Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Community Studies in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
50,244
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Established in 1969, the community studies program was among the first in the nation to champion hands-on learning, with its community-centered approach becoming a model replicated by institutions nationwide. It also led the way in tackling social justice issues, particularly those stemming from racial, economic, and gender disparities in society.
This program allows students to blend classroom and real-world experiences. On campus, they take specialized courses and complete a foundational curriculum that equips them to recognize, evaluate, and contribute to social justice initiatives, nonprofit advocacy, policy development, and social entrepreneurship. Off campus, students dedicate six months to engaging with and assessing the operations of a social justice organization - a hallmark immersive experience unique to this major.
Academic and Research Pathways
Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies
The intensive fieldwork component provides exceptional opportunities for original research combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications in social justice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Freshman applicants are students who have: Completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country; Never been enrolled as a university student.
UC has slightly different admission requirements for applicants who are international students. If you're applying as a freshman, you must:
Complete 15 year-long academic courses with a 3.4 GPA: 2 years of history (in place of U.S. History, history of your country); 4 years of composition and literature in language in which you are instructed; 3 years (four years recommended) of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.* (Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement); 2 years of laboratory science (biology, chemistry, and/or physics) OR 2 years of integrated science; 2 years of a second language; 1 yearlong course (or 2 semesters) of visual and performing arts; 1 additional course from any subject areas above.
English-language Proficiency
Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination:
Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better
Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better
o Revised paper-delivered test (completed Oct. 2017 or later): Minimum score of 60 or better
Tuition
USD
50,244