must receive a grade of C or better (C- grade is not acceptable). Courses taken in satisfaction of the requirement may also be applied toward major, minor, or elective requirements and, if approved for General Education (GE) credit, may fulfill a GE requirement.

4. General Education. Students must complete the General Education requirements of the Fielding School of Public Health. GE approved Writing II courses may fulfill an appropriate foundational area. Courses listed in more than one category can fulfill GE requirements in only one of the cross-listed categories. A course used to satisfy a major requirement may also be applied toward a GE requirement. GE Courses must be completed with a grade of pass, or a C or higher (C- does not count).

   General Education requirements of Fielding School of Public Health requires a total of 10 courses with a minimum of 48 units to include the following foundations of knowledge areas:

   1. Foundations of Arts and Humanities. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Literary and Cultural Analysis, one from Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis, and one from Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice.
   2. Foundations of Society and Culture. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Historical Analysis, one from Social Analysis, and a third course from either subgroup.
   3. Foundations of Scientific Inquiry. Four courses (a minimum of 17 units): two from Physical Sciences and two from Life Sciences. One course must have a laboratory component and be valued at a minimum of 5 units.
5. Transfer Students. Students will be exempt from the School’s general academic requirements, including General Education requirements, in the following instances:
   1. Students who transfer to UCLA from other UC campuses and have met all general education requirements at the campus from which they transferred.
   2. Students who transfer to UCLA from a California community college and have satisfied IGETC as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 prior to enrolling in the Fielding School of Public Health.
   3. Any transfer student who has not satisfied 1. or 2. above must complete the School’s general academic requirements.

Regulation 435

Regulations for the Major. Students must complete the requirements for a major in the School with a grade-point average of at least 2.0 (upper division courses).

1. Preparation for the Major is lower-division course work essential for the student to be successful in the major and should be completed in a student’s first two years of enrollment.
2. A major shall consist of at least 40 upper-division units in the department, IDP, or School, but no more than 72 upper-division units.
3. All majors offered by the School will be “Capstone Majors” designed to enhance the development of advanced undergraduate students by engaging them in a culminating experience.
4. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School must approve new majors and changes to majors and graduation requirements. Petitions for exemptions, substitutions, or changes to requirements should be submitted to the Undergraduate Program Director for approval.
5. A student may not complete two or more majors; either from the School or from outside the School; however, a student may complete minor programs provided the requirements for both the School major and minor(s) can be completed under 216 units (not counting Advance Placement units).

Regulation 436

Regulations for Undergraduate Minor. Students must complete the requirements for a minor in the School with a grade-point average of at least 2.0 in upper division courses.

1. Departments and School-wide Programs in the School may offer Undergraduate Minors in accordance with Divisional Regulation 347. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School must approve the creation of a minor program, including the course requirements and admissions criteria.
2. School-wide minors are considered “free-standing minors” because they have no specific departmental home; such minors shall be governed by a faculty advisory committee, appointed by the Dean.

Regulation 437

Honors.

1. Honors Program. Students may elect to participate in the School’s Honors Program, which may include supplementary coursework and advanced directed study. Students completing the program shall be awarded School Honors or School Highest Honors at graduation, according to criteria set by the program and approved by the School’s Faculty Executive Committee.
2. Dean’s Honors. In accordance with Divisional Regulation A-340.B, students with exceptional academic performance will be recognized each quarter by a transcript notation, “Dean’s Honors.” Students named on the quarterly Dean's Honors list shall be those who have completed a minimum of 12 letter-graded units in that quarter with a GPA equal to or greater than GPA levels in effect for honors at graduation. The transcript notation is posted on the student’s transcript for the appropriate term. Students are not eligible for Dean’s Honors in any given term if they receive an Incomplete or a Not Passed (NP) grade, change a grade, or repeat a course. [Am 7 Mar 2024]
3. Latin Honors. Latin Honors are awarded at graduation to students with superior grade-point averages. To be eligible for Latin Honors, a student must have completed at least 90 units for a letter grade at the University of California. The levels of honors are summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude. The minimum grade-point requirements for each level are subject to change on an annual basis. Required grade- point averages in effect in the graduating year determine student eligibility.

Regulation 438

Academic Progress.

1. Expected Progress. Students in the University of California are expected to complete 15 units each quarter. Accordingly, students who complete at least 45 units over a three- quarter period (one academic year) are making expected progress and counted as a full- time equivalent student.
2. Minimum Progress. An undergraduate student in the School who does not complete at least 36 units during any three consecutive quarters shall be placed on Minimum Progress Academic Notice. Students on Minimum Progress Academic Notice will be placed on a written contract to assist them in satisfying minimal progress to degree. Students who fail to meet the terms of the contract will be subject to disqualification from the major and enrollment in the University. Students who fail to complete at least 32 units during any three consecutive quarters shall be subject to disqualification. All regulations governing minimum progress, academic notice and disqualification are reviewed and approved by the Faculty Executive Committee, posted online and available in the Office of Student Services in the School.
3. Academic Notice and Academic Disqualification. Students will be placed on academic notice in accordance with Divisional Regulation A-304.A.1. Students will be subject to academic disqualification in accordance with Divisional Regulation A-304.A.2. Students who are either on academic notice or who are subject to academic disqualification may not take classes on a Pass/No Pass option grading basis. Students who need to withdraw from any term while on academic notice or who are subject to academic disqualification from a previous term should meet with an academic advisor in the School’s advising unit.
4. Study Lists.
   1. Without special permission, a student in good academic standing may sign up for a study list ranging from 15 (minimum) to 20 (maximum) units. A student in good academic standing with 15 or more completed UCLA units may petition to enroll in more than 20 units, up to 30 units, provided the student has an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B or better) and has attained at least a B average in the preceding quarter, with all courses passed.
   2. All repeated courses are counted in study list limits.
   3. Concurrent enrollment in courses offered by University Extension or another institution of higher education is not permitted except under extraordinary circumstances, and no credit will be given for such courses unless the approval of the Dean has been obtained by special petition prior to enrollment.
   4. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School is responsible for approving rules that govern study lists for students enrolled in the Fielding School of Public Health.
   5. A presentation of a study list by the student and its acceptance of the School evidences an obligation on the part of the student to faithfully perform the designated work to the best of the student’s abilities. Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the study list, or a change in program without permission of the Dean of the School renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University or appropriate disciplinary action.

Section 2B. Academic Requirements of the School of Theater, Film and Television Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree 

[Renumbered from 2A to 2B on 14 Jul 2023]

Regulation 441

The degree of Bachelor of Arts will be granted upon the following conditions:

1. The minimum number of units for the Bachelor's degree shall be 180; of which at least 64 units shall be upper division (numbered 100-199). No more than eight units of freshmen seminars may be applied toward the degree. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
   1. Credit for 199 courses is limited to 16 units, eight of which may be applied to the major. All 199 courses must be taken for a letter grade.
   2. Credit earned through the CEEB Advanced Placement Tests (AP) may be applied toward the school and general education requirements. If a student takes an equivalent UCLA course, unit credit for such duplication will be deducted before graduation.
   3. Advanced Placement credit obtained by the student prior to entering the University shall not be counted toward the maximum unit limitation either for selection of a major or graduation.
   4. Courses in the 300, 400 and 500 series are not open for credit to undergraduate students in the School of Theater, Film and Television. University Extension courses with the prefix "X" do not apply toward the degree. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
   5. Students are normally expected to complete the work for the Bachelor's degree with no more than 180 units. In unusual circumstances a student will be allowed to exceed the 180 units, up to a maximum of 216 units. After having credit for 216 units, a student will be permitted to continue only in rare cases approved by the Dean. [Am 6 Apr 2004]
2. Except as otherwise provided in Systemwide Regulations 614, 630 and 642, 35 of the final 45 units completed for the Bachelor's degree must be earned in residence in the School of Theater, Film and Television. (A student is "in residence" only while enrolled and attending classes as a major in one of the departments of the School of Theater, Film and Television.)
   1. Not more than 18 of these 35 units may be completed in Summer Session on the Los Angeles campus.
   2. When students transfer from another institution, from University Extension, or from another College or School of the University, with senior standing, there is the additional requirement that, of the 35 units to be earned in residence in the School of Theater, Film and Television, 28 must be in upper division including 16 upper division units in the major department. Courses in University of California Extension may not be offered as part of this residence requirement.
   3. A student who is enrolled in the Education Abroad Program must satisfy the residence requirement by earning 35 of his/her final 90 units, including the final 12 units, in residence in the School of Theater, Film and Television. [Renumbered from 441.F, 6 Apr 2004]
3. Undergraduate students may take graduate courses (200 level) to apply toward their Bachelor's degree when such courses are approved by petition and the student is qualified according to the criteria established by the School Executive Committee. Graduate courses approved for application on the Bachelor's degree may not be used to fulfill requirements for a higher degree (see Divisional Regulation A-302). [Renumbered from 441.B, 6 Apr 2004]
4. The candidate shall have completed the general requirements of the University and the School of Theater, Film and Television:
   1. Subject A. Passing the Subject A examination or course (See Systemwide Regulation 636) [En 6 Apr 2004]
   2. American History and Institutions. Satisfaction of the American History and Institutions requirements. (See Systemwide Regulation 638) [En 6 Apr 2004]
   3. Writing requirement (Writing I and Writing II). Completion of two courses in English composition. Both Courses must be taken for a letter grade, and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
      1. Writing I must be satisfied by completing English 3, or an equivalent course approved by the College of Letters and Science Faculty Executive Committee, within the first three quarters of the student's enrollment.
      2. Writing I may also be satisfied by a score of 4 or 5 on one of the College Board Advanced Placement Tests in English, a combination of a score or 720 or better on the SAT II Subject Test in Writing and superior performance on the English 3 Proficiency Examination; or, for students whose native language is not English, successful completion of English as a Second Language 36 or equivalent.
      3. Writing II may be taken from a list of courses approved by the College of Letters and Science Faculty Executive Committee. GE approved Writing II courses may also fulfill an appropriate GE foundational area. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
      4. Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum as ser forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the Writing requirement. [Am and Renumbered from 442.B, 6 Apr 2004]
   4. Foreign Language. Students may satisfy the foreign language requirement by (1) scoring 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) foreign language examination in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish, or scoring 4 or 5 on the AP foreign language examination in Latin, (2) presenting a UCLA foreign language proficiency examination score indicating competency through level three, or (3) completing one college-level foreign language course equivalent to level three or above at UCLA with a grade of Passed or C or better. [Am 10 Nov 2016]
      1. Transfer students with 90 or more units who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) will have satisfied the foreign language requirement. International students may petition to use an advanced course in their native language for this requirement. Students whose entire secondary education has been completed in a language other than English may petition to be exempt from the foreign language requirement. [Am & Renumbered from 442.C & G, 6 Apr 2004; Am 10 Nov 2016]
   5. Upper Division Nonmajor Requirement. Students must complete at least three upper division nonmajor courses (100-level) for a minimum of 12 units. Graduate (200-level) courses may not be applied toward this requirement. A course used to satisfy the upper division nonmajor requirement may also be used to satisfy the Writing II requirement. A course used to satisfy the upper division nonmajor requirement may not also be credited toward a foundation area in general education. [En 6 Apr 2004; Am 10 Nov 2016]
   6. Diversity Requirement: The Diversity requirement may be satisfied by completing one course from the Diversity Course Master List for the College of Letters and Science, and that course may also count towards the general education (GE) course requirement or other major course requirements. If students have taken a course that satisfies the diversity requirement, GE, and/or major course they are not required to take an additional course. Diversity requirement courses must be taken for a letter grade or P/PN. If taken for a letter grade, students must receive a grade of C or better (C- grade is not acceptable). Students will complete one course from the course list available online, through degree audits, or in the UCLA General Catalog or UCLA Schedule of Classes. [Am 2 May 2024]

Regulation 442. General Education Requirements

The candidate shall have completed the General Education Requirements of the School of Theater, Film, and Television with an average grade of "C" or better. [Am 6 Apr 2004]

GE approved Writing II courses may fulfill an appropriate foundational area. Courses listed in more than one category can fulfill GE requirements in only one of the cross-listed categories. A course used to satisfy a major requirement may not also be applied toward a GE requirement. [Am 10 Nov 2016]

1. General Education Requirements of the School of Theater, Film, and Television requires a total of 10 courses with a minimum of 48 units to include the following foundations of knowledge areas: [Am 6 Apr 2004]
   1. Foundations of Arts and Humanities. Five courses with a minimum of 25 units and not more than two courses in any one subgroup: from Literary and Cultural Analysis, Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis, and Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice. [Am & Renumbered from 442.F, 6 Apr 2004]
   2. Foundations of Society and Culture. Three courses (a minimum of 12 units: one from Historical Analysis, one from Social Analysis, and a third course from either subgroup. [Am & Renumbered from 442.E, 6 Apr 2004]
   3. Foundations of Scientific Inquiry. Two courses (a minimum of 8 units): one from Physical Sciences and one from Life Sciences. [Am & Renumbered from 442.D]
2. A list of courses acceptable in satisfaction of requirements (A) through (G) is available in the School office; the list to be subject to revision by the Executive Committee of the School. Any course applied on one of the specific subject areas may not also be applied on another requirement. [En 11 Jun 91; Renumbered from 442.H, 6 Apr 2004]
3. Reciprocity with other UC campuses and UCLA schools and college: Students who transfer to UCLA from other UC campuses or who change their major from another UCLA school or college and have met all General Education Requirements prior to attending UCLA or changing their UCLA major are not required to complete the School of Theater, Film and Television General Education Requirements. Written verification from the college dean at the other UC campus or UCLA college or school is required. [Am & Renumbered from 441.G, 6 Apr 2004]
4. Transfer Core Curriculum (through Spring, 1993) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (effective Fall, 1991): Transfer students from non-UC schools have the option to fulfill the lower division General Education Requirements by completing the transfer core curriculum or IGETC as outlined in Systemwide Regulation 478. This curriculum must be completed prior to entry at UC and must be verified by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools. [En 11 Jun 1991; Renumbered from 441.H, 6 Apr 2004]

Regulation 443. Regulations Concerning Majors and Curricula

1. A major is composed of no fewer than 56 units, including at least 36 units of upper-division work. The major includes both lower and upper-division courses, arranged and supervised by the department.
2. An interdepartmental major shall consist of no fewer than 56 units, including at least 36 units of upper-division work. The major includes both lower and upper-division courses, supervised by an Advisory Committee appointed by the Dean of the School.
3. Requirements for the majors and curricula, including prerequisites and limitations on programs, and alternative electives, shall be submitted by the departments to the Executive Committee of the School for approval. As changes in major requirements occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as possible. Petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the Dean of the School in hardship cases.
4. Any student failing to attain a scholarship average of at least two grade points per unit in his/her major department/program may, at the option of the department/program, be denied the privilege of a major in that department/program.
5. A department/program may submit to the Dean of the School the name of any student who, in the opinion of the department/program, cannot profitably continue in the major together with a statement of the basis for this opinion, and probable cause for the lack of success. The Dean may permit a change of major, or may with the approval of the President, require the student to withdraw from the School.
6. Any department/program offering a major in the School of Theater, Film and Television may require from candidates for the degree a final examination in the department/program.
7. A student in good standing who wishes to change his/her major may petition the School and department/program in charge of that proposed major, provided that the student can complete the proposed field of study without exceeding the 216-unit limit. A student on academic notice may not change majors. No change of major will be permitted after the student has completed 140 quarter units. [Am 6 Apr 2004]
8. Double majors in the School, or between the School and other academic units, are not permitted. [En 11 Jun 1991]
9. The candidate shall have satisfied the requirements of a major in the School of Theater, Film and Television with at least a "C" average in all upper and lower division courses taken for the major. In addition, departments may designate, with executive committee approval, certain courses required for the major, minors or specializations, which much be passed with at least a "C" grade. Before the degree is granted, the department or unit in charge of the student's minor or specialization must certify that the student has completed the requirements for the minor. [Am & Renumbered from 441.E, 6 Apr 2004]

