University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education (30 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 9 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.

Note: Students who have completed the ADT Transfer degree (under SB 1440) for this major will have completed all lower division GE requirements and should follow the 60 unit guarantee roadmap. Meet with an advisor prior to registering for your first semester for the 60 unit roadmap or specific questions.

Upper Division General Education (9 units)

American Institutions (3 units)

The 6 units of American Institutions (US123) coursework shown below may also fulfill GE Area D. Other courses meet the American Institutions requirement, but may not include additional GE areas. The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B , HUM 2A /HUM 2B ) programs both offer larger integrated packages that meet this requirement. Consult with major advisor for details.

Consult Major Advisor for department recommended coursework to meet GE requirement.

• POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government
    3 unit(s) (D/US23) Satisfied in major

    Complete one of the following courses for US1:

• HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History
    3 unit(s) (D/US1) 
• HIST 20A - History of the American People
    3 unit(s) (US1) 
• HIST 20B - History of the American People
    3 unit(s) (US1) 
• HIST 170 - Topics in American History
    3 unit(s) (US1) 
• HIST 170S - Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions
    3 unit(s) (S/US1) 

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course. The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)  is satisfied by a course in the major. A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirements.

Major Requirements (46-50 units)

University Electives (26-30 units)

Total Units Required (120 units)