<p>Good questions!</p>
<p>1) Yes, it is called "breadth requirements" in UCR, in UCLA, I believe it is called "general education" and once you completed it, you will not have to do it again.
2)Try to do finish it, I can tell you, for psychology (letter and science major) general education is very important! </p>
<p>let me give you this link:
<a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/general_info/uc_reviews/transfer_app.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/general_info/uc_reviews/transfer_app.html</a>
the most essential factors in determining admission are: general ed, lower division, GPA... so on! </p>
<p>Also: For UC transferring to UC, your GPA STILL transfers! CCC transferring to UC, your GPA does NOT transfer!</p>