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• Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE)

  Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE)

  At BCOE, you'll work with faculty to solve complex challenges through hands-on learning, research, and collaboration.

  M = Minor available | ✦ = Accelerated program available

  • Bioengineering ✦
  • Chemical Engineering (Chemical and Environmental Engineering ✦)
  • Computer Engineering ✦
  • Computer Science M ✦
  • Computer Science with Applications Choose from three tracks:
    • Business Track
    • Health Track
    • Psychology Track
  • Data Science (Engineering Track)
  • Electrical Engineering ✦
  • Environmental Engineering (Chemical and Environmental Engineering ✦)
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering ✦
  • Robotics
• College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS)

  College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS)

  CHASS is UCR’s largest college with groundbreaking research centers, art galleries, and performance spaces.

  M = Minor available

  • African American Studies M
  • Anthropology M
  • Art (Studio) 
  • Art History M
  • Art History/Administrative Studies 
  • Art History/Religious Studies
  • Asian American Studies M
  • Asian Studies
  • Black Study
  • Business Economics 
  • Chicano Studies M
  • Creative Writing M
  • Dance M
  • Economics M
  • Economics/Administrative Studies 
  • English M
  • Ethnic Studies M
  • Gender and Sexuality Studies M
  • Global and Community Health M
  • Global Studies M
  • History M
  • History/Administrative Studies
  • Languages and Literatures
    • Chinese M
    • Classical Studies M
    • Comparative Ancient Civilizations
    • Comparative Literature
    • French M
    • Germanic Studies M
    • Japanese M
    • Languages
    • Linguistics M
    • Russian Studies M
  • Latin American Studies
  • Liberal Studies
  • Media and Cultural Studies M
  • Middle East and Islamic Studies M
  • Music M
  • Music and Culture
  • Native American Studies M
  • Neuroscience (Social Sciences) M
  • Philosophy M
  • Political Science M
  • Political Science/Administrative Studies
  • Political Science/International Affairs
  • Political Science/Public Service
  • Pre-Business
  • Psychology M
  • Religious Studies
  • Religious Studies/Administrative Studies
  • Sociology M
  • Sociology/Administrative