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Approved Courses for Summer Pathway Students

Take two approved courses from the list that aligns with your pathway!

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Course Enrollment: All participants in Summer Pathways are expected to take two courses in Session 6C that do NOT conflict with the program’s co-curriculars (Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm-4:30pm).  Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a writing course as one of the courses in their schedule. Students may also enroll in an optional 3rd course (University Studies 10A).

Disclaimer: It is the student’s responsibility to confirm the course they are enrolling in is approved, available, and does not have any time conflicts. Some of the courses on this list may currently be full/closed or waitlisted. Due to changes in course modality, if you are interested in taking a class that is indicated as online, you MUST enroll in a second class that is approved and in-person.

You may click on each individual course to view the Schedule of Classes, which contains important information regarding number of available spaces, units, date and time, course instructor, and more. For major and minor requirements, please defer to the major or minor’s department website for further guidance.

Social Science Pathway Courses

ANTHRO 4 – Culture and Communication (ONLINE)
LEC 1 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00am – 10:50AM 

  • Satisfies Social Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Anthropology B.A/B.S major and minor
  • Satisfies a prep course for Communication major

CCAS 10A – Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Studies: History and Culture (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays 2:00pm – 4:30pm 

  • Satisfies Literary & Cultural Analysis OR Philosophical & Linguistics Analysis OR Visual & Performing Arts GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Chicana and Chicano Studies major and minor

CCAS 10B – Intro to Chicana/Chicano Studies: Social Structure & Contemporary Conditions (ONLINE)
LEC 2 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00AM – 11:30AM

  • Satisfies Historical Analysis OR Social Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Chicana and Chicano Studies major and minor
  • Satisfies a prep course for Labor Studies major

CLASSIC 10 – Discovering Greeks (ONLINE)
LEC 1 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 10:00AM – 11:50AM

  • Satisfies Literary & Cultural Analysis GE OR Historical Analysis GE

CLASSIC 30 – Classical Mythology (ONLINE)
LEC 1 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 1:00pm-2:50pm

  • Satisfies Literary & Cultural Analysis  OR Social Analysis GE

COMM 1 – Principles of Oral Communication (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays 10:45AM – 12:50PM

  • Satisfies a prep course for Communication major

 

ECON 1 – Principles of Economics (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:45AM – 12:50PM

  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors: Communications, Economics, Business Economics, and Math/Economics
  • May be satisfied with AP/IB exam

ECON 2 – Principles of Economics (has prerequisite) (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00pm – 3:05pm

  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors: Economics, Business Economics, and Math/Economics
  • May be satisfied with AP/IB exam

ECON 41 – Probability and Statistics for Economists (has prerequisite) (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays 10:45AM – 12:50PM

  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors: Communications, Economics, and Business Economics, Geography, and Geography/Environmental Science

GEOG 7 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (ONLINE-ASYNCHRONOUS)
LEC 2 TIME: VARIES

  • Satisfies Life Science GE OR Physical Science GE OR Social Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Geospatial Information Systems & Technology minor

ISLM ST M20 – Introduction to Islam (ONLINE-ASYNCHRONOUS)
LEC 2 TIME: VARIES

  • Satisfies Historical Analysis GE OR Philosophical & Linguistics Analysis GE

JAPAN 75 – Anime (ONLINE)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays 1:00pm – 3:05pm

  • Satisfies Visual & Performing Arts GE OR Social Analysis GE

LABR STD 10 Introduction to Labor and Workplace Studies (ONLINE)
LEC 1 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30AM – 12:00PM

  • Satisfies Social Analysis GE OR Historical Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Labor Studies major

LING 1 Introduction to Study of Language (ONLINE-ASYNCHRONOUS)
LEC 2 TIME: VARIES

  • Satisfies Philosophical & Linguistics GE OR Life Science GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Cognitive Science major
  • Satisfies a prep course for Communication major

LING 20 – Introduction to Linguistic Analysis (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:00AM – 12:50PM

  • Satisfies Philosophical & Linguistics GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Cognitive Science major

PHILOS 3 – Historical Introduction to Philosophy (ONLINE-ASYNCHRONOUS)
LEC 1 TIME: VARIES

  • Satisfies Philosophical & Linguistics GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Psychology major

PHILOS 7 – Introduction to Philosophy of Mind (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 11:30AM-12:50PM 

