<p>This might seem like a dumb question, but I swear I did my research! I was on their registrar site for almost an hour and found nothing. The only thing I learned was that they require a History course and a Writing course. However, somehow, I doubt this is all. Does anyone know what the distribution requirements, or the core requirements are at University of California at Santa Barbara?</p>
<p>Taken from the UCSB 2004-05 General Catalog, which you can access online, these are the requirements for the College of Letters and Science. There may be different general ed requirements for engineering, or the College of Creative Studies.</p>
<p><The General Education Program
The General Education Program is the common intellectual experience of all UCSB students, whatever their majors. Through the General Education Program, students receive orientation to a broad range of intellectual disciplines: the kinds of questions that are addressed, the methods for solving problems, and the strategies for communicating findings and conclusions. </p>
<p>The General Education Program is multidisciplinary. It requires study in science and mathematics, history of Western civilization, social science, arts, and literatures. It also requires at least one course in a non-Western culture and at least one course that focuses on the history and cultural, intellectual, and social experience of designated U.S. ethnic groups. </p>
<p>The General Education Program also provides opportunities to acquire university-level skills in writing, critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and foreign languages, in courses specifically devoted to these topics and also in courses in which practice and instruction in these topics are embedded in the study of other subjects. </p>
<p>General Education Requirements </p>
<p>Students in the College of Letters and Science must complete the General Education requirements appropriate to their degree (B.A., B.S., B.F.A., or B.M.) in order to qualify for graduation. ></p>
<p>Thanks for the information guys! Though I feel kinda dumb now.</p>
<p>Don't feel dumb, Spooky. Lots of good info is buried on their site. I often find good info when I'm really looking up something else!</p>
<p>Lol, thanks! I'm an out of stater, but gosh, the more I look at their site and course offerings, the more I like it.</p>
<p>If I remember correctly, you're in Florida, right? A beach-loving student would fall in love with the place. I am a UCSB alum, and my daughter is now a student there-- once she saw the setting, she couldn't imagine herself anywhere else. I'm not as positive that the majors offered suit her as well, but she's bound and determined to make it work for her!</p>
<p>I'm actually in Connecticut, though I come from a country filled with tropical beaches. I fell in love with the academics of the school first, the location second ;) Although, I just looked at their application and its very....thorough, especially the a-g course listing. At the very least, it'll be time consuming. </p>
<p>PS: I wan't wait to hear what my mom says when she finds out I'm looking at a school on the other side of the country!</p>
<p>I was going to edit my post to ask another question, but since it won't let me, I'll have to create a new post. How do I know if the Honors courses offered at my school are UC approved? I think they only have "approved" Honor courses for those offered in CA schools only, but I'm just making sure.</p>
<p>The a-g requirements you're talking about isn't that time consuming. Many classes satisfy multiple areas. Just plan it out, unlike me, who took a load of useless classes that I already satisified. ;_; </p>
<p>As for UC approved honors, I would think it'd be best to check with your High School counselors.</p>
<p>Thanks; that's a good idea! I sense a chances thread coming soon...Actually no, I will be strong. I already know what people are going to say anyway, so what's the point? Thanks for your replies though!</p>