Jun 20, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Comparative International Studies, B.A. (2025-2026) - Roadmap


The roadmap outlines a recommended sequence of courses to follow in order to complete your degree in a timely manner. It is designed to take into account General Education courses and major preparation courses that will satisfy multiple requirements with one course. The roadmap suggests sequencing to ensure that you complete prerequisite courses prior to taking the higher-level course.

Year 1


Fall Semester (16 units)


Spring Semester (16 units)


Year 2


Fall Semester (15 units)


  • Major Prep: Course in Secondary Region Units: 3
  • Minor Prep / Language 3rd Semester Units: 5
  • Biological Science [5B]  Units: 3
  • Laboratory [5C]  Units: 1
    • Must be in the same subject area as the Physical or Biological Science course taken.
  • Arts [3A]  Units: 3

Spring Semester (13 units)


Year 3


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


  • Study Abroad Requirement: See Major Department
    • All Comparative International Studies majors are required to complete a Study Abroad Requirement. See Major Adviser to make arrangements to meet this requirement.
  • Major: Primary Region Units: 6
  • Major: Secondary Region or Language Units: 3
  • Upper Division Minor: Language Units: 3
  • Study Abroad Units: 3

Year 4


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


Degree Total (120 units)