  • Satisfies Philosophical & Linguistics GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Psychology major
  • Satisfies a prep course for Cognitive Science major

POL SCI 10: Introduction to Political Theory (ONLINE)
LEC 2: Mondays/Wednesdays 3:15PM-5:20PM

  • Satisfies Social Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Political Science major

POL SCI 20: World Politics (ONLINE)
LEC 3 Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30AM-10:35AM

  • Satisfies Social Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Political Science major

POL SCI 40 – Introduction to America Politics (ONLINE)
LEC 4 Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:45AM-12:50PM (online)

  • Satisfies Social Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Political Science major
  • Satisfies a prep course for Communication major
  • Satisfies a prep course for American Indian Studies major

SOCIOL 1 Introductory Sociology (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 TIME: VARIES (online asynchronous option)
LEC 3: Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00AM-12:50PM

  • Satisfies Social Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Communication major
  • Satisfies a prep course for the Sociology major

SPAN 44 – Latin American Cultures (IN-PERSON)
LEC 1 Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30AM – 11:20AM

  • Satisfies Historical Analysis GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Labor Studies major

Life Science Pathway Courses

ASTRO 5: Life in Universe (ONLINE)
LEC 2 Tuesdays/Thursday 11:00am-12:50pm

  • Satisfies Life Science GE or Physical Science GE

CHEM 14B – General Chemistry for Life Scientists II (Has prerequisite) (ONLINE)
LEC 1 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 11:00AM-12:50PM

  • Satisfies Physical Science GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors and minors: Anthropology B.S major, Computational Systems Biology major, Biology major, Ecology, Behavioral, Evolution major, Marine Biology major, Physiological Science major, Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics (MIMG) major, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major, Neuroscience major, Psychobiology major, and Human Biology & Society BA/BS majors

 

COM HLT 48: Nutrition and Food Studies: Principles and Practice (ONLINE-ASYNCHRONOUS)
LEC 2 TIME: VARIES

  • Satisfies Life Science GE

EPS SCI 15: Blue Planet: Introduction to Oceanography (IN-PERSON)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 1:30pm – 2:50pm

  • Satisfies Life Science GE or Physical Science GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for Marine Biology major

LIFE SCI 7A – Cell and Molecular Biology (IN-PERSON)
LEC 3 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9:00AM – 10:50AM

  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors and minors: Anthropology B.S major, Computational Systems Biology major, Biology major, Ecology, Behavioral, Evolution major, Marine Biology major, Conservation Biology minor, Evolutionary Medicine minor, Physiological Science major, Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics (MIMG) major, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major, Neuroscience major, Psychobiology majors, and Human Biology & Society BA/BS majors

LIFE SCI 7B – Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology (Has prerequisite) (ONLINE)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9:00AM – 10:50AM

  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors and minors: Anthropology B.S major, Computational Systems Biology major, Biology major, Ecology, Behavioral, Evolution major, Marine Biology major, Conservation Biology minor, Evolutionary Medicine minor, Physiological Science major, Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics (MIMG) major, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major, Neuroscience major, Psychobiology majors, and Human Biology & Society BA/BS majors

NURSING 3: Human Physiology for Healthcare Providers (ONLINE-ASYNCRHONOUS)
LEC 1 TIME: VARIES

  • Satisfies Life Science GE

PHYSICS 1A – Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics (Has prerequisite) (ONLINE)
LEC 2 Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays 9:00AM – 10:15AM

  • Satisfies Physical Science GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors and minors: Computational Systems Biology major, Biology major, Ecology, Behavioral, Evolution major, Marine Biology major, Physiological Science major, Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics (MIMG) major, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major, Neuroscience major, Psychology major, Psychobiology major, Cognitive Science major, and Human Biology & Society BS major

 

PSYCH 10 – Introductory Psychology (IN-PERSON)
LEC 3 Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:45AM – 12:50PM 
LEC 4 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00PM-3:05PM

  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors and minors: Psychology major, Psychobiology major, Cognitive Science major, Applied Developmental Psychology minor, and Communications major

PSYCH 20A – MATLAB Programming for Behavioral Sciences (ONLINE)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays 1:00PM-3:05PM

  • Satisfies a prep course for Cognitive Science major

PSYCH 85: Introduction to Cognitive Science (ONLINE)
LEC 1 Mondays/Wednesdays 10:45AM-12:50PM

  • Satisfies a prep course for Cognitive Science major

 

STATS 10 – Introduction to Statistical Reasoning (ONLINE)
LEC 3 Mondays/Wednesdays 12:00pm – 1:50PM 

  • Satisfied Physical Science GE OR Life Science GE
  • Satisfies a prep course for the following majors and minors: Computational Systems Biology major, Neuroscience major, Psychology major, Human Biology & Society BS/BA majors, Communications major, Geography major, Geography/Environmental Science major, Political Science major, and Sociology majo

University Studies 10A (optional 3rd course)

Discover the pathway to success.
 