Regulation 444. Dean's Honors

Dean's Honors will be awarded each quarter to students completing their program of study with distinction according to criteria established by the Dean of the School. [En 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 445. Honors with the Bachelor's Degree

Students eligible for award of graduation honors shall be those who have completed 90 or more units for a letter grade in the University of California and have a superior grade-point average at graduation. [En 11 Jun 1991]

Students who have achieved scholastic distinction may be awarded the bachelor’s degree with Latin honors. To be eligible, students must have completed 90 or more units for a letter grade at the University of California and must have attained an overall grade-point average at graduation that places them in the top five percent of the school’s graduates (GPA of 3.936 or better) for summa cum laude, the next five percent (GPA of 3.854 or better) for magna cum laude, and the next 10 percent (GPA of 3.770 or better) for cum laude. Coursework taken on the Education Abroad Program is applied toward Latin honors at graduation. The minimum GPAs required are subject to change on an annual basis. Required GPAs in effect in the graduating year (fall, winter, spring, summer) determine student eligibility. Students should consult their Degree Progress Reports, Degree Audits, or the Schedule of Classes for the most current calculations of Latin honors. [En 10 Nov 2016]

Regulation 446. Study List Limits

1. The Study List is a record of classes that a student is taking for a particular term. Each term the Study List must include from 12 to 19 units. The school has no provision for part-time enrollment. During a regular term of enrollment, undergraduate students in the school are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 units. After the first term, students may petition to enroll in more than 19 units (up to 22 units maximum) if they have an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B) or better and have attained at least a B average in the preceding term with all courses passed. Excess-units petitions must be filed and approved by the Student Services Office no later than the end of the third week of instruction. First-term transfer students from any other campus of the University may carry excess units on the same basis as students who have completed one or more terms at UCLA; however, they are not encouraged to do so. [Am 6 Apr 2004, 10 Nov 2016]
2. All repeated courses are to be counted in study list limits.
3. Concurrent enrollment in courses offered by University Extension or another institution is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances, and no credit will be given for such courses unless the approval of the Dean has been obtained by petition prior to enrollment.
4. The inclusion of English A or Math A in a student's study list reduces the allowable maximum by one course in the term these courses are taken.
5. Minimum Progress: An undergraduate student in the School of Theater, Film and Television who does not pass at least 36 units during any three consecutive quarters in attendance shall be placed on academic notice for lack of progress. An undergraduate student who does not pass at least 32 units during any three consecutive quarters shall be subject to disqualification from further registration at the University.
6. Student's Responsibility: The presentation of a study list by the student and its acceptance by the School evidences an obligation on the part of the student to faithfully perform the designated work to the best of his/her ability. Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the study list, or a change in program without the formal permission of the Dean of the School renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University, or other appropriate disciplinary action.
7. Regulations as to the approval of study lists shall be such as may be adopted by the Executive Committee of the School. [En 11 Jun 1991]

Section 3. Academic Requirements of the College of Letters and Science

Regulation 450. Study List Limits

1. A student who is not on academic notice or subject to disqualification because of grade-point deficiencies (Divisional Regulation A-304.A.1 or A-304.A.2 may present a study list aggregating 19 units per quarter without special permission. After the student's first quarter he or she may, on petition, carry for credit a program of more than 19 units if in the preceding quarter he or she attained at least a B average (3.0 GPA) on the total program in a minimum of 15 units. All repeated courses are to be counted in study list limits. Concurrent enrollment in courses offered by University Extension (including correspondence courses) or at other institutions is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances and no credit will be given for such courses unless the approval of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education has been obtained by petition prior to enrollment.
2. Courses bearing solely letter designations are to be counted as full courses for study list purposes regardless of their unit value.
3. Student's Responsibility. The presentation of a study list by a student and its acceptance by the College evidences an obligation on the part of the student faithfully to perform the designated work to the best of his or her ability. Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the study list, or a change in program without the formal permission of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University or other appropriate disciplinary action. [Formerly 454 - Am 5 Jun 2001]
4. Regulations as to the approval of study lists shall be such as may be adopted by the Faculty of the College.

Regulation 452. Minimum Progress/Expected Cumulative Progress 

[En 5 Jun 2001]

1. During a regular quarter of enrollment, an undergraduate student is required to enroll in a minimum of 13 units.
2. Students will also be required to meet Cumulative Progress expectations as outlines in the chart below. Expected cumulative progress will be calculated after the completion of each two quarters. Units earned during a summer session at UCLA or at another accredited school and transferred to UCLA shall be counted toward expected cumulative progress. These units may not be used of offset the minimum 13 units per quarter requirement.
3. For students who enter directly out of high school, units earned under the following three circumstances are not to be counted toward expected cumulative progress: 1) Advanced Placement Examinations; 2) College Level Examinations (CLEP); and 3) enrollment in college courses while in high school or prior to admission to UCLA.
4. Transfer students entering with 90-105 units, expected cumulative progress will begin at quarter 7 as outlined in the table below. Advanced standing units upon admission will be counted toward expected cumulative progress. However, while registered and enrolled in a regular quarter at UCLA, a minimum of 13 units per quarter is required.
5. An undergraduate student who does not meet expected cumulative progress in the previous two completed quarters shall be placed on academic notice. An undergraduate who does not meet expected cumulative progress in the previous four completed quarters is subject to disqualification from further registration at the University.
6. A repeated course will be calculated as units passed as the first 16 units of allowable repeats. Units graded IP (In Progress) shall be counted as units passed. Units graded I (Incomplete) are not counted as units passed. When the grade I is replaced by a passing grade, the units shall be counted toward expected cumulative progress for the quarter in which the I grade is removed.

7. Petitions for exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and may be granted only for extraordinary circumstances.

   Expected Cumulative Progress

Regulation 458. Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

The degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science will be granted upon the following conditions:

1. A minimum of 180 course units are required for a Bachelor’s degree of which at least 60 units shall be from upper division courses (numbered 100-199). Not more than four units in Physical Education activities, and not more than eight units in 300 or 400 series courses may be counted toward the Bachelor's degree. After 216 quarter units (does not include advanced placement units), a student may not normally continue enrollment in the College. He or she may, however, under extraordinary circumstances, request exemption by petition from the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education for special permission to continue work required to complete the degree. [Am 23 May 1979, 31 Oct 1981, 27 May 1986, 12 Nov 1996, 5 Jun 2001, 6 Feb 2020] 
2. Except as provided in Systemwide Regulations 630.B, C, D, and E and 614, 35 of the final 45 units completed by each candidate for the Bachelor's degree must be earned in residence in the College of Letters and Science on this campus. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 630] [Am 6 June 1979, 2 Dec 1981, 3 Jun 2003]
3. The candidate must complete the following general University and College requirements. [Am 11 Feb 2002]
   1. University of California Entry-Level Writing Requirement. The passing of the University of California Analytical Writing Placement examination or course (formerly called the Subject A examination or course). (See Systemwide Regulation 636) [Am 26 Oct 2004]
   2. American History and Institutions. The satisfaction of the American History and Institutions requirement. (See Systemwide Regulation 638)
   3. College Writing requirement (Writing I and Writing II). Two courses in English composition are required for graduation. Both courses must be taken for a letter grade, and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
      1. Writing I must be satisfied within the first three quarters of the student's enrollment by completing English Composition 3 or 3H, or an equivalent course
      2. Writing I may also be satisfied by a qualifying score on an approved advanced placement or international baccalaureate examination; or by the combination of a qualifying score on an approved college entrance examination and superior performance on the English Composition 3 Proficiency Examination; or for students whose native language is not English, successful completion of English as a Second Language 36 or an equivalent course.
      3. Qualifying examination scores and courses are determined by the Faculty Executive Committee of the College. Qualifying scores may be viewed on the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools Office website, and approved courses are published in the UCLA Schedule of Classes.
      4. Writing II must be satisfied within seven quarters of the student's enrollment by completing a course from a list approved by the Faculty Executive Committee of the College.
      5. Applicable courses may be applied to preparation for the major, and if approved for GE credit, may fulfill a GE requirement.
      6. Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the College writing requirement.
      7. No transfer student will be admitted to the College without completing, with a grade of C or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), a college-level writing course that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools accepts as equivalent to English Composition 3. [Am 17 Nov 1998; 6 Jun 2000; 9 Jun 2008]
   4. Quantitative Reasoning may be satisfied by completing an approved UCLA course, or an equivalent course. The course must be taken for a letter grade, and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) within seven quarters of the student's enrollment.
      1. This requirement may also be satisfied by obtaining a qualifying score on an approved college entrance examination. Approved UCLA courses and examinations, and qualifying scores, are determined by the Faculty Executive Committee of the College. Qualifying examinations and scores may be viewed on the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools Office website, and approved UCLA courses are published in the UCLA General Catalog.
      2. Applicable courses may be applied to preparation for the major, and if approved for GE credit, may fulfill a GE requirement.
      3. Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the College quantitative reasoning requirement.
      4. No Transfer student will be admitted to the College without completing, with a grade of C or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), a college-level quantitative reasoning course that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools accepts as equivalent to those approved by the Faculty Executive Committee of the College. [Am 23 Nov 1982, 9 Jun 2008]
   5. Foreign Language. This requirement may be satisfied by (1) completion of university language instruction through course 3 with a grade of "C" or "Passed" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), (2) ETS (AP) or (3) departmental evaluation demonstrating competence equivalent to course 3 or above.
      1. Approved UCLA courses and examinations, and qualifying scores, are determined by the Faculty Executive Committee of the College. Qualifying examinations and scores may be viewed on the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools Office website, and approved UCLA courses are published in the UCLA General Catalog. [Am 23 Nov 1982, 6 Jun 2013]
   6. Diversity Requirement. This requirement may be satisfied by completing one course from a faculty-approved list of diversity courses that is published in the UCLA General Catalog. The course must be taken for a letter grade, and passed with a grade of “C” or better (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). The course selected may also simultaneously satisfy one of the following: (1) a General Education requirement; (2) a major or minor course; or (3) an elective. [En 10 Apr 2015]
4. The candidate must complete the College general education requirements, which consist of 10 courses (a minimum of 47 units) in the following three foundational areas. The College will publish a list of approved courses that fulfill these requirements. [Am 11 Feb 2002, 5 Nov 2020]
   1. Foundations of Arts and Humanities. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Literary and Cultural Analysis, one from Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis, and one from Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice. [Am 11 Feb 2002]
   2. Foundations of Society and Culture. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Historical Analysis, one from Social Analysis, and a third course from either subgroup. [Am 11 Feb 2002]
   3. Foundations of Scientific Inquiry. Four courses (a minimum of 17 units): two from Physical Sciences and two from Life Sciences. One course must have a laboratory component and be valued at a minimum of 5 units. [Am 11 Feb 2002, 5 Nov 2020]
   4. Students will be exempt from the College general education requirements in the following instances: [Am 11 Feb 2002]
      1. Students who transfer to UCLA from other UC campuses and have met all general education requirements at the campus from which they transferred will be exempt. [Am 11 Feb 2002]
      2. Students who transfer to UCLA from a California community college and have satisfied IGETC as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 prior to enrolling in the College. [Am 11 Feb 2002]
      3. Any transfer student who has not satisfied a. or b. above must complete the College's general education requirements. [Am 11 Feb 2002]
5. The candidate shall have satisfied the requirements of a major in the College of Letters and Science with at least a C average in all upper division courses taken for the major. In addition, departments may designate, with Executive committee approval, certain courses required for the major, allied concentrations or specializations, which must be passed with at least a C grade. Before the degree is granted, the department or committee in charge of the student's major must certify that the student has completed the requirements for the major. [Am 14 Jan 1992, 11 Feb 2002]

Regulation 460

The College offers three bachelor's degrees. The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree shall be granted to candidates who have completed the bachelor's degree requirements and a major that leads to one of those degrees. The Bachelor of Arts and Science degree shall be granted to candidates who have completed the bachelor's degree requirements and at least one major that leads to the Bachelor of Arts along with at least one major that leads to the Bachelor of Science. [Am 23 Feb 2005]

Regulation 462. Regulations for the Major 

1. A major shall consist of a group of coordinated upper division courses and shall be designated as departmental, interdepartmental, or individual. All major requirements, including the "Preparation for the Major," shall be submitted to the Executive Committee of the College for approval before they become effective. Courses designated as "Preparation for the Major" must be lower division course work unless an exception is granted by the Executive Committee of the College [Am 17 Nov 1998, 6 Jun 2000, 5 Oct 2021]
   1. A major shall consist of a minimum of 36 upper division units and a maximum of 75 upper division units. [Am 6 Jun 2000, 5 Oct 2021]
   2. An individual major may be elected by a student who has completed at least 3 quarters of work (a minimum of 45 units) at the University of California, Los Angeles, with a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher. In petitioning for an individual major, the student must identify a faculty advisor, and present an academic plan that demonstrates that no suitable major is offered in the College. The plan must identify a series of upper division courses, which must include at least 48 units but no more than 60 units. At least 8 units but not more than 12 units shall be devoted to a senior thesis, which must be approved by the faculty advisor and one additional faculty member. The Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education must approve the plan and appoint an academic advisor no later than the first week of classes of the third quarter before the student's intended graduation. The individual major must also be approved by the Executive Committee before it may be accepted in lieu of a departmental or interdepartmental major. The faculty advisor shall supervise the student's work in lieu of a department or committee. The Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education must certify that the student has completed the requirements of the approved individual major before the degree is granted. [Am 6 Jun 2000]
   3. At least one-half of the upper division units required for any interdepartmental or individual major must be in departments that offer a departmental major in the College of Letters and Science. [Am 6 Jun 2000]
2. A student who has 90 or more units of credit toward the degree must declare a major. A student who does not already have a major should file a petition for declaration of major with the department or committee in charge of the proposed major. If accepted in the major, the student shall be advised by a representative of the department or the committee. [Am 6 Jun 2000]
3. A student in good standing who wishes to change major may petition the department or committee in charge of that proposed major, provided that the student can complete the proposed field of study without exceeding the 216-unit limit specified in Divisional Regulation 458.A. Final action on the petition will be taken by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. A student on academic notice may not normally change major. No change of major will be permitted after the start of the student's last quarter. [Am 23 May 1979, 6 Jun 2000]
4. Students who fail to satisfy the minimum requirements set by a department as "Preparation for the Major" or as courses work for the major may, at the option of the department or committee in charge, be denied the privilege of entering, or of continuing in, that major. [Am 6 Jun 2000]
5. Students who are admitted to advanced standing in the College on the basis of credit from another institution, or from another college or school within the University, must satisfy the College's in-residence requirement [Divisional Regulation 458.B]. A minimum of 24 upper division units must be completed in the major while in residence in the College. [Am 6 Jun 2000, 3 Jun 2003]
6. The requirements for each major, including upper division courses, prerequisites, alternative electives, and the general University and College requirements shall be available to students and others in published form. [Am 6 Jun 2000]

Regulation 464

Undergraduate students may take graduate courses to apply toward their Bachelor's degrees when such courses are taken in accordance with a departmental plan which has been placed on file with the College of Letters and Science. It will be useful to faculty and students for the plan to specify (a) the graduate courses which are to be open to undergraduate students and conditions for admission; (b) the qualifications required of students for enrollment in graduate courses; (c) safeguards, when needed, to protect the quality of both undergraduate and graduate offerings; and (d) placement of responsibility within the department for implementing the plan. This proposal does not preclude the continuance of existing procedures as the departmental plan.

