Religious Studies, B.A. (2015-2016 Archive)
Notice: The General Education requirements prescribed on this Road Map are based on the Plan R Required Pattern of Courses (GE catalog years 2006-2018). See General Education Plan R for more information.
All lower division GE completed. Requirements with completion of an AA-T in Philosophy as follows:
Transfer Year 1: First Semester
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Two of the following courses (If not completed prior to transfer): RS 100, RS 101, RS 150, RS 160, RS 240 | 3/3 |
| Religion in the U.S. – One of the following courses: RS 305, RS 306, RS 307, RS 308, RS 378 | 3 |
| RS 395 | 3 |
| GE Upper Division* | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Transfer Year 1: Second Semester
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Religion in the U.S. – One of the following courses not previously selected: RS 305, RS 306, RS 307, RS 308, RS 378 | 3 |
| Religious Traditions. One of the following courses: JS 300, RS 345, RS 365, RS 380, RS 385, RS 390, RS 426 | 3 |
| Sacred Texts. One of the following: RS 320, RS 325, RS 327, RS 375, RS 383, RS 384 | 3 |
| Upper Division Electives in Religious Studies** | 3 |
| GE Upper Division* | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Transfer Year 2: First Semester
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Religious Traditions. One of the following courses not previously selected: JS 300, RS 345, RS 365, RS 380, RS 385, RS 390, RS 426 | 3 |
| RS 497B | 3 |
| Upper Division Electives in Religious Studies** | 3/3 |
| GE Upper Division* | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Transfer Year 2: Second Semester
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Religious Traditions. One of the following courses not previously selected: JS 300, RS 345, RS 365, RS 380, RS 385, RS 390, RS 426 | 3 |
| Upper Division Electives in Religious Studies** | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
| Total units after transfer | 60 |
*If needed, select GE Upper Division courses that also satisfy: (1) IC: Information Competence, (2) GE Comparative Cultural Studies, and/or (3) Title 5 requirements in American History and/or US/State/Local Government.
Note: One of the following courses may double-count for Upper Division GE and in the major: RS 304, RS 307, RS 310, RS 356, RS 361. A minimum of 40 units upper division overall is required for the degree.
**12 units total. Choose from any upper division Religious Studies courses through consultation with an advisor. Two years of the study of a foreign language at the university-level (or its equivalent) may be used for one 3-unit elective in the major. Students may apply a Topics in Religion course (RS 396A-Z) to the appropriate category listed above. Consult with the department chair for approval.