Enhance your Summer Pathway experience by enrolling in University Studies 10A, a 2-unit course that will equip you with the tools you need to navigate and understand the multifaceted nature of studying at a research institution. This course covers topics that will inform the way you understand and engage with the program co-curriculars. Learn how intersecting identities shape your unique experiences and how to best use campus resources and connections to your advantage. Enroll in this course and continue building your community of support while learning what it takes to not just succeed, but thrive at an institution like UCLA.

 

University Studies 10A: Ace UCLA ǀ Critical Strategies to Achieve Undergraduate Excellence (First- and Second-Year Students) 

University Studies imparts UCLA students with critical strategies to achieve undergraduate excellence at a top-tier research institution. The curriculum teaches the research university’s mission, rigors, and expectations of students, as well as its pedagogical implications. It cultivates a formal space on campus where UCLA students learn the following: to engage collaboratively with their diverse community of scholars; to comprehend and apply effective learning strategies and theoretical foundations of college student development; to navigate the complex structure of the University; to practice resilience and growth mindset; to think critically about diversity and their identity; and to be fully aware of their value to the intellectual fabric of the institution as contributors to innovative research and scholarship.

As long as a student indicates “yes” to the question “Would you like to enroll in University Studies 10A?”, they will be manually enrolled in one of the following seminars:

Seminar 2 – Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00AM-11:20AM (Location: In-person, Royce 152)

Seminar 3 – Mondays & Wednesdays 1:00PM-2:20PM (Location: In-person, Royce 152)

Please allow 3-5 business days for the course to appear on your Study List.

 

Writing Requirement Courses

Strong writing skills are essential in any career field. Having strong writing skills promotes creativity, allows you to communicate effectively and connect with people, and enhances your overall credibility as a working professional.

To improve the range and proficiency of undergraduate writing skills, UCLA requires students to satisfy the following writing requirements: Entry Level Writing, Writing I, and Writing II. In these writing courses, students will learn about the basic writing concepts needed for an undergraduate education, critical thinking skills and written communication skills.

Satisfying these requirements will prepare you for success as a UCLA student both during your undergraduate time and beyond. We strongly encourage students to get ahead and consider enrolling in a writing courses as one of the courses in their schedule.

All students entering UC as freshmen must fulfill the Entry Level Writing Requirement, either by demonstrating proficiency through qualifying test scores, UC-transferable college English composition courses or by following UCLA’s instructions for meeting the Entry Level Writing Requirement. Satisfying this requirement demonstrates readiness for Writing I.

Before Enrolling at UCLA
You can satisfy the Entry Level Writing Requirement if you:

  • Score 30 or better on ACT English Language Arts, or 63 or better on ACT English + Reading.
  • Score 680 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT. Please note: The digital SAT Reading and Writing section score has not been approved to meet the ELWR. 
  • Score 3 or higher on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in English (Language or Literature) or Seminar.
  • Score of 3 or higher on the College Board Advanced Placement assessment in Research.
  • Score 5 or higher on an International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination in English (Language A only)
  • Score of 6 or higher on a Standard Level Examination in English (Language A only).
  • Achieve a passing score on the UC Analytics Writing Placement Exam (AWPE)

After Enrolling at UCLA 
If you have not met the ELWR requirement before enrolling at UCLA, you must take the Informed Placement Process (IPP, formerly AWPE) and complete the required UCLA Composition course(s) with a grade of C or better. Students participating in Summer Pathways must take the AWPE on one of the following dates:

  • Monday, June 24th, 2024 10:00am-1:00pm
  • Monday, July 8th, 2024 10:00am-1:00pm

Please visit the UCLA Writing Programs page for more information regarding costs and registration steps.

Please note from the IPP, students may place into other courses (English Composition 1, English Composition 1A, English Composition 1B, English Composition 1C, or English Composition 2i) that are not being offered during Summer Session 6C. If you place into a writing course that is not offered, you may take your writing course in the Fall instead.

Students who have satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement may move onto the Writing I Requirement. This requirement is informally known as “Freshman Composition”. Per the UCLA Writing programs, you may satisfy this requirement through the following ways:

Before Enrolling at UCLA
You can satisfy the Writing I Requirement if you:

  • Score of 4 or 5 on the AP English Language or Literature Exam
  • Present transfer credit for an acceptable college level course in English Composition (passed with a C or better) at another institution. This course can be completed after you start your coursework at UCLA.

After Enrolling at UCLA
If you have not met the Writing I requirement before enrolling at UCLA, you must complete English Composition 3 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

Students who have successfully completed Entry Level Writing and Writing I may consider enrolling in a Writing II course. While Writing I prepares students for college-level academic writing, Writing II introduces you to the ways different disciplines are writing to discover, evaluate, and disseminate new knowledge. You can satisfy the Writing II Requirement by taking any UCLA course with a “W” designation. These courses are offered in many disciplines.

Writing II Course Options (Offered Session 6C)

AN N EA 15W Women and Power in Ancient World  (Online-Asynchronous)
LEC 2 Time Varies 

ASIAN M60W: Introduction to Buddhism (NO LOCATION LISTED)
LEC 2 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 1:00PM-3:15PM

 

If you have not satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement, please schedule a time to take the Informed Placement Process (IPP, formerly AWPE) . Enrollment will be determined after exam results are received. 

If you have already satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement, you may proceed with enrolling in English Composition 3. Here are the Session 6C offerings:

LEC 3: Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30pm (online)

LEC 4: Monday/Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm (online)

LEC 13: Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30pm (in-person)

Sample Schedules

Pathway Course + Writing Course OR Pathway Course + Pathway Course

Sample Schedule #1:  SOCIOL 1 + ENG COMP 2 + UNIV ST 10A

  • Sociology 1 is a prep course for Communications and Sociology majors. This course also satisfies the Social Analysis GE
  • English Composition 2 satisfies the entry level writing requirement (depends on student exam placement)

Sample Schedule #2:  ECON 1 + ENG COMP 3

  • Economics 1 is a prep course for Communications, Economics, Business Economics, and Math/Economics majors. This course also satisfies the Social Analysis GE.
  • English Composition 3 satisfies writing I requirement (depends on student exam placement)

Sample Schedule #3:  ANTHRO 4+ CCAS 10A + UNIV ST 10A

  • Anthropology 1 is a prep course for Anthropology major/minor and Communications major. This course also satisfies the Social Analysis GE
  • Chicana/o Studies 10A is a prep course for Chicana/Chicano studies major. This course can also satisfy Literary & Cultural Analysis GE, Philosophical & Linguistics GE, or Visual & Performing Arts GE

Pathway Course + Writing Course OR Pathway Course + Pathway Course

 Sample Schedule #1: PSYCH 10 + ENG COMP 2 + UNIV ST 10A

  • *Psychology 10 satisfies a prep course for the following majors and minors: Psychology major, Psychobiology major, Cognitive Science major, Applied Developmental Psychology minor, and Communications majors.
  • English Composition 2 satisfies the entry level writing requirement (depends on student exam placement)

Sample Schedule #2:  PHYSICS 1A + ENG COMP 3 + UNIV ST 10A

  • Physics 1A satisfies a prep course for the following majors and minors: Computational Systems Biology major, Biology major, Ecology, Behavioral, Evolutionary major, Marine Biology major, Physiological Science major, Microbiology, immunology, & Molecular Genetics (MIMG) major, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major, Neuroscience major, Psychology major, Psychobiology major, Cognitive Science major, and Human Biology & Society BS major.  This course also satisfies the Physical Science GE.
  • English Composition 3 satisfies writing I requirement (depends on student exam placement)

 Sample Schedule #3:  ASTRO 5 + ANTHRO 1

  • Astro 5 satisfies Life Science GE or Physical Science GE
  • Anthropology 1 satisfies Social Science GE and satisfies prep courses for Anthropology and Human Biology & Society (B.S & B.A) majors.