Regulation 466

1. Only the following courses may be counted in satisfaction of the major: (1) courses in resident instruction at the University of California or at another college or university; (2) courses in University Extension with numbers having the prefix "X," "XB," "XD," "XI," "XL," "XLC," "XR," "XSB," "XSC," "XSD" or "XSF."
2. Resident instruction is defined as that which is offered to students in regular attendance during the quarter.

Regulation A-467 

University Extension courses designated XLC shall be counted in satisfaction of the major, and will be awarded grade point and unit credit. [Variance to Systemwide Regulation 810] [En 21 Jan 1992]

Regulation 468. Admission of Students to College Honors

Students are admitted to and retained in College Honors on the basis of criteria to be established and administered by the College Committee on Honors and the Dean with the approval of the Executive Committee of the College. [Am 2 Oct 1980, 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 470. Benefits Afforded to Students in College Honors

To assist students in College Honors in carrying out their special programs, benefits may be granted by the Dean with the approval of the College Committee on Honors and the Executive Committee of the College. [Am 2 Oct 1980, 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 472. Departmental Honors Programs

Each department offering an undergraduate major curriculum may establish an Honors Program including special courses, or supplementary and advanced directed study, or both. Such programs must be approved by the Executive Committee of the College. The departments are responsible for admitting students to their Honors Programs. [Am 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 474. Honors with the Bachelor's Degree

1. Honors at Graduation will be awarded with the Bachelor's degree to those students who have completed 90 or more units for a letter grade in the University of California and have attained a superior grade point average at graduation. Marginal cases will be decided by the College Committee on Honors upon graduation.
2. College Honors: College Honors will be awarded with the Bachelor's degree upon recommendation of the College Committee on Honors.
3. Departmental Honors: Departmental Honors or Highest Honors will be awarded with the Bachelor's degree upon recommendation of the departments to students completing their departmental honors program. [Am 2 Oct 1980, 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 476. List of Students Graduating with Honors

Lists of students awarded Honors at Graduation, College Honors, or Departmental Honors shall be published yearly by the College. Students in each category will be awarded an appropriate certificate at graduation. [Am 2 Oct 1980, 11 Jun 1991]

Regulation 477 [Rescinded]

[Rescinded 5 Jun 2006]

Section 4. Academic Requirements of the School of Nursing

Regulation 480. Admission

1. Students will be admitted to the Nursing B.S. (prelicensure) program at freshman standing. [Am 30 Jan 2014]
2. Transfer students to the Nursing B.S. (prelicensure) program must have fulfilled the requirements for junior standing, including such special course requirements as prescribed by the Faculty of the School of Nursing. [Am 30 Jan 2014]

Regulation 481. Regulations for Study Lists

1. Regulations as to the approval of study list shall be such as may be adopted by the Faculty of the School of Nursing.
2. A student in good scholastic standing may present a study list aggregating 12 to 20 units (minimum 12 units) without special permission. After the student's first quarter, he/she may petition to carry a program of study exceeding 20 units provided he/she has an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B or better) and has attained at least a B average in the preceding quarter, with all courses passed.
3. Concurrent enrollment in courses offered by University Extension or at other institutions is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances and no credit will be given for such courses unless the approval of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and the Curriculum Committee has been obtained by petition prior to enrollment. University Extension courses with the prefix "X" do not apply toward the degree. [Am 30 Jan 2014]
4. Only the following courses may be counted in satisfaction of the major:
   1. courses in resident instruction at the University of California or at another college or university;
   2. courses in University Extension with numbers having the prefix "XB," "XD," "XI," "XL," "XLC," "XR," "XSB," "XSC," "XSD" or "XSF";
   3. University Extension courses designated XLC shall be counted in satisfaction of the major, and will be awarded grade point and unit credit.
5. Credit is limited for 190-199 research seminars or research tutorials to a total of 4 units in the nursing major.
6. Courses in the 300, 400 and 500 series are not open for credit to undergraduate students.
7. Minimum Progress. Students are expected to complete satisfactorily at least 36 units during any three consecutive terms in residence; they are placed on academic notice if they fail to pass these units. They are subject to dismissal if they fail to pass at least 32 units in three consecutive regular terms in residence.
8. Student's Responsibility: The presentation of a study list by the student and its acceptance by the School evidences an obligation on the part of the student to faithfully perform the designated work to the best of his/her ability. Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the study list, or a change in program without the formal permission of the Dean of the School renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University, or other appropriate disciplinary action.

Regulation 482. Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science

The degree of Bachelor of Science is granted upon the following conditions: The candidate shall have satisfied the general requirements of the University (see Systemwide Regulations 610, 612, 614, 630, 634, 636, and 638) and the School of Nursing requirements:

1. University of California Entry-Level Writing Requirement. The passing of the University of California Analytical Writing Placement examination or course (formerly called the Subject A examination or course). (See Systemwide Regulation 636).
2. American History and Institutions. The satisfaction of the American History and Institutions requirement. (See Systemwide Regulation 638)

Regulation 483. General School Requirements

1. Unit Requirements. [Am 30 Jan 2014]
   1. Requirements specific to the Nursing B.S. (prelicensure) program are as follows: The minimum number of units shall be 180 of which at least 83 are upper division (numbered 100-199). The maximum number of units shall not exceed 216.
   2. Students with advanced placement or international baccalaureate credit may exceed the unit maximum by the amount of that credit.
2. Scholarship Requirement. The candidate shall have (1) satisfied the requirements of the nursing major with at least a "C" average in all upper division courses taken for the major; (2) passed all nursing courses with at least a C grade; (3) maintained a scholarship average of at least "C" during the period of study in the School of Nursing.
3. Academic Residence Requirement. Students are in residence while enrolled and attending classes at UCLA as a major in the School of Nursing.
   1. Students in the Nursing B.S. (prelicensure) program must complete 77 of the last 97 units, all nursing courses in residence.
4. Writing Requirement (Writing I and Writing II). Two courses in English composition are required for graduation. Both courses must be taken for a letter grade, and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
   1. Writing I must be satisfied by completing English 3, or an equivalent course approved by the Faculty of the School, within the first three quarters of the student's enrollment.
   2. Writing I may also be satisfied by a score of 4 or 5 on one of the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations in English, a combination of a score of 720 or higher on the SAT II Reasoning Writing Section and superior performance on the English 3 Proficiency Examination; or, for students, whose native language is not English, successful completion of English as a Second Language 36 or an equivalent. [Am 30 Jan 2014]
   3. Writing II requirement must be satisfied within seven terms of enrollment by completing one course from a faculty approved list of Writing II courses published in the Schedule of Classes and available in the School's Student Services Office. [Am 30 Jan 2014]
   4. Nursing B.S. (Generic/prelicensure) transfer students with 90 or more units who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum will have satisfied the Writing I and Writing II requirements.
5. Quantitative Reasoning
   1. The quantitative reasoning requirement may be satisfied by achieving an SAT Reasoning Test Mathematics Section score of 600 or higher or an SAT Subject Test in Mathematics score of 550 or higher or by completing one approved UCLA course or an equivalent course within the first seven terms of enrollment with a grade of C or better (a grade of C- is not acceptable). [Am 30 Jan 2014]

Regulation 484. General Education Requirements

1. General Education Requirement. The candidates for the Nursing B.S. (Generic/prelicensure) must complete the general education requirement, which consist of 10 courses (a minimum of 48 units) in the following three foundational areas. One of the 10 courses may be a GE-approved Writing II course in an appropriate foundational area from a list published in the Schedule of Classes and available in the School's Student Services Office. Preparation for the major courses may overlap with GE foundation courses.
   1. Foundations of Arts and Humanities. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Literary and Cultural Analysis, one from Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis, and one from Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice.
   2. Foundations of Society and Culture. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Historical Analysis, one from Social Analysis, and a third course from either subgroup.
   3. Foundations of Scientific Inquiry. Four courses (a minimum of 18 units): two from Physical Sciences and two from Life Sciences. These courses may also be used to fulfill approved Preparation for the Major courses.

Regulation 485. Regulations Concerning Majors and Curricula

1. Preparation for the Major. Candidates must complete Preparation for the Major courses as specified by the Faculty of the School of Nursing. Students who fail to satisfy the minimum requirements may be denied the privilege of continuing in the nursing major.
2. Requirements for the Major. [Am 30 Jan 2014]
   1. Requirements for the major and the curricula, including prerequisites and limitations on programs, and alternate electives, shall be submitted to the Executive Committee of the School for approval. As changes in major requirement occur, students may be expected to satisfy the new requirements in so far as possible. Petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the Student Affairs Office.
   2. The department may submit to the Dean of the School the name of any student who, in the opinion of the department, cannot profitably continue in the major together with a statement of the basis for this opinion, and probably cause for the lack of success. The Dean may require academic notice or require the student to withdraw from the School.

Regulation 486. Honors 

1. The Faculty of the School of Nursing or a duly authorized committee thereof shall recommend for honors at graduation all students with 90 graded units at the University of California if their GPA falls into one of the categories listed by the College of Letters and Science as equivalent to: Cum laude, Magna cum laude, or Summa cum laude. [Am 19 Nov 1985, 22 Jan 1991]

Section 5. Academic Requirements of the School of Public Health [Disestablished]

[Disestablished by School of Public Health on 23 Nov 1982; Regulations Deleted by LgA on 14 Nov 2000]

Section 5B. Academic Requirements of the Luskin School of Public Affairs

[En 15 Feb 2018]

Regulation 487

[Am 12 May 2022]

The degree of Bachelor of Arts will be granted upon the following conditions:

1. The minimum number of units for the Bachelor's degree shall be 180; of which at least 60 units shall be upper division (numbered 100-199)
   1. Credit for upper division tutorials numbered 195 through 199 is limited to 8 units in a single term, and a maximum of 32 total units. All 199 courses must be taken for a letter grade.
   2. Advanced Placement credit obtained by the student prior to entering the University shall not be counted toward the 216 maximum unit limitation either for selection of a major or graduation.
   3. Undergraduate students who wish to apply 200 level graduate courses toward their bachelor’s degree must petition for advance approval of the Undergraduate Program Chair and Dean. Courses in the 300, 400 and 500 series are not open for credit to undergraduate students in the Luskin School of Public Affairs. Only University Extension courses with the prefix XLC may apply toward the degree once students have matriculated to UCLA.
   4. Students may exceed the 180 unit minimum, up to a maximum of 216 units (this does not include AP units). After having credit for 216 units, a student will be permitted to continue only in rare cases approved by the Dean.
   5. Students are in residence while enrolled and attending classes at UCLA with a declared major in the Luskin School of Public Affairs. Of the last 45 units completed for the bachelor’s degree, 35 units must be earned while in residence at the school. A minimum of 24 upper-division units must be completed in the major while in residence at the school. [Am 12 May 2022]
   6. Students enrolled in the Education Abroad Program (EAP) must satisfy the residence requirement by earning 35 of their final 90 units in residence in the School of Public Affairs. [Am 12 May 2022]
   7. Undergraduate students may take graduate courses (200 level) to apply toward their Bachelor’s degree when such courses are approved by petitioning the Undergraduate Program Chair. Graduate courses approved for application to the Bachelor’s degree may not be used to fulfill requirements for a higher degree (see Divisional Regulation 302). [Am 12 May 2022]
2. The candidate shall have completed the general requirements of the University and the Luskin School of Public Affairs:
   1. University of California Entry-Level Writing Requirement. The passing of the University of California Analytical Writing Placement Examination (AWPE) or course. (See Systemwide Regulation 636) Students who do not pass the AWPE, and whose native language is not English, may need to take up to three additional English Composition (EC) courses before enrolling in a Writing I course: EC 1A, EC 1B, and EC 2i. All courses in this sequence must be passed with a grade of “C” or better (a “C-” is not acceptable), and may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
   2. American History and Institutions. Satisfaction of the American History and Institutions requirements. (See Regulation 638.) 
   3. Writing requirement (Writing I and Writing II). Completion of two courses in English composition. Both Courses must be taken for a letter grade, and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
      1. Writing I must be satisfied by completing English Composition 3 or 3SL, or an equivalent course approved by the Luskin School of Public Affairs Faculty Executive Committee, within the first three quarters of the student's enrollment.
      2. Writing I may also be satisfied by a score of 4 or 5 on one of the College Board Advanced Placement Tests in English, a combination of a score or 720 or better on the SAT II Subject Proficiency Examination; or, for students whose native language is not English, successful completion of English as a Second Language 36 or equivalent.
      3. Writing II may be satisfied by taking a course from the list of approved Writing II courses (available online, and through degree audits), or through a course approved by the Luskin School of Public Affairs Faculty Executive Committee. GE approved Writing II courses may also fulfill an appropriate GE foundational area. Applicable Writing II courses may be applied to preparation for the major or the minor.
      4. Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the Writing requirement. No transfer student is admitted to the Luskin School of Public Affairs without completing, with a grade of C or better (C- grade is not acceptable), a college- level writing course that Undergraduate Admission accepts as equivalent to English Composition 3.
   4. Foreign Language. Students may satisfy the foreign language requirement by (1) scoring 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) foreign language examination in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish, or scoring 4 or 5 on the AP foreign language examination in Latin, (2) presenting a UCLA foreign language proficiency examination score indicating competency through level three, or (3) completing one college-level foreign language course equivalent to level three or above at UCLA with a grade of Passed or C or better.
      1. Transfer students with 90 or more units who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) will have satisfied the foreign language requirement. International students may petition to use an advanced course in their native language for this requirement. Students whose entire secondary education has been completed in a language other than English may petition to be exempt from the foreign language requirement.
   5. Diversity Requirement. The diversity requirement may be satisfied by completing one course from the approved list of courses. Courses used to satisfy the diversity requirement are approved by the School’s Faculty Executive Committee. The list of approved courses will be published on the School’s website and in the schedule of classes. The course must be taken for a letter grade, and students must receive a grade of C or better (C- grade is not acceptable). Diversity courses may also be applied toward major, minor, or elective requirements and, if approved for general education (GE) credit, may fulfill a GE requirement.
   6. Quantitative Reasoning. The Quantitative Reasoning requirement may be satisfied by completing an approved UCLA course, or an equivalent course. Approved UCLA courses are published in the UCLA General Catalog. The course must be taken for a letter grade, and passed with a grade of "C" or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
      1. This requirement may also be satisfied by obtaining a qualifying score on an approved college entrance examination. Approved UCLA courses and examinations, and qualifying scores, are determined by the Luskin School of Public Affairs Faculty Executive Committee. Qualifying examinations and scores may be viewed on the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools Office website as well as the Luskin School website.
      2. Applicable courses may be applied to preparation for the major, and if approved for GE credit, may fulfill a GE requirement.
      3. Transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the Luskin School of Public Affairs’s quantitative reasoning requirement.
      4. No Transfer student will be admitted to the Luskin School of Public Affairs without completing, with a grade of C or better (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), a college-level quantitative reasoning course that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools accepts as equivalent to those approved by the Faculty Executive Committee of the Luskin School of Public Affairs.

