Admissions Requirements
It is expected that applicants to any of the majors listed below will have a minimum GPA of 2.7 (A = 4.0) and demonstrate clear interest in their respective program through their application essay.
Admissions Recommendations
Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate interest and make additional progress toward degree completion by taking courses required by their desired Program(s) of Study. You can find more information including degree requirements by clicking on the majors listed below.
- ANTH 101, Introduction to Anthropology
- ANTH 102, Human Origins and Culture
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (requires a two-course English composition sequence at most schools)
- Supporting Courses, which can be selected in a single discipline (building towards a minor) or taken from a variety of disciplines related to aspects of interest to the student in Anthropology
- CMN 101, Public Speaking
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- CMN 101, Public Speaking
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- CWL 189, Lit of Asia & Africa I
- CWL 190, Lit of Asia & Africa II
- CWL 241, Early Masterpieces of Western Culture
- or CWL 242, Modern Masterpieces of Western Culture
- ENGL 101, Intro to Poetry
- or ENGL 102, Intro to Drama
- or ENGL 103, Intro to Fiction
- HIST 141, Western Civ to 1660
- HIST 142, Western Civ Since 1660
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- ENGL 218, Introduction to Shakespeare
- CWL 241, Early Masterpieces of Western Culture and CWL 242, Modern Masterpieces of Western Culture
- or HIST 141, Western Civ to 1660 and HIST 142, Western Civ Since 1660
- or HIST 171, US History to 1877 and HIST 172, US History Since 1877
- or HIST 255, British Isles to 1688 and HIST 256, Britain and World Since 1688
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
Science of the Earth System
- CHEM 102, General Chemistry I and CHEM 103, General Chemistry Lab I
- ECON 102, Microeconomic Principles
- or ACE 100, Agr Cons and Resource Econ
- MATH 220, Calculus
- PHYS 101, College Physics: Mech & Heat
- or PHYS 211, University Physics: Mechanics
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- STAT 100, Statistics
- or ECON 202, Economic Statistics I
Society & the Environment
- ECON 102, Microeconomic Principles
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- STAT 100, Statistics
- Or GEOG/SOC 280, Intro to Social Statistics
Completion of transfer equivalents to Illinois coursework which satisfy the following general education categories prior to transfer is also highly recommended for both concentrations:
- Cultural Studies: Non-Western/U.S Minority Culture(s)
- Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Culture(s)
- Humanities & the Arts: Literature & the Arts
- Natural Sciences & Technology: Life Sciences, Earth’s Bio Systems
- Natural Sciences & Technology: Physical Sciences, Earth’s Physical System
- Social & Behavioral Sciences: Social Sciences
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
For electives, special consideration should be given to courses that contribute to an understanding of the broad background against which the region and cultures of the area are studied. Examples are general courses in anthropology, economics, geography, Asian and modern European or world history, world literature, political science and sociology.
- ENGL 200, Introduction to the Study of Literature and Culture
- ENGL 209, Early British Literature and Culture
- ENGL 255, Early American Literature and Culture
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- Gender Studies Electives
- GGIS 101, Global Development & Environment
- GGIS 103, Earth’s Physical Systems
- GGIS 104, Social and Cultural Geography
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
Students specializing in the Physical Environment are encouraged to select transfer equivalents to MATH 220, Calculus.
- CHEM 102, General Chemistry I and CHEM 103, General Chemistry Lab I
- CHEM 104, General Chemistry II and CHEM 105, General Chemistry Lab II
- GEOL 107, Physical Geology
- MATH 220, Calculus
- PHYS 101, College Physics: Mech & Heat
- or PHYS 211, University Physics: Mechanics
- PHYS 102, College Physics: E&M & Modern
- or PHYS 212, University Physics: Elec & Mag
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- HIST 100, Global History
- HIST 141, Western Civ to 1660
- HIST 142, Western Civ Since 1660
- HIST 171, US History to 1877
- HIST 172, US History since 1877
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
It is recommended that students majoring in History complete two of the History courses listed above, as students will only receive credit towards the History major requirements by taking two of the History courses outlined. Additional History courses will count towards total credit hours for graduation.
- ARTH 110, Introduction to the History of Art and Visual Culture
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- Supporting Courses
Electives should be selected with consideration to the supporting course requirements for the major.