Regulation 488. General Education Requirements

The candidate shall have completed the General Education Requirements of the Luskin School of Public Affairs. [Am 5 Nov 2020]

GE approved Writing II courses may fulfill an appropriate foundational area. Courses listed in more than one category can fulfill GE requirements in only one of the cross-listed categories. A course used to satisfy a major requirement may not also be applied toward a GE requirement. GE Courses must be completed with a grade of pass, or a C or higher (C- does not count).

1. General Education Requirements of the Luskin School of Public Affairs requires a total of 10 courses with a minimum of 47 units to include the following foundations of knowledge areas: [Am 5 Nov 2020]
   1. Foundations of Arts and Humanities. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Literary and Cultural Analysis, one from Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis, and one from Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice
   2. Foundations of Society and Culture. Three courses (a minimum of 15 units): one from Historical Analysis, one from Social Analysis, and a third course from either subgroup
   3. Foundations of Scientific Inquiry. Four courses (a minimum of 17 units): two from Physical Sciences and two from Life Sciences. One course must have a laboratory component and be valued at a minimum of 5 units. [Am 5 Nov 2020]
2. Students will be exempt from the Luskin School of Public Affairs general education requirements in the following instances:
   1. Students who transfer to UCLA from other UC campuses and have met all general education requirements at the campus from which they transferred will be exempt.
   2. Students who transfer to UCLA from a California community college and have satisfied IGETC as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 prior to enrolling in the Luskin School of Public Affairs.
   3. Any transfer student who has not satisfied (a) or (b) above must complete the Luskin School’s general education requirements.

Regulation 489. Regulations concerning Majors, Minors, and Curricula

1. A major shall consist of a group of coordinated upper division courses and shall be designated as school wide, departmental, interdepartmental, or individual. All major requirements, including the "Preparation for the Major," shall be submitted to the Faculty Executive Committee for approval before they become effective. Courses designated as "Preparation for the Major" must be lower division course work; any exceptions require the approval of the Faculty Executive Committee
2. A major shall consist of a minimum of 40 upper division units.
3. Requirements for the majors and curricula, including prerequisites and limitations on programs, and alternative electives, shall be submitted by the departments to the Faculty Executive Committee of the School for approval. As changes in major requirements occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as possible. Petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the Dean of the School in hardship cases.
4. Any student failing to attain a scholarship average of at least two grade points per unit in his/her major department/program may, at the option of the department/program, be denied the privilege of a major in that department/program.
5. A department/program may submit to the Dean of the School the name of any student who, in the opinion of the department/program, cannot profitably continue in the major together with a statement of the basis for this opinion, and probable cause for the lack of success. The Dean may permit a change of major, or may with the approval of the President, require the student to withdraw from the School.
6. A minimum of 24 upper division units must be completed in the major while in residence in the School.
7. A student in good standing who wishes to change major may petition the department or committee in charge of that proposed major, provided that the student can complete the proposed field of study without exceeding the 216-unit limit. Final action on the petition will be taken by the Dean. A student on academic notice may not normally change major.
8. The candidate shall have satisfied the requirements of a major in the Luskin School of Public Affairs with a "C" average in all upper and lower division courses taken for the major. In addition, departments may designate, with executive committee approval, certain courses required for the major, minors or specializations, which much be passed with at least a "C" grade. Before the degree is granted, the department or unit in charge of the student's minor or specialization must certify that the student has completed the requirements for the minor.
9. With department and school approval, a student in good standing in the School may enroll in a Minor, one offered by the School or one offered outside the School, provided the student can complete the requirements for her or his major and minor within 216 units.
10. Departments in the School may offer Undergraduate Minors in accordance with Divisional Regulation A347. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School must approve the creation of a minor program, including the course requirements and admissions criteria. As changes in requirements for a minor occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as they can unless they have completed 50% of the required coursework for the minor at the time the new requirements go into effect. Petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the Undergraduate Program Chair for a departmental minor and to the Dean for a school-wide minor for approval.
11. School-wide minors are considered “free-standing minors” because they have no specific departmental home; such minors shall be governed by a faculty advisory committee, appointed by the Dean.

Regulation 490. Dean's Honors

[Am 12 May 2022]

1. Dean’s Honors. Dean’s Honors will be awarded each quarter to students completing their program of study with distinction according to the criteria established by the Dean of the School. 
2. Latin Honors. Latin Honors are awarded at graduation to students with superior grade-point averages. To be eligible, students must have completed 90 or more units for a letter grade at the University of California and must have attained an overall grade-point average at graduation that places them in the top five percent of the school’s graduates for summa cum laude, the next five percent for magna cum laude, and the next ten percent for cum laude. Coursework taken on the Education Abroad Program is applied toward Latin honors at graduation. The minimum GPAs required are subject to change on an annual basis. Required GPAs in effect in the graduating year (fall, winter, spring, summer) determine student eligibility. Students should consult their Degree Progress Reports, Degree Audits, or the Schedule of Classes for the most current calculations of Latin honors. 
3. Departmental Honors Program and Departmental Honors at Graduation. The Luskin School may establish an Honors Program that may include supplementary courses and advanced directed study, or both. The School’s Faculty Executive Committee must approve all honors programs. Students completing the program shall be awarded Departmental Honors or Departmental Highest Honors at graduation, according to criteria set by the department and approved by the School’s Faculty Executive Committee. 

Regulation 491. Honors with the Bachelor's Degree [Repealed]

[Rp 12 May 2022]

Regulation 491. Academic Progress and Study List Limits

[Am 12 May 2022] (Formerly numbered Regulation 492)

1. The Study List is a record of classes that a student is taking for a particular term. Each term the Study List must include from 12 to 19 units. During a regular term of enrollment, undergraduate students in the school are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 units. After the first term, students may petition to enroll in more than 19 units if they have an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B) or better and have attained at least a B average in the preceding term with all courses passed. Excess-units petitions must be filed and approved by the Dean no later than the end of the third week of instruction. First- term transfer students from any other campus of the University may carry excess units on the same basis as students who have completed one or more terms at UCLA; however, they are not encouraged to do so.
2. Repeats: Undergraduate students may repeat a total of 16 units. Only those courses in which they receive a grade of C- or lower; NP or U grades may be repeated to gain unit credit. Courses in which a letter grade is received may not be repeated on a P/NP or S/U basis. Courses originally taken on a P/NP or S/U basis may be repeated on the same basis or for a letter grade only. The most recently earned letter grades and grade points are computed in the grade-point average (GPA). After repeating 16 units, the GPA is based on all letter grades assigned and total units attempted. The grade assigned each time a course is taken is permanently recorded on the transcript. Repetition of a course more than once requires the approval of the Dean and is granted only under extraordinary circumstances. Degree credit for a course is given only once, but the grade assigned each time the course is taken is permanently recorded on the transcript. There is no guarantee that in a later term a course can be repeated (such as in cases when a course is deleted or no longer offered). In these cases, students should consult with their academic counselor to determine if there is an alternate course that can be taken to satisfy a requirement. The alternate course would NOT count as a repeat of the original course. All repeated courses are to be counted in study list limits.
3. Concurrent enrollment in courses offered by University Extension or another institution is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances, and no credit will be given for such courses unless the approval of the Dean has been obtained by petition prior to enrollment.
4. The inclusion of English A or Math A in a student's study list reduces the allowable maximum by one course in the term these courses are taken.
5. Minimum Progress: An undergraduate student in the Luskin School who does not pass at least 36 units during any three consecutive quarters in attendance shall be placed on academic notice for lack of progress. An undergraduate student who does not pass at least 32 units during any three consecutive quarters shall be subject to disqualification from further registration at the University
6. Student's Responsibility: The presentation of a study list by the student and its acceptance by the Luskin School evidences an obligation on the part of the student to faithfully perform the designated work to the best of his/her ability. Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the study list, or a change in program without the formal permission of the Dean of the Luskin School renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University, or other appropriate disciplinary action.
7. Regulations as to the approval of study lists shall be such as may be adopted by the Executive Committee of the Luskin School.

Section 6. Academic Requirements of the Herb Alpert School of Music

[En 25 May 2016] 

Regulation 493

The degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music will be granted upon the following conditions:

1. Minimum Units. The minimum number of units for the Bachelor’s degree shall be 180 (counting Advanced Placement units). Of the 180 units, 60 units must be upper division (numbered 100-199) and up to eight units of 300 level courses may be applied toward the degree for music education majors. [Am 28 Feb 2019]
   1. Credit for special studies courses (195-199) is limited to 24 units, eight of which may be applied to the major.
   2. Standardized examination credit (Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate) may be applied toward certain General School and General Education requirements. If a student takes an equivalent UCLA course, unit credit for such duplication will be deducted before graduation.
   3. By petition to the Dean, students may apply 200 level courses toward their Bachelor’s degree, including electives for their major. Such courses may not be used to fulfill requirements for a higher degree (see Divisional Requirement 302).
   4. Courses in the 400 series are not open for credit to undergraduate students with the exception of music majors approved for the music education credential program. Courses in the 500 series are not open for credit to undergraduate students in the Herb Alpert School of Music.
   5. University Extension courses with the prefix “X” do not automatically apply toward the degree, but may be applied if warranted. University Extension courses designated as “XLC” shall apply and be awarded grade point and unit credit.
2. Maximum Units. Students are expected to complete the work for the Bachelor’s degree with no more than 180 units. In unusual circumstances, a student may exceed this up to a maximum of 216 units (not counting Advanced Placement units). After 216 units of credit, a student may not continue enrollment in the School, except by the Dean’s special approval to continue work required to complete the degree.
3. Residence Requirement. Undergraduates must meet the residence requirement by taking 35 units of the 45 final units completed for the Bachelor’s degree in residence in the Herb Alpert School of Music; except as otherwise provided by Systemwide Regulations 614, 630 and 642.
   1. Not more than 18 of the 35 residency units may be completed in Summer Sessions at UCLA, and university extension “XLC” courses may not be used to satisfy the residence requirement.
   2. A student enrolled in the Education Abroad Program must satisfy the residence requirement by earning 35 of her or his final 90 units, including the final 12 units, in residence.
   3. To satisfy the 35-unit residence requirement, students who have transferred from another college or university with senior standing must complete 28 upper division units in the Herb Alpert School of Music, and 16 of the 28 must be completed with course work in the student’s major department.

Regulation 494. General Academic Requirements 

Students shall complete all of the general requirements of the University (see Systemwide Regulation 610, 612, 614, 630, 636, and 638, as well as the requirements of the Herb Alpert School of Music, which are as follow:

1. Writing Requirements.
   1. Writing I
      1. Freshmen admitted to the School shall be exempt from the School’s Writing I course with one of the following: a score of 4 or above on one of the College Board AP English Language and Composition or Literature and Composition exams, a grade of “C” or better (a “C-“ is not acceptable) in a course equivalent to English Composition 3 taken at community college or other institution, or a combination of a score of 720 or higher on the SAT Reasoning Test Writing Section and superior performance on the English Composition 3 Proficiency Examination, or an International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination score of 5 or above.
      2. Freshmen admitted without one of the above must complete UCLA’s Writing I course, English Composition 3 or 3SL (English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language) within the first three terms of residence in the School with a grade of “C” or better (a “C-” is not acceptable); the course may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
      3. Students who have not satisfied the University’s Entry Level Writing Requirement must take the Analytical Writing Placement Examination (AWPE). Students whose native language is not English may need to take up to three additional English Composition (EC) courses before enrolling in a Writing I course: EC 1A (formerly ESL 33B), EC 1B (formerly ESL 33C), and EC 2i. All courses in this sequence must be passed with a grade of “C” or better (a “C-” is not acceptable), and may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
   2. Writing II One course from the list of approved Writing II courses (available online, through degree audits, or in the Office of Student Services). The course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better (grade of “C-” is not acceptable) before the seventh term of residence in the School; the course may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Applicable Writing II courses may be applied to preparation for the major or the minor and, if the Writing II course has been approved for general education credit by the Undergraduate Council, the course may also fulfill a foundation requirement.
   3. Writing Requirements for Transfer Students.
      1. California community college transfer students with 90 units or more who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as set forth in Systemwide Regulation 478 will have completed the School’s writing requirements (Writing I and Writing II).
      2. No transfer student from another UC campus or other college shall be admitted to the School without completing a college-level writing course with a grade of “C” or better that the UCLA Office of Undergraduate Admission accepts as equivalent to English Composition 3; a grade of “C-” is not acceptable.
      3. Transfer students whose native language is not English may be required to take the ESLPE, even if they have completed IGETC and an English Composition 3 equivalent at their transfer institution. Based on the results of the ESLPE, students may be held to as many as three English Composition courses in order to satisfy their ESL requirement (independent of any Writing I or Writing II requirement): EC 1A (formerly ESL 33B), EC 1B (formerly ESL 33C), and EC 2i. All courses in this sequence must be passed with a grade of “C” or better (a “C-” is not acceptable), and may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
2. Foreign Language Requirement. The foreign language requirement may be satisfied by one of the following methods: (1) completing a college-level foreign language course equivalent to level three or above at UCLA with a grade of C or Passed or better, or the yearlong American Sign Language sequence (ASL 1A-C), or (2) scoring 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) foreign language examination in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish, or scoring 4 or 5 in Latin (or another language by petition), thereby earning College credit or (3) presenting a UCLA foreign language departmental examination score indicating competency through level three. Students who wish to demonstrate proficiency in a language that is taught in a UCLA department that has no scheduled examination should contact the appropriate department to arrange for one. Students wishing to take an examination in a language not taught at UCLA should contact a School counselor.
3. The requirement must be completed within the first six terms of residence. A student whose entire secondary education has been taken in a language other than English may file a petition in the Office of Student Services to be exempt from the School’s foreign language requirement. Transfer students with 90 or more units who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) will have satisfied the foreign language requirement.
4. Quantitative Reasoning. Students must complete one course from the list of approved quantitative reasoning courses (available online, through degree audits, or in the Office of Student Services). Students may meet this requirement with an SAT I Reasoning Test Mathematics Section score of 600 or better; an SAT II Subject Test in Mathematics with a score of 550 or better also meets this requirement. An applicable course used to meet this requirement may also be applied toward a foundation area in General Education.
5. Diversity Requirement. Students must complete one course from the faculty-approved list of diversity courses (available online, through degree audits, or in the Office of Student Services). The course must be taken for a letter grade, and students must receive a grade of C or better (C- grade is not acceptable). The course selected may also satisfy a General Education requirement, a preparation for the major requirement, or major requirement.

Regulation 495. General Education Requirements

Students in the Herb Alpert School of Music shall complete eight general education courses (a minimum of 38 units) with an average grade of “C” (2.0) or better. The courses must be taken from all three areas of UCLA’s General Education program as follows:

1. Foundations of the Arts and Humanities: Three courses (at least 15 units) with at least one course from each subgroup: 1) Literary and Cultural Analysis, 2) Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis, and 3) Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice. Courses in the student’s major field may meet these requirements.
2. Foundations of Scientific Inquiry: Two courses (at least 8 units) in either subgroup: 1) Life Sciences and 2) Physical Sciences. If both courses are selected from the same subgroup, they must be from different science departments.
3. Foundations of Society and Culture: Three courses (at least 15 units); at least one from each of the two subgroups: 1) Historical Analysis and 2) Social Analysis.
4. General Education and Transfer Students. Students who have transferred to the School from another UC campus after having satisfied their General Education Requirements prior to being admitted to UCLA are not required to complete the School’s General Education Foundation Area requirements. Transfer students from a California community college who have completed the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) are also not required to complete the School’s General Education Foundation Area requirements.

Regulation 496. Regulations for the Major 

The candidate must complete the requirements for a major in the Herb Alpert School of Music with a grade-point average of at least 2.0 (upper division courses). Requirements listed under 496 A-G are for all degree programs offered by departments in the school, including interdepartmental programs either sponsored jointly by two or more departments or free-standing within the School. [Am 07 Jun 2018]

1. Preparation for the Major is coursework essential for the student to be successful in the major and should be completed in a student’s first two years of enrollment. The total number of pre-major units required by a department or an interdepartmental program when combined with units required by the School for General Education (~38 units) and Writing (~10 units) shall not sum to more than 90 units of lower-division work; exceptions require the approval of the Faculty Executive Committee of the School. [Am 28 Feb 2019]
2. A major shall consist of at least 36 upper-division units but no more than 72 upper-division units in the department or interdepartmental program. [Am 28 Feb 2019]
3. All majors offered by the School will be “Capstone Majors” designed to enhance the development of advanced undergraduate students by engaging them in a culminating experience. To be defined by each department, the capstone requirement may be satisfied by an advanced upper division course that requires a recital or a studio project; or a senior seminar with a term paper; or a special studies course (195-199) with a term paper or creative project; or a comparable capstone experience approved by the Faculty Executive Committee of the School.
4. The faculty of each department is responsible for establishing student learning outcomes that describe what students should know, be able to do, and value by the end of their educational experience in each major. The learning outcomes must be linked to the coursework required for the pre-major and major. The student learning outcomes should be posted on online, and used to assess the effectiveness of the capstone experience or major as part of the department’s eight-year review. [Am 28 Feb 2019]
5. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School must approve majors and their requirements for graduation. As changes in major requirements occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as they can. Petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the department Chair for approval.
6. A student in good standing who wishes to change her/his major may petition the School and department in charge of that proposed major, provided that the student can complete the proposed field of study without exceeding 195 units.
7. A student in good standing may petition to complete two majors; one in the School and one outside the School, provided the requirements for both majors can be completed in 216 units (not counting Advance Placement units). Double majors within the School are not encouraged but may be completed with the Dean’s approval.

Regulation 497. Regulations for Undergraduate Minors

1. With department and school approval, a student in good standing in the School may enroll in a Minor, one offered by the School or one offered outside the School, provided the student can complete the requirements for her or his major and minor within 195 units (not counting Advance Placement units).
2. Departments in the School may offer Undergraduate Minors in accordance with Divisional Regulation A347. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School must approve the creation of a minor program, including the course requirements and admissions criteria. As changes in requirements for a minor occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as they can unless they have completed 50% of the required coursework for the minor at the time the new requirements go into effect. Petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the department Chair for a departmental minor and to the Dean for a school-wide minor for approval.
3. School-wide minors are considered “free-standing minors” because they have no specific departmental home; such minors shall be governed by a faculty advisory committee, appointed by the Dean.

Regulation 498. Honors

1. Departmental Honors Program and Departmental Honors at Graduation. Each department in the School may establish an Honors Program that may include supplementary courses and advanced directed study, or both. The School’s Faculty Executive Committee must approve all honors programs. Students completing the program shall be awarded Departmental Honors or Departmental Highest Honors at graduation, according to criteria set by the department and approved by the School’s Faculty Executive Committee.
2. Dean’s Honors. In accordance with campus regulation A-340(B), students with exceptional academic performance will be recognized each quarter by a transcript notation, “Dean’s Honors.” Students named on the quarterly Dean's Honors list shall be those who have completed a minimum of 12 letter-graded units in that quarter with a GPA equal to or greater than GPA levels in effect for honors at graduation. The transcript notation is posted on the student’s transcript for the appropriate term. Students are not eligible for Dean’s Honors in any given term if they receive an Incomplete or a Not Passed (NP) grade, change a grade, or repeat a course. [Am 7 March 2024]
3. Latin Honors. Latin Honors are awarded at graduation to students with superior grade- point averages. To be eligible for Latin Honors, a student must have completed at least 90 units for a letter grade at the University of California. The levels of honors are summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude. The minimum grade-point requirements for each level are subject to change on an annual basis. Required grade- point averages in effect in the graduating year determine student eligibility.

Regulation 499. Academic Progress

1. Expected Progress. Students in the University of California are expected to complete 15 units each quarter. Accordingly, students who complete at least 45 units over a three-quarter period (one academic year) are making expected progress and counted as a full- time equivalent student.
2. Minimum Progress and Academic Notice. An undergraduate student in the School who does not pass at least 40 units during any three consecutive quarters shall be placed on academic notice for lack of minimum progress. Students on academic notice will be placed on a contract written to assist them in satisfying minimal progress to degree. If a student on academic notice fails to meet the contract, he or she will be subject to disqualification from the major and enrollment in the University. An undergraduate student who fails to pass at least 32 units during any three consecutive quarters shall be subject to disqualification. All regulations governing minimum progress, academic notice and disqualification are reviewed and approved by the Faculty Executive Committee, posted online, and available in the Offices of Student Services in the School.
3. Students will be placed on academic notice if their term/overall GPA falls below 2.0 but is above or equal to 1.5. Students placed on academic notice will have two terms to bring their overall GPA back to 2.0. Students placed on academic notice who do not bring their overall GPA to 2.0 or above within two terms, or whose term GPA falls below 2.0, will become subject to disqualification. Students who are either on academic notice or who are subject to disqualification may not take classes on a Pass/No Pass option grading basis. Students who need to withdraw from any term while on academic notice or subject to dismissal from a previous term should meet with an academic counselor in the School’s advising unit.
4. Study Lists.
   1. Without special permission, a student in good scholastic standing may sign up for a study list ranging from 15 (minimum) to 20 (maximum) units. A student in good standing with 15 or more completed UCLA units may petition to enroll in more than 20 units, up to 30 units, provided he/she has an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B or better) and has attained at least a B average in the preceding quarter, with all courses passed.
   2. All repeated courses are counted in study list limits. The inclusion of English Composition A (zero units) in a student’s study list, or any other courses carrying a letter designation only, may reduce the study list requirement from a minimum of 12 units to 8 units in the term this course is taken.
   3. Concurrent enrollment in courses offered by University Extension or another institution of higher education is not permitted except under extraordinary circumstances, and no credit will be given for such courses unless the approval of the Dean has been obtained by special petition prior to enrollment.
   4. The Faculty Executive Committee of the School is responsible for approving rules that govern study lists for students enrolled in the Herb Alpert School of Music.
   5. A presentation of a study list by the student and its acceptance of the School evidences an obligation on the part of the student to faithfully perform the designated work to the best of her or his abilities. Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the study list, or a change in program without permission of the Dean of the School renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University or appropriate disciplinary action.

Chapter III. Graduate Regulations

Section 1. General Requirements for Higher Degrees

Regulation 500. Graduate Admission

An applicant for graduate admission on the Los Angeles campus is expected to hold a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent comparable in standard and content to a Bachelor's degree from the University of California. For graduate admission a grade average of B or better is normally required. (See Divisional Regulation A-300 for provisional admission of Departmental Scholars.)

Regulation 502. Standards of Scholarship 

Graduate students must maintain at least a B average in all courses taken in graduate status, and in all courses applicable to Master's degrees.

Regulation 504. Classification of Graduate Courses

1. Courses numbered in the 200-299, 400-499, and 596-599 series are ordinarily open only to students who have completed at least 18 upper division quarter units basic to the subject matter of the course. Graduate courses and seminars which are primarily research-oriented will be numbered in the 200 series and they can be designated by departments or other proper authorities to fulfill the minimum graduate course requirement of any advanced degree. All graduate courses especially designed for programs leading to graduate degrees other than the M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. will be numbered in the 400 series. These may not be used to satisfy the minimum graduate course requirements for M.A. or M.S. degrees.
2. All graduate individual study or research courses will be numbered 596 (directed individual study or research); 597 (preparation for the comprehensive examination for the Master's degree or the qualifying examination for the Ph.D.); 598 (research for and preparation of the Master's thesis); 599 (research for and preparation of the doctoral dissertation).
3. Individual study courses numbered 596, 597, 598, 599 may be graded "Satisfactory" (S) or "Unsatisfactory" (U) or by all presently approved variations of letter grades or their substitutes, and each department shall inform the Graduate Council in advance which of these courses are to be so graded. Individual departments shall specify the number of 500 series courses that may, with the approval of the Graduate Council, apply either toward the divisional or departmental minimum course requirements for the Master's degree. Departments shall specify also the number of times an individual may enroll in any one of these courses. (See also Chapter 1, Section 4. Grades.)
4. Courses numbered 300-399 are professional courses and pre-professional experience, not applicable toward advanced degree requirements.

Regulation 505. Final Examinations in Graduate Courses

1. The instructor in charge of a graduate course shall be responsible for assigning the final grade in the course. The final grade shall reflect the student's achievement in the course and shall be based upon adequate evaluation of that achievement.
2. The instructor's methods of evaluation must be announced at the beginning of the course. The methods may include in final written examination, a term paper, a final oral examination, a take-home examination, or other evaluation device. [Suspended 11 Mar 2020; Reinstated 25 Sep 2023]
3. Evaluation methods must be of reasonable duration and difficulty, and must be in accord with applicable Academic Senate and departmental policies.
4. Final written examinations shall not exceed three hours' duration and shall be given only at the times and places established by the departmental Chair and the Registrar. [Suspended 11 Mar 2020; Reinstated 25 Sep 2023]
5. An instructor shall, if he/she so wishes, release to individual students their original final examinations (or copies). This may be done by any method which insures the student's right to privacy. Otherwise, the instructor shall retain final examination materials, or a copy thereof, until the end of the next succeeding regular quarter of instruction, during which period students shall have access to their examinations. [En 12 Apr 1983]

Regulation 506. Academic Residence

A graduate student shall be considered in academic residence if, during any University term, the student is registered for and completes a minimum of one course or the equivalent of 4 quarter units of upper division or graduate work.

Regulation 508. Full-Time Program

A minimal program for graduate students in full-time equivalent status shall be two courses per quarter or the equivalent of 8 quarter units. Graduate students holding fellowships administered by the University are required to carry a minimum of two courses per quarter or the equivalent of 8 quarter units, both before and after advancement to candidacy. [Am 12 Oct 1982]

Section 2. Requirements for Master's Degrees

Regulation 510. Thesis or Capstone Plan 

At the option of the major department, master's programs may be offered under either the thesis or capstone plan. [Am 4 Jun 2015]

1. Under either plan, requirements for the M.A. and M.S. degrees shall be determined by the departments, subject to approval by the Graduate Council. The minimum course requirements shall be the same for both the thesis and capstone plans. These requirements must include a minimum of 9 upper division and graduate level courses (the equivalent of 4 quarter units each), of which at least 5 must be graduate level (200 series or, with the approval of the Graduate Council, individual study or research courses in the 500 series). Individual departments shall specify the number of 500 series courses that may, with the approval of the Graduate Council, apply toward the divisional or the departmental minimum course requirements for Master's degrees. Departments shall specify also the number of times an individual student may enroll in any one of these courses. [Am 4 Jun 2015]
2. For those departments offering degrees other than the M.A. and M.S., the same minimum requirements will apply except that the 5 graduate courses may be in the 200 and/or 400 series.
3. Under the Thesis Plan (Plan I), students complete a thesis, the subject of which must be approved by the student's major department (or by the committee responsible for an interdepartmental degree program) and by the faculty member who shall direct the thesis work. The master’s thesis must be read, evaluated and approved by a committee consisting of no fewer than three members, who are appointed by the Division of Graduate Education in accordance with rules established by the Graduate Council. The approved thesis, prepared in the form prescribed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education, is to be filed electronically through the Division of Graduate Education by the published filing deadline of the quarter in which the degree is to be awarded.
4. Under the Capstone Plan (Plan II), students complete a capstone requirement, which may be a comprehensive exam, an individual project or a group project. The major department (or by the committee responsible for an interdepartmental degree program) establishes the type(s) of capstone experience(s) that will satisfy this requirement, subject to approval by the Graduate Council, and is responsible for establishing the mode(s) of evaluation. The capstone requirement must be completed and approved by the end of the academic term in which the candidate expects the degree to be awarded.
5. Comprehensive exam: The nature and timing of the comprehensive exam must be approved by the faculty of the department or interdepartmental degree program and published in the program requirements. A committee of at least three faculty members appointed by the department (or interdepartmental degree program) will administer and determine satisfactory performance on the comprehensive examination.
6. Individual and group projects: Capstone projects must be completed under a course rubric approved by the Graduate Council. The instructor of record and at least two additional faculty members appointed by the department (or interdepartmental degree program) will determine satisfactory performance on the project. For group projects, there must be a mechanism for identifying and evaluating the contributions of each participating student who is a candidate for the master’s degree. [Am 4 Jun 2015]

Regulation 511. Disposition of Examinations 

An academic unit may, if it wishes, release to individual graduate students their original written comprehensive examinations. Otherwise, the academic unit shall retain these examination materials at least until the end of the next succeeding regular quarter of instruction, during which period students shall have access to their examinations. [En 12 Apr 1983]

Regulation 512. Residence for Master's Degrees 

The minimum period of residence required for the Master's degree is one year (3 quarters) of academic residence, of which at least 2 quarters must be spent on the Los Angeles campus.

Regulation 514. Foreign Language Requirements 

Each department shall determine whether a reading knowledge of a foreign language shall be required of candidates for Master's degrees. [Am 4 Jun 2015]

Regulation 516. Graduate Work at Other Campuses of the University of California 

Work completed in residence on other campuses of the University of California may satisfy up to one-third the minimum requisites for residency, one-half the total courses, and one-half the graduate courses required for a Master's degree at UCLA.

Regulation 518. Graduate Work Completed Elsewhere 

With the approval of the student's major department and the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education, credit for a maximum of two courses (the equivalent of 8 quarter units or 5 semester units) completed in graduate status at another institution of acceptable standing can be applied toward an advanced degree program at UCLA. Work completed at another institution shall not apply, however, toward either the required minimum period of UCLA residence, or the required number of UCLA graduate level courses.

Section 3. Degree of Candidate in Philosophy (C. Phil.)

Systemwide Regulation 728 

Departments or comparable administrative units under the jurisdiction of the Graduate Divisions which have been authorized to confer the degree of Candidate in Philosophy may recommend the award of this degree upon its student's advancement to candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The degree award shall specify the student's field of specialization.

Section 4. Requirements for the Ph.D. Degree

Regulation 520. Program of Study

The student's program of study must be approved by the Graduate Council and must embrace a field of investigation previously approved by his or her department or interdisciplinary committee. Ordinary at least three full years in graduate study are needed to complete the program. The student's major field of study may be in one department, or in some instances in a combination of departments.

Regulation 522. Residence for the Ph.D. Degree

The minimum residence requirement for the Ph.D. degree is six quarters at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Regulation 524. Foreign Language Requirements

With approval of the Graduate Council, each department of the Los Angeles Division shall set its own foreign language requirement for the Ph.D. degree.

Regulation 526. Doctoral Committees

Nominated by the Chairman of the department or the interdepartmental committee for the student's major field of study, a doctoral committee will be appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education acting for the Graduate Council.

Regulation 528. Qualifying Examinations 

To be admitted to candidacy, a student must provide written evidence of competency in the field. This can be done by passing a series of written examinations or by other methods specified by the student's department or interdepartment program. The nature of this written evidence must be approved by the Graduate Council.

In addition, the student is required to pass an oral examination administered by the doctoral committee. The doctoral committee also has the option of requiring additional written examinations. The oral qualifying examination is open only to the members of the doctoral committee and the student. Only upon satisfactory completion of the written and oral qualifying requirements, is the student advanced to candidacy.

An academic unit may, if it wishes, release to individual graduate students their original written qualifying examinations. Otherwise, the academic units shall retain these examination materials at least until the end of the next succeeding regular quarter of instruction, during which period students shall have access to their examinations. [Am 12 Apr 1983]

Regulation 530. Advancement to Candidacy 

The candidate must file an application, properly approved by the chairman of his or her doctoral committee, in the Office of the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education, who determines whether all formal requirements have been met.

Regulation 532. Dissertations

1. A dissertation on a subject chosen by the candidate in consultation with his or her department, bearing on the principal field of study and showing ability to make independent investigation, is required of every candidate for Ph.D. degree. In preparing the dissertation, the candidate is guided by members of his or her doctoral committee, who also pass on the merits of the completed dissertation. Approval of the dissertation by members of this committee acting for the Graduate Council is required before the candidate is recommended for the degree. Special emphasis is placed on this requirement, for the Ph.D. degree is never awarded merely for the faithful completion of a course of study, however extensive.
2. All members of the doctoral committee, must read and certify that, in their judgment, the dissertation satisfies the research requirements for the doctoral degree. [Am 10 Nov 2016] 
3. The approved dissertation, prepared in the form prescribed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education, is to be filed electronically through the Division of Graduate Education by the published filing deadline of the quarter in which the degree is to be awarded. [Am 4 Jun 2015]

Regulation 534. Final Examinations

The doctoral committee, by unanimous agreement, may waive a final oral examination in cases in which one is not required of all students by departmental or interdepartmental committee regulations. However, any member of the subcommittee may certify that a final oral examination by the original doctoral committee be held in defense of the dissertation.

Section 5. Professional Master's and Doctoral Degree Programs

Regulation 600. Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) 

The degree or Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) will be granted on the following conditions:

For candidates holding an architectural degree:

1. The candidate shall have received a Bachelor's degree in architecture or a Bachelor's degree with a major in architecture from a school of approved standing and be approved for admission by the Division of Graduate Education and the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
2. The candidate presently holding a degree in architecture shall have completed at least two years of graduate residence at the University of California.
3. The candidate presently holding a degree in architecture shall have completed an approved program of at least 18 courses (the equivalent of 72 quarter units) of which no fewer than 15 courses (the equivalent of 60 quarter units) shall be graduate courses given in the Program of Specialization in which the candidate is enrolled.

4. The candidate should have maintained an average of at least "B" in all courses undertaken in graduate status at the University of California.

   For candidates not holding an architectural degree:

5. The candidate seeking a first professional degree in architecture shall have received a Bachelor's degree from the University of California or an approved institution of higher learning.
6. The candidate seeking a first professional degree in architecture shall have completed at least three years of graduate residence at the University of California.
7. The candidate seeking a first professional degree in architecture shall have completed an approved program of at least 27 courses (the equivalent of 108 quarter units) of which no fewer than 22 courses (the equivalent of 88 quarter units) shall be graduate courses in the Program in which the candidate is enrolled.
8. The candidate should have maintained an average of at least "B" in all courses undertaken in graduate status at the University of California.

Regulation 601. Master of Social Science (M.S.S.)

The degree of Master of Social Science shall be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the M.S.S. program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the M.S.S. Admissions Committee in the Social Science IDP.
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Social Science IDP Advisory Committee.
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the Master’s degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

[En 09 Apr 2015]

Regulation 602. Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in (Subject Field Department)

The degree of Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in (Subject Field Department), Los Angeles, will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The Master of Arts in Teaching program shall be administered by a Coordinating Committee appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education consisting of a chairman, administrative secretary, faculty members from the participating subject field department, and one member from the Graduate School of Education. This Committee shall administer the M.A.T. program and certify its successful completion to the University and to the State Board of Education. It shall be the responsibility of the subject field department faculty members to serve as advisers to the M.A.T. candidate and to obtain the information necessary for degree certification for those students working in the department.
2. Candidates for the M.A.T. degree are admitted by the Division of Graduate Education and the participating subject field department in the customary manner and on the basis of the same University and departmental criteria which apply to applicants for admission to existing M.A. or M.S. programs in the subject field department. With such approval from Graduate Admissions, a candidate for the M.A.T. program petitions the M.A.T. Coordinating Committee for admission to the program. The candidate's qualifications are reviewed by the Committee in terms of a high level of competence in the subject field and his or her potential for success in the teaching profession. Approval by the M.A.T. Coordinating Committee is a prerequisite for admission to the program and specifically for admission to the methods, curriculum and practice teaching courses in a M.A.T. program.
3. The minimum program, subject to approval by the Graduate Council, consists of 9 upper division and graduate level courses (the equivalent of 4 quarter units each), and includes the minimum courses in professional education required by the State Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing for the desired teaching credential, either Junior College, Secondary, or Elementary. Six of the minimum 9 required courses must be from the subject field department, and 5 of these must be graduate level (200 series, or not more than one four-unit individual study or research course in the 500 series). The 6th subject field course may be upper division or graduate. Three of the required 9 upper division or graduate level courses may be satisfied by upper division or graduate level courses which are a part of the teaching credential requirements.
4. A "B" scholarship average is minimal for the award of M.A.T. degree (with no less than a "B" level of performance in all courses taken in the subject field department and in practice teaching specifically).
5. Qualified practicing teachers who already hold a teaching credential may apply for graduate admission and petition the M.A.T. Coordinating Committee for admission to a M.A.T. degree program. Additional courses in the subject field department will be substituted for unnecessary courses in education, and in such cases no practice teaching would ordinarily be required.

Regulation 603. Master of Applied Statistics and Data Science (M.A.S.)

The degree of Master of Applied Statistics and Data Science shall be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the M.A.S. program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the Department of Statistics and Data Science.
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Faculty of the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the University of California, Los Angeles.
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the M.A.S. degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

[En 09 Apr 2015; Am 27 Sep 2022]

Regulation 604. Master of Business Administration in Management (M.B.A.) 

The degree of Master of Business Administration in Management (M.B.A.) will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have completed a program of courses and examinations as prescribed by the Faculty of the Graduate School of Management.
2. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the Master's degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

Regulation 605. Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) 

The degree of Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) will be granted on the following conditions:

[En 18 May 2005]

1. The candidate shall have completed the requirements for the Bachelor’s degree in one of the Colleges or Schools of the University of California or at another college or university of approved standing.
2. The candidate shall have completed a one-year program of graduate study (normally including a summer term) as specified by the Faculty of the Anderson School at UCLA and approved by the Graduate Council. Only courses in which the candidate is assigned grades A, B, or C may be counted in satisfaction of the requirements for the MFE degree. The candidate must maintain a “B” average (3.0 GPA) in all courses taken during the candidate’s residence at the University of California as a graduate student.
3. An applied quantitative finance project is required of each candidate.

Regulation 606. Master of Education (M.Ed.) 

The degrees Master of Education (M.Ed.) will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have received the Bachelor's degree; have fulfilled the requirements for admission to the Division of Graduate Education and to the School of Education and Information Studies; and shall meet any additional requirements that may be specified by the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards in the School of Education and Information Studies.
2. The candidate shall have completed at least a year of resident graduate study at the University of California, Los Angeles, as defined by the Graduate Council.
3. The candidate shall select a professional specialization field from among those approved by the Graduate School of Education and the Graduate Council for inclusion in the M.Ed. degree program, and shall pursue a program of study approved by his or her guidance committee. The program of study shall constitute at least one year of work appropriate to the approved field of specialization in which the candidate seeks qualification. A minimum of 36 upper division and graduate units (in the 200/400 series) is required, at least 20 of which must be graduate professional education courses (400 series). The following shall be included:
   1. at least 3 graduate professional courses (400 series) in the approved field of specialization;
   2. a field or laboratory study minimally approximating a one-courses requirement;
   3. additional related courses as recommended to complete the 36-unit minimum requirement.
4. The candidate shall have maintained a scholarship average of not less than "B" in all work undertaken for the degree at the University of California, Los Angeles.
5. The candidate shall pass a comprehensive written examination designed to assess comprehension of the professional knowledge basic to the selected specialization field, as well as understanding of the broad educational context in which the professional field resides; and shall pass a performance examination designed to assess professional competency in the solution of problems in the selected specialization field.

Regulation 607. Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies (M.A.G.I.S.T.) 

The degree of Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies shall be granted on the following conditions:

[En 28 Feb 2019; Editorial Change 23 Sep 2020] 

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the M.A.G.I.S.T. program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the Department of Geography.
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Faculty of the Department of Geography at the University of California, Los Angeles. 
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the M.A.G.I.S.T. degree as determined by the Graduate Council.
4. The candidate should have maintained an average of at least a "B" (3.0 GPA) in all courses undertaken in graduate status at the University of California. 

Regulation 608. Master of Engineering (M. Engr.) 

The degree of Master of Engineering (M. Engr.) will be granted on the following conditions 

[Am 21 May 2020]:

1. The candidate shall have completed the requirements for the Bachelor's degree in one of the colleges or schools of the University of California or at another college or university of approved standing.
2. The candidate shall have completed a one-year program of graduate study (normally including a summer term) and other program requirements as prescribed by the Faculty of the Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles.
3. The candidate must maintain a "B" average in all course work undertaken as a graduate student at the University of California.
4. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the Master’s degree as determined by Graduate Council.
5. A capstone project in a technology concentration is required of each candidate.

Regulation 610. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) 

The degree of Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The Master of Fine Arts in the College of Fine Arts is awarded in recognition of an individual's attainment of professional excellence as a creative artist in a special field.
2. The candidate for the degree of Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) shall be admitted to the Division of Graduate Education, UCLA, and shall pursue a program of courses and examinations prescribed by the Faculties of those departments in the College of Fine Arts in which the degree is offered. The candidate must meet the requirements for the M.F.A. degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

Regulation 611. Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) 

[En 28 May 1996] 

The degree of Master of Library and Information Science, in the field of study Library and Information Science, will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have completed a program of courses and examinations prescribed by the Faculty of the Department of Library and Information Science.
2. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the Master's degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

Regulation 612. Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) [Repealed]

[Rp 28 May 1996; Effective 1 Jul 1998]

Regulation 612. Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) 

[En 7 Jun 2018]

The degree of Master of Legal Studies shall be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the M.L.S. program by UCLA School of Law.
2. The candidate shall have completed at least 26 semester units, including the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the School of Law.
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the Master’s degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

Regulation 613. Master of Music (M.M.) 

The degree of Master of Music (M.M.) shall be granted on the following conditions: The candidate shall have:

1. been admitted to the M.M. program by the Division of Graduate Education and by the Department of Music;
2. completed the program of courses and examinations prescribed by the Faculty in a minimum of three quarters of residence at the University of California, Los Angeles;
3. met the requirements for the Master's degree as determined by the Graduate Council. [En 12 Mar 1991]

Regulation 614. Master of Nursing (M.N.) [Repealed] 

[Rp 23 May 1995]

Regulation 615. Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) 

The degree of Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) will be granted on the following conditions: [En 23 May 1995]

1. Graduation from a college or university of acceptable standing with an accredited baccalaureate degree and a nursing program satisfactory to the School of Nursing.
2. Admission by the Division of Graduate Education and by the School of Nursing to the curriculum leading to the Master of Science in Nursing Degree (M.S.N.).
3. Evidence of the fulfillment of legal requirements for the practice of nursing.
4. Completion of one year of study in graduate residence, University of California.
5. Satisfactory completion of 15-19 approved quarter courses in the 100 and 200 series (course units ranging from 2 to 10 units).
6. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination or thesis.
7. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0. A grade of "B" in all clinical nursing courses leading to the degree.

Regulation 616. Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) 

The degree of Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have received the Bachelor's degree from the University of California or from another college or University of approved standing and shall have had such preparation for professional training in public administration as may be prescribed by the Department of Political Science.
2. The candidate shall have completed at least one year of graduate residence at the University of California, and an approved program of at least 9 upper division and graduate courses, including no fewer than 5 graduate courses, and shall have passed a comprehensive final examination.
3. The candidate shall have completed an approved program of internship or field training, of at least three months' duration, for which credit may be assigned in partial satisfaction of the unit requirement under (B) above.
4. The candidate shall have maintained a minimum average grade of "B" in all courses taken in graduate standing at the University of California.
5. Subject to the approval of the Graduate Council, the requirements for the degree will be determined and administered by the Department of Political Science at Los Angeles through an advisory committee of that department.

Regulation 617. Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) 

The degree of Master of Healthcare Administration shall be granted on the following conditions:

[En Feb 11 2021]

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the MHA program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the Department of Health Policy and Management.
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Faculty of the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of California, Los Angeles.
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the MHA degree as determined by the Graduate Council.
4. All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better and students must maintain an overall
5. grade-point average of 3.0 or better to remain in good standing.

Regulation 618. Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) 

The degree of Master of Public Health will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have satisfied the University requirements for admission to the Division of Graduate Education and satisfied one of the following requirements for admission to this curriculum:
   1. Graduation from an approved medical school. 
   2. Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
   3. Graduation from an approved college of engineering.
   4. Graduation from an approved school of veterinary medicine.
   5. Graduation, with the Bachelor's degree, from an approved college or university, provided the candidate's program has included such a substantial amount of satisfactory work in the biological, physical, and social sciences as will, in the judgment of the Faculty of the School of Public Health, constitute an adequate preparation for his or her proposed field of specialization.
2. A candidate whose undergraduate or graduate work in the biological, physical and social sciences does not constitute adequate preparation for the proposed field of specialization must include courses in those sciences in his or her graduate program. Credit obtained for such courses may not be employed to fulfill the minimum requirements of (C).
3. The candidate shall have completed at least one year of graduate residence at the University of California, and a minimum of 10 courses, at least 5 of which must be graduate level courses.
4. Only courses in which the candidate is assigned grades "A," "B," or "C," may be counted in satisfaction of the requirements for the Master's Degree. The candidate must maintain an average of not less than "B" in all courses required or elected during his or her residence at the University of California as a graduate student.
5. A comprehensive final examination in the field of specialization and in the general field of public health is required of each candidate.
6. The candidate may be required to complete 10 more weeks of supervised field training in an approved community health institution or agency.

Regulation 619. Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) 

The degree of Master of Public Policy shall be granted on the following conditions: 

[En 9 Nov 1995]

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the M.P.P. program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the Department of Policy Studies;
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Faculty in a minimum of three quarters of residence at the University of California, Los Angeles;
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for a Master's degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

Regulation 620. Master of Social Psychiatry (M.S.P.) [Repealed]

[Rp 8 Nov 1988]

Regulation 620. Master of Quantitative Economics (M.Q.E.) 

[En 5 Nov 2020]

The degree of Master of Quantitative Economics shall be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the M.Q.E. program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the Department of Economics.
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Faculty of the Department of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles.
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the M.Q.E. degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

Regulation 621. Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) 

[En 11 Feb 2010]

The degree of Master of Urban and Regional Planning shall be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the M.U.R.P. program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the Department of Urban Planning.
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Faculty of the Department of Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles.
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the M.U.R.P. degree as determined by the Graduate Council.

Regulation 622. Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) 

The degree of Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) shall be granted on the following conditions: The candidate shall have:

1. been admitted to the School of Social Welfare, and the Division of Graduate Education, Los Angeles.
2. spent two years of graduate study in Social Welfare, including at least one year, ordinarily the last, in residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
3. complete a program of courses and examinations prescribed by the Faculty of the School of Social Welfare and shall have met all the requirements for the Master's degree as determined by the Graduate Council.
4. completed successfully the prescribed course in research methods, and have completed (a) a satisfactory thesis or (b) an individual research project or an individual part of a group research project.
5. passed a comprehensive final examination in the field of Social Welfare.
6. received grades of "A," "B," or "C," and maintained a grade-point average of at least "B" in all work performed in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree.

Regulation 623. Engineer Degree (Engr.) 

The purpose of establishing the Engineer degree program is to offer a degree which represents a considerable advanced training and competence in the Engineering field, but which does not require the research effort and orientation involved in a Ph.D. dissertation.

1. Requirements for Admission. Identical with the requirements for admission to the Ph.D. program, namely the applicant should have a Master's degree and meet the minimum grade-point requirement of 3.25. His or her academic preparation should be equivalent to that required for a comparable degree at the University of California.
2. Requirements for the Engineer Degree.
   1. The basic program of study for the Engineer degree is built around one major field and two minor fields, The students may choose established Ph.D. major and minor fields for this purpose. 
   2. Course Requirements. Students must take a minimum of 15 courses, 9 of which must be in the 200 series, divided among the major and minor fields as follows:
      1. Major Field: A minimum of 6 (100-200 series courses), at least four of which should be 200 series courses.
      2. Minor Field I: A minimum of 3 (100-200 series courses), at least two of which should be 200 series courses.
      3. Minor Field II: A minimum of 3 (100-200 series courses), at least two of which should be 200 series courses.
      4. 500 series and seminar courses are not applicable for meeting the minimum course requirements. Courses taken at UCLA in satisfaction of Certificate and/or M.S. degree requirements of the School of Engineering and Applied Science may also be applied toward the course requirement for the degree.
   3. Examination Requirements. Students will be required to pass an eight-hour examination in that field. That level of achievement for meriting a pass in this examination shall be the same for both the Engineer degree and the Ph.D. preliminary field requirements.
3. After passing the major field examination, the candidate shall schedule a two-hour examination covering all three fields. The oral examination committee will be comprised of three members from the major field and one each from the two minor fields. On the successful completion of the course and examination requirements, the candidate shall be awarded an "Engineer Degree" (Engr.). If the student so chooses, he or she may continue in the doctoral program. However, the student must return within a period of three years if he or she wishes to continue towards the Ph.D. program. 
4. Residence Requirement. For the Engineer degree (Engr.), the student is required to complete at least five quarters of academic residence in graduate status at the University of California, of which the last two must be spent in continuous residence at UCLA.

Regulation 624. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) 

The degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) will be granted on the following considerations:

1. Residence. The minimum residence requirement for the Doctor of Education degree is two years, one of which, ordinarily the second, must be spent in residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
2. Admission to the Program. Students are admitted to the program leading to the degree of Doctor of Education by the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards of the Graduate School of Education. In order to be so admitted, the student must satisfy the following requirements:
   1. Meet all requirements for admission to graduate status set by the Graduate Council; and meet such preparatory course requirements as may be set by the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards of the Graduate School of Education.
   2. Demonstrate broad competency in the field of Education by passing such examinations as the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards of the Graduate School of Education may specify.
   3. Present evidence, satisfactory to the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards, of his or her ability to do research.
   4. Have a Master of Education Degree or its equivalent. Upon the student's admission to the Senate-approved program, the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards will appoint a guidance committee to aid him or her in selecting courses and preparing for the qualifying examination.
3. Preliminary Requirements. Before advancement to candidacy, the student must satisfy the following requirements and such others as the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards may specify.
   1. Complete such graduate work as his or her guidance committee may specify, ordinarily at least two full years of graduate work, prior to advancement to candidacy and one thereafter.
   2. Present evidence of at least two years of successful professional experience in education or its equivalent.
   3. Pass a written qualifying examination designed to ascertain the student's competence in an educational specialization within one of the three major areas of graduate study in the Graduate School of Education as a base for his or her professional study field and dissertation research. Since the Ed.D. program is oriented toward key concepts and issues in education, the specialization field also includes a general knowledge of the major area. This examination shall be administered through the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards. 
   4. Must pass a professional competency examination administered by a professional examination committee.
   5. Must pass an oral qualifying examination which will draw from the content of the student's professional field of specialization as well as from content in related specializations and the major area of study; and his or her capacity to undertake research in the professional field of specialization will be evaluated. The examination shall be conducted by the student's doctoral committee. 
4. Advancement to Candidacy. For advancement to candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Education, a student who is recommended by the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards as having successfully completed the foregoing preliminary requirements must apply to the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education.
5. The Program of Advance Study. After formal advancement to candidacy, the student must complete a dissertation under the direction of the student's doctoral committee. The committee shall include three members of the Department of Education and one member from each of two other departments of the University of California, Los Angeles. The committee will be nominated by the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards of the Graduate School of Education, and appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education, acting for the Graduate Council.
6. Dissertation. The degree program includes a dissertation embodying the results of the candidate's independent investigation. The dissertation must make a contribution to professional knowledge in education, according to criteria established by the Committee on Graduate Degrees, Admissions, and Standards.
   1. The dissertation is approved by the certifying members of the doctoral committee which is appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education acting for the Graduate Council.
   2. The dissertation must be prepared in a form acceptable to the Graduate Council, and the required number of copies filed.
   3. At the option of the certifying members of the doctoral committee, a final oral examination may be required.

Regulation 625. Doctor of Environmental Science and Engineering (D. Env.) 

The degree of Doctor of Environmental Science and Engineering is an interdepartmental program, administered by a regular UCLA faculty committee representing the approved participating Departments, which is appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education acting for the Graduate Council. The degree of Doctor of Environmental Science and Engineering will be granted on the following conditions:

1. For admission to this program, the student must have met all requirements for a Master's degree in one of the natural sciences, public health, or in engineering at UCLA or from another accredited graduate school with equivalent standards. The student must have met the University requirements for admission to the Division of Graduate Education and be recommended by the interdepartmental committee responsible for this program.
2. The candidate must have satisfactorily completed the Senate-approved program for this degree, including:
   1. three quarters of participation in the Environmental Problems Course, together with such related Environmental Workshops as may be required by the faculty guidance committee;
   2. for advancement to candidacy, an oral qualifying examination conducted by his or her Doctoral committee.
3. The minimum academic residence for this degree is two years, one of which, ordinarily the second, must be spent in continuous residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
4. The candidate must have completed 1 ½ to 2 years of applied research at an institution (normally not the University of California) with which the University has entered into an agreement as a suitable place for applied research training. After completion of the internship, the student must return to UCLA and submit a report written by the student to the Doctoral committee, which has been augmented when appropriate by one or more suitably qualified representatives from the outside institution.
   1. The written report must demonstrate to the Doctoral committee that the candidate has effectively applied to the study, program, or project of his or her internship the knowledge, concepts, and principles acquired during the student's academic preparation.

Regulation 626. Doctor of Public Health (Dr. P.H.) [Repealed]

[Rp 6 Oct 2021]

Regulation 627. Doctor of Nursing Science (D. N. Sc.)

1. Admission. Candidates for admission to the D.N.Sc. program must be registered nurses, and must have completed, with a "B" average or better, a Master's degree in clinical nursing specialty at an accredited graduate school with standards equivalent to UCLA's. The student must meet requirements for admission to graduate status set by the Graduate Council and such preparatory course requirements as may be set by the School of Nursing.
2. Residence. A minimum of two years residence is required; one year, usually the second, must be in continuous residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
3. Preliminary Requirements. The student must satisfy the following requirements and such others as specified by the Doctoral Program Committee of the School of Nursing before advancement to candidacy:
   1. Complete satisfactorily such graduate work as may be specified by the student's guidance committee;
   2. Pass a Preliminary Examination, usually after completion of the core coursework;
   3. Pass a Qualifying Examination, conducted by the student's doctoral committee which is appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education.
4. Advancement to Candidacy. For advancement to candidacy for the D.N.Sc. degree, a student who is recommended by the Doctoral Program Committee as having successfully completed all preliminary requirements must apply to the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education.
5. Advanced Study. After formal advancement to candidacy, the student must complete a dissertation under the direction of the student's doctoral committee. The dissertation, which must make an original independent and substantive contribution to the advancement of the science of nursing, is approved by the certifying members of the doctoral committee, and at the option of the certifying members, a final oral examination may be required. [En 9 Oct 1986]

Regulation 628. Doctor of Social Welfare (D.S.W.) 

The degree of Doctor of Social Welfare (D.S.W.) will be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate must have met the requirements for the M.S.W. degree with an excellent record from an accredited school of Social Work.
2. The candidate must have completed, with a "B" average or better, the basic course requirements for the D.S.W. Although there is no specific unit requirement, the student will be expected to distribute his or her academic work with the guidance of the student's committee over the general areas of social work, history, and the social or behavioral sciences; techniques of theory construction, statistics and research methodology; and the history and philosophy of social welfare.
3. The candidate must have passed qualifying examinations conducted by a committee appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education.
4. In addition to requirements (A), (B), and (C) above, the candidate must have met the two-year resident requirement of which at least three consecutive quarters shall have been spent in full time residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
5. The candidate must have indicated the capacity to make a substantial contribution to the existing body of knowledge in social welfare by submitting a dissertation which is an independent and origin-al investigation. Approval of the dissertation will be given by the certifying member of the doctoral committee appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education acting for the Graduate Council. At the option of the certifying members of the doctoral committee, a final oral examination may be required.

Regulation 629. Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) 

The degree of Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) shall be granted on the following conditions: The candidate shall have:

1. met the requirements of a master's degree and have been admitted to the D.M.A. program by the Division of Graduate Education and the Department of Music;
2. completed the program of study as prescribed by the Faculty in a minimum of six quarters of residence at the University of California, Los Angeles;
3. passed the qualifying examination conducted by the student's doctoral committee;
4. demonstrated an original contribution to the understanding of performance, performance practices, or analysis and performance in a Doctoral Paper written in conjunction with the final Doctoral Recital, and offered an oral defense of the Doctoral Recital and the Doctoral Paper. [En 12 Mar 1991]

Regulation 630. Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) 

The degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) will be granted on the following conditions:

[En 13 Apr 2017]

1. Admission. Candidates for admission to the D.N.P. program must be registered nurses in California, and must have completed, with a "B" average or better, a master's degree in a clinical nursing specialty at an accredited graduate school with standards equivalent to UCLA's Advanced Practice Nurse degree. The student must meet requirements for admission to graduate status set by the Graduate Council and such preparatory course requirements as may be set by the School of Nursing.
2. Residence. A minimum of two years of academic residence is required; one year, usually the second, must be in continuous residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
3. Preliminary Requirements. The student must satisfy the following requirements before advancement to candidacy:
   1. Complete satisfactorily required graduate courses, including clinical residency hours as specified by the Program Requirements;
   2. Satisfactorily Pass a Written Qualifying Examination, after completion of the core coursework;
   3. Pass an Oral Qualifying Examination, conducted by the student's doctoral committee which is appointed by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education.
4. Advancement to Candidacy. For advancement to candidacy for the D.N.P. degree, a student who is recommended by the doctoral committee as having successfully completed all preliminary requirements must apply to the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education.
5. Advanced Study. After formal advancement to candidacy, the student must complete a D.N.P. Scholarly Project Proposal under the direction of the student's doctoral committee. The D.N.P. Project Proposal, which must make a substantive contribution to the advancement of nursing practice, is approved by the doctoral committee.
6. Project. The D.N.P. Scholarly Project will require students to demonstrate a synthesis of evidence-based practice in a practice area specific to the student’s clinical specialty. Each student will collaborate with an agency (ideally their current clinical setting) to address a real-world problem or health issue. The research for a D.N.P. Project will address the evidence needed for quality nursing care and translate research to an identified practice gap. A final oral defense of the project is required of all D.N.P. students.

Regulation 631. Master of Quantum Science and Technology (M.Q.S.T.) 

[En 5 Nov 2020] 

The degree of Master of Quantum Science and Technology shall be granted on the following conditions:

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the Quantum Science and Technology program on the recommendation of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Faculty of the Department Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles. The candidate shall complete a minimum of 36 units (9 courses), including three lab courses.
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the Quantum Science and Technology degree as determined by Graduate Council.
4. The candidate should have maintained an average of at least a “B” (3.0 GPA) in all courses undertaken in graduate status at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Regulation 632. Master of Applied Chemical Sciences (M.A.C.S.)

[En 9 Mar 2021] 

The degree of Master of Applied Chemical Sciences (M. A. C. S.) will be granted on the following conditions: 

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the M. A. C. S. program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 
2. The candidate shall have completed a two-year program of graduate study and other program requirements as prescribed by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles. 
3. The candidate must maintain a "B" average in all course work undertaken as a graduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles. 
4. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the Master’s degree as determined by Graduate Council.
5. A capstone project is required of each candidate.

Regulation 633. Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH)

[En 12 May 2022] 

The degree of Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH) shall be granted on the following conditions: 

1. The candidate shall have been admitted to the MDSH program by the Division of Graduate Education on the recommendation of the Department of Biostatistics. 
2. The candidate shall have completed the program of courses and other requirements prescribed by the Faculty of the Department of Biostatistics at the University of California, Los Angeles. 
3. The candidate shall have met the requirements for the MDSH degree as determined by the Graduate Council.
4. All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better and students must maintain an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or better to remain in good standing. 

Section 6. Graduate Level Certificates

Regulation 700. Certificates of Completion

1. The Graduate School of Education is authorized to issue Certificates of Completion to those who have fulfilled the requirements of the various approved curricula leading to credentials for teaching and other forms of educational service. The form of the certificate to be issued is as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

This is to certify that ___ has completed all academic and professional requirements of the UCLA approved program of preparation for the ___ and is recommended to the California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing for this credential.

Dated: ____

____________________________

Chancellor

_____________________________

Dean, Graduate School of Education

Regulation 702. General Requirements for Certificates of Completion

1. Multiple and Single Subject Instruction Credentials
   1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or higher degree, except in professional education, from an approved institution.
   2. Completion of a major in a teaching or subject field(s). The major must have a waiver from the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing or the candidate must pass an academic examination.
   3. Satisfactory performance on a United States Constitution examination or equivalent.
   4. Completion of the approved program of study, which consists of 22 quarter units (six courses) plus student teaching, in academic residence at UCLA; once the approved program is begun and until completion, no more than one quarter (excluding summer) may elapse during which no approved program work is undertaken.
2. Specialist Credential in Reading
   1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an institution of acceptable standing.
   2. Completion of an approved program of professional preparation leading to a preliminary teaching credential.
   3. Completion of a minimum of one year of successful teaching. (May be completed concurrently with the Specialist program.)
   4. Enrollment in the M.Ed. degree program with a specialization in the Teaching of Reading.
   5. Completion of the approved program of study, consisting of 40 quarter units (7 graduate Education courses and 3 courses from an approved list of electives), in academic residence at UCLA.
   6. Completion of varied and intensive supervised field experiences.
3. Pupil Personnel Services Credential
   1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an institution of acceptable standing.
   2. Enrollment in a higher degree program in the Counseling field of specialization.
   3. Completion of the approved program of study, consisting of 56 quarter units (14 graduate Education courses), in academic residence at UCLA.
   4. Completion of varied and intensive supervised field experiences and directed independent study.
4. School Psychologist Services Credential
   1. Completion of the Pupil Personnel Services Credential program at UCLA.
   2. Enrollment in a higher degree program in the Counseling field of specialization.
   3. Completion of the approved program of study, consisting of 44 quarter units (11 graduate Education Courses), in academic residence at UCLA.
   4. Completion of varied and intensive research practicum and internship experiences.
5. Administrative Services Credential
   1. Hold a valid teaching credential and verify a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
   2. Satisfactory completion of the UCLA Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program with the specialization in Administrative and Policy Studies in Education.
   3. The program, designed to prepare competent, highly trained educational professional for careers in administrative leadership, consists of a minimum of 36 quarter units completed in graduate status, including required courses in research methodology, basic professional studies, and an intensive administrative internship. [Am 28 May 1981]

Regulation 705. Certificate of Specialization in Library and Information Science

1. Requirements for Admission 
   1. Unconditional admission to graduate status by the Graduate Division, Los Angeles.
   2. The M.L.S. degree (or equivalent first professional graduate degree) awarded by a school or department accredited by the American Library Association.
   3. Such other special admission requirements as may be established by the Faculty of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
2. Requirements for the Certificate
   1. A course of study in a field of specialization approved by the Faculty of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science and the Graduate Council, Los Angeles.
   2. The course of study must include at least nine courses in the 100-, 200-, 400-, or 500- series; and not more than three of these courses may be internship courses in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (i.e., GSIS 490 series).
   3. The minimum residence requirement is three consecutive quarters; and the course of study must be completed within four quarters.
   4. The candidate must be recommended for the Certificate by the Dean of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science and by the University Librarian.
3. The form of the Certificate shall be as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION

IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

The Faculty of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science certifies that (Name) (Prof. Degree) (Date of Degree) [University which awarded degree] has been a full-time graduate student on the Los Angeles campus of the University of California from (Date) to (Date) and has satisfactorily completed a special course of study in the field of ____ 

Dated: ________________________

_______________________________

Chancellor, Los Angeles

_____________________________________________

Dean of Graduate School of Library and Information Science

_______________________________

Dean of the Graduate Division

_______________________________

University Librarian

Regulation 708. Certificate of Postgraduate Medical Study

The Academic Senate authorizes the Departments of Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology, Pediatrics, and Radiological Sciences of the School of Medicine to issue a Certificate of Postgraduate Medical Study to graduate students in any of the above-mentioned departments who have met the following requirements:

1. Requirements for admission as a graduate student in any of the above-mentioned departments.
   1. The applicant:
      1. Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school and school of osteopathy and must have successfully completed an approved internship.
      2. Must give evidence of high moral and ethical character and of adequate motivation and aptitude.
      3. Must have been appointed as Resident in one of the above-named departments at the University or at an affiliated hospital.
      4. Must have been approved for admission by the chairman of the appropriate department and by the Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies.
2. Requirements for the Certificate
   1. The candidate must have completed one or more years of residency training at the University or at an affiliated hospital, during which time he or she must have performed the work satisfactorily and demonstrated high moral and ethical standards. The Certificate of Post-graduate Medical Training shall specify the period of study completed and this in no case shall be less than one year.
   2. The candidate must have satisfactorily completed either a thesis on a selected subject or a research project, and may also be required to perform special teaching or special administrative duties.
   3. The candidate must have been recommended by the chairman of the appropriate department.
3. The form of the Certificate of Postgraduate Medical Study shall be as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

LOS ANGELES

CERTIFICATE OF POST GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDY

(Name) (Prof. Degree) (Date of Degree) [University which awarded degree] has completed successfully academic and clinical studies in the field of ____ on the Los Angeles campus of the University, covering a period of ____ months, between the dates of ________ and ______

Dated: __________________________

______________________________

Chairman, Department of _________

_____________________________

Chief of Division

_____________________________

Chancellor of the University at Los Angeles

_____________________________

Dean, School of Medicine

Regulation 709. Certificate of Graduate Training in Mental Retardation and Other Developmental Disabilities [Rescinded]

[En 12 Apr 1983; Am 7 Feb 1984; Rescinded 27 Nov 1990]

Regulation 710. Certificate of Resident Study for Foreign Students 

Each college, school or graduate division of the University may issue a certificate of resident study to any foreign student under its jurisdiction provided that:

1. The student has completed at least nine courses with a grade average of at least 2.0 (2.5 in the Graduate Division).
2. The student has conducted satisfactorily a research program of at least nine calendar months.
3. The award of certificate is recommended by the department chairman in the student's major subject.
4. The student's studies are not covered by a diploma or other certificate.
5. The student's visa requires his or her return upon completion of studies in the United States. The certificate shall be in the following form:

Dated:___________________

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENT STUDY

(Name) has completed studies at UCLA in the fields of _______________ covering a period of _______________ months, between the dates of _______________ and _______________

____________________________

Chancellor of the University at Los Angeles

____________________________

Dean, School of Medicine

____________________________

Department Chairman

Regulation 712. Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second/Foreign Language

The Academic Senate authorizes the Department of Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language of the College of Letters and Science to issue a Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second/Foreign Language to students who have met the following requirements: [Am 5 Jun 2006]

1. Both American and foreign students must have an educational background sufficient to qualify them as teachers in their home state or country, and will normally be admitted to the University as regular graduate students. With the approval of the Dean of the and the Chairman of the Department of Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language, regular graduate admission may be granted to bona fide foreign students solely for the purpose of pursuing the courses leading to this Certificate, provided they must meet graduate admission requirements. Students who do not meet these requirements may, upon recommendation of the Chairman of the Department of Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language, be admitted in limited status to pursue the course leading to the Certificate. [Am 5 Jun 2006]
2. All students must have successfully completed the nine-course program of postgraduate work in this field prescribed by the Department of Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language and approved by the Graduate Council. [Am 5 Jun 2006]
3. The Certificate given to such students shall read as follows: [Am 5 Jun 2006]

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE

LOS ANGELES

(Name) having completed successfully the one-year specialized courses of post-graduate studies prescribed by the department of Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language, has awarded this CERTIFICATE IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Dated: ______________________

____________________________

Chancellor

____________________________

Dean

____________________________

Department Chairman

Regulation 714. Certificate of Specialization in Engineering and Applied Science Credentials

1. Requirement for Admission. Identical with the requirement for admission to graduate status, viz., the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree from an institution of recognized standing with academic preparation equivalent to that required for a comparable degree at the University of California. The applicant’s record of achievement for the junior and senior years and especially in the major field should be strong. For whatever graduate study he or she may have undertaken at any other college or university, there should be at least a B average. In addition, honors, awards, and experience related to the applicant’s proposed field of study are important.
2. Requirements for the Certificate.
   1. A course of study in a field of specialization approved by the Graduate Policy Committee of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and by the Graduate Council, Los Angeles.
   2. The course of study must include no fewer than five courses in the 100-, 200-series; not less than two of three courses must be the 200 level.
   3. No work completed for any other previously awarded graduate degree or credential can be applied toward this certificate.
   4. The time limitation for completion of a certificate program is two calendar years.
   5. Successful completion of this certificate program requires an overall minimum B average as well as a minimum B average in the 200-series courses.
   6. The candidate must be recommended for the Certificate by the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
3. The form of the Certificate shall be as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION IN ENGINEERING

AND APPLIED SCIENCE

The faculty of the School of Engineering and Applied Science certifies that

(Name) has been a graduate student on the Los Angeles campus of the University of California from _______ to ______ and has satisfactorily completed a special course of study in the field of ___________________

Dated: ________________________

______________________________

Chancellor, Los Angeles

______________________________

Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science

______________________________

Dean of the Graduate Division

Regulation 716. Certificate of Postdoctoral Dental Study

1. Requirements for admission to an approved program of specialized study. The applicant:
   1. Must be accepted for admission as a postdoctoral student in the School of Dentistry.
   2. Must be a graduate of an accredited dental school and must have attained the D.D.S., D.M.D., or equivalent degree.
   3. Must give evidence of high moral and ethical character and of adequate motivation and aptitude.
   4. Must have been appointed as a postdoctoral student in the Division on the UCLA School of Dentistry where his or her field of specialization is to be pursued, or at an affiliated hospital.
   5. Must have been approved for admission by the Chairman of the Division in which the studies are to be carried out.
2. Requirements for the Certificate:
   1. The candidate must have completed a minimum of 18 months of post-doctoral training in the UCLA School of Dentistry or at an affiliated hospital, during which time he or she must have performed the work satisfactorily and demonstrated high moral and ethical standards. The Certificate of Postdoctoral Dental Study shall specify the period of study completed, and this in no case shall be fewer than 19 months. Examinations in courses and for certification will be required as indicated in the approved programs of study leading to the certificate.
   2. The candidate must have satisfactorily completed either a thesis on a selected subject or a research project, and may also be required to perform special teaching or special teaching or special administrative duties.
   3. The candidate must be recommended by the Chairman of the Division in which the candidate's duties have been carried out.
   4. Since the major objective of specialty education in dentistry is to prepare dentist to meet the requirements for specialty practice, each program must meet the minimum requirement of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Society in this regard. The approved Statement of Policy, since 1959, reads in part: "Each Board shall require for eligibility for certification as a diplomat a minimum of two academic years of postgraduate study in recognized institutions, or two calendar years of advanced study if the programs involve hospital internships and residencies." While the number of courses is purposely not specified, it is generally to be expected that approximately fifty percent of the time for each program will be devoted to academic pursuits, formal course work, seminars etc., while the remaining fifty percent is devoted to clinical training and experience. Thus, in a forty-hour week the time overall in the two-year program is divided so that twenty hours are academic and twenty hours are clinical experience.
3. The form of the Certificate of Postdoctoral Dental Study shall be as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

LOS ANGELES

CERTIFICATE OF POSTDOCTORAL DENTAL STUDY

(Name) has completed successfully academic and clinical studies in the field of ____________ on the Los Angeles campus of the University, covering a period of _________ months, between the dates of ____________ and _____________.

__________________________

Date

_______________________________

Chairman, Division_________________

_______________________________

Chancellor of the University at Los Angeles

_______________________________

Dean, School of Dentistry

Regulation 717. Certificate of Clinical Psychology Internship

The Los Angeles Division of the Academic Senate authorizes the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, to issue Clinical Psychology internship Certificate to qualifying students upon satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

1. Requirements for admission to an approved program of specialized study. The applicant:
   1. Must be accepted for training by the Division of Medical Psychology Training Committee in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences.
   2. Must be enrolled in or graduated from a doctoral program in clinical psychology; or must meet the American Psychology Association criteria for retaining in a new specialty.
2. Requirements for the Certificate
   1. The candidate must have completed at least six months of internship training at the University or in affiliated mental health programs, during which time he or she must have performed the work satisfactorily and demonstrated high ethical standards. the Certificate of Clinical Psychology internship shall specify the period of study completed, and this in no case shall be less than six months.
   2. The candidate must have been recommended by the Director of Training in Clinical Psychology.
3. The form of the Certificate of Clinical Psychology Internship shall be as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

LOS ANGELES

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

CERTIFICATE OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

(Name) has successfully completed a clinical psychology internship on the Los Angeles Campus of the University, covering a period of _______________, between the dates of _______________ and _______________

Dated:________________________

_____________________________

Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

_____________________________

Chief, Division of Medical Psychology

_______________________________

Dean, School of Medicine

_______________________________

Chancellor

[En 5/25/81]

Regulation 718. Certificate of Postdoctoral Study

Systemwide Bylaw 330.B.3.c of the Academic Senate defines and authorizes the divisional Graduate Council to set standards for the appointment of Postdoctoral Scholars and for their enrollment by the Graduate Division.

The Los Angeles Division of the Academic Senate authorizes departments and the research units to recommend, and the Graduate Division in Postdoctoral Scholar Status and who have satisfactorily completed an approved program of research and training within a department or research unit of the University of California, Los Angles, in accordance with the standards set by the Graduate Council. The award of this Certificate will not entitle the recipient to claim credit toward any graduate degree.

1. The Council-approved standards for Postdoctoral Scholar Status at UCLA shall be administered by the Dean of the Graduate Division and be published and distributed to departments and other comparable academic research units.
2. Acceptance in Postdoctoral Scholar Status shall be recommended by a faculty supervisor and the chairman of the Department or head of the research unit, and approved by the Dean of the Graduate Division.
3. Requirements for the Certificate
   1. Enrollment with the Graduate Division throughout the eligibility period, ordinarily not to exceed three years.
   2. Satisfactory performance in an approved program of research and training, and recommendation from a faculty supervisor and the Chairman of the Department or head of the research unit with which the Postdoctoral Scholar has been associated.
4. The form of the Certificated of Postdoctoral Study shall be as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

GRADUATE DIVISION

LOS ANGELES

CERTIFICATE OF POSTDOCTORAL STUDY

(Name) has satisfactorily completed a program of postdoctoral studies in the field of ________________________________on the Los Angeles Campus of the University, covering a period of ________ months, between the dates of __________ and __________.

Dated:_______________________

____________________________

Chancellor

_____________________________

Dean, Graduate Division

_____________________________

Department Chair

_____________________________

Faculty Sponsor [Am 4/9/85]

Regulation 725. Certificate of Specialization in Architecture/Urban Design

1. Requirements for Admission
   1. Unconditional admission to graduate status by the Graduate Division, Los Angeles.
   2. The B. Arch. degree or comparable from an accredited school of architecture.
   3. Admission requirements as prescribed by the Architecture/Urban Design program.
   4. Professional experience as an architect.
2. Requirements for the Certificate
   1. A course of study in a field of specialization approved by the faculty of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning and the graduate Council, Los Angeles.
   2. The course of study must include 36 units (9 courses) in the 200, 400 and 500 series.
   3. The minimum residence requirement is three quarters as a full-time student.
   4. No work completed for another graduate degree or certificate will be applied toward the work required for this certificate.
   5. Each certificate student will be required to adhere to the standards set by the Graduates Division.
   6. The candidate must be recommended for the Certificate by the Program Head of the Architecture/Urban Design Program and the Dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
3. The form of the Certificate shall be as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION IN ARCHITECTURE/URBAN DESIGN

The Faculty of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning certifies that (Name) (Prof. Degree) (Date of Degree) [University which awarded degree] has been a full-time graduate student on the Los Angeles campus of the University of California from ________ to ________ and has satisfactorily completed a special course of study in the field of _______________

Dated:________________________

_____________________________

Chancellor

_____________________________

Dean of the Graduate Division

_____________________________

Dean, School of Architecture and Urban Planning

_____________________________

Program Head, Architecture/Urban Design