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
Additionally, completion of electives in Art History, Religion and Philosophy should be considered, including course equivalents for:
- CWL 111, or ENGL 114 or REL 101, Bible as Literature
- HEBR 201, Elementary Modern Hebrew I
- HIST 252 or JS 252, The Holocaust
- JS 201 or REL 212, History of Antisemitism
- REL 118 or ANTH 108 or JS 108 or PHIL 108, Religion & Society in West I
- REL 110, World Religions
- REL 283, ENGL 283 or CWL 283, Jewish Sacred Literature
- YDSH 101, Beginning Yiddish I
- CWL 241, Early Masterpieces of Western Culture
- or HIST 141, Western Civ to 1660
- CWL 242, Modern Masterpieces of Western Culture
- or HIST 142, Western Civ Since 1660
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- European Literature
Additionally, completion of electives in Art History, Religion and Philosophy should be considered.
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- LAST 170, Introduction to Latin America (if an equivalent is available)
Latin American Studies require study in one language other than English. Select from Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua or Native Languages, e.g., Maya (can be studied at the University of Chicago, University of Illinois consortium partner).
For electives, special consideration should be given to courses that contribute to an understanding of the broad background against which the region and cultures of the area are studied. Examples are general courses in anthropology, economics, geography, Asian and modern European or world history, world literature, political science and sociology.
- CW 104, Fiction Workshop I
- or CW 106, Poetry Workshop I
- LING 100, Intro to Language Science (if a transfer equivalent to this courses is not available, students should choose a transferable general education or elective course)
- LING 225, Language, Mind, and Brain (if a transfer equivalent to this courses is not available, students should choose a transferable general education or elective course)
- PSYC 100, Intro Psych
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- RHET 233, Adv Rhetoric & Composition
- Supporting Electives
- CW 104, Fiction Workshop I
- or CW 106, Poetry Workshop I
- LING 100, Intro to Language Science (if a transfer equivalent to this courses is not available, students should choose a transferable general education or elective course)
- LING 225, Language, Mind, and Brain (if a transfer equivalent to this courses is not available, students should choose a transferable general education or elective course)
- PSYC 100, Intro Psych
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- RHET 233, Adv Rhetoric & Composition
- Supporting Electives
- PHIL 101, Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 102, Logic and Reasoning
- or PHIL 103, Logic and Reasoning QR II
- or PHIL 202, Symbolic Logic
- PHIL 105, Introduction to Ethics
- Philosophy Electives
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- ECON 102, Microeconomic Principles
- ECON 103, Macroeconomic Principles
- PS 101, Intro to U.S. Government & Politics
- PS 240, Into to Comparative Politics
- PS 280, Intro to International Relations
- PSYC 100, Intro Psych
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- PS 220, Intro to Public Policy
- or PS 230, Intro to Political Research
- or PS 270, Intro to Political Theory
- or 300 level courses.
- STAT 100, Statistics,
- or MATH 220, Calculus
- or MATH 234, Calculus for Business I
- or CS 105, Intro Computing: Non-Tech
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
- REL 104, Asian Mythology
- or REL 286, Introduction to Hinduism
- or REL 287, Introduction to Buddhism
- REL 120, A History of Judaism
- or REL 121, Introduction to Christianity
- or REL 201, Hebrew Bible in English
- or REL 202, New Testament in English
- or REL 214, Introduction to Islam
- REL 110, World Religions
- REL 230, Philosophy of Religion Intro
- or REL 231, Religion and Philosophy
If transfer equivalents to the religion courses listed are not available, substitute transferable general education courses or electives.
- RHET 105, Writing and Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
For electives, special consideration should be given to courses that contribute to an understanding of the broad background against which the region and cultures of the area are studied. Examples are general courses in anthropology, economics, geography, Asian and modern European or world history, world literature, political science and sociology.
- RHET 105, Writing & Research (at most institutions, the equivalent requires a two-course English composition sequence)
For electives, special consideration should be given to courses that contribute to an understanding of the broad background against which the region and culture of the area are studied. European or world history, world literature, political science and sociology.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, all students are required to complete at least 45 semester hours of credit at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At least 21 of these credit hours must be at the 300 or 400 level.
General Education Courses
Included in our graduation requirements are general education (gen ed) courses. These classes allow you to gain and use broad knowledge beyond the specialized learning you’ll do through your major. Learn more about our general education requirements. You may be able to use Transferology to find gen ed courses that will transfer over from your institution to Illinois.
Language Other than English
Although this program doesn’t require you to complete our language graduation requirement for admission, we strongly encourage you do so before transferring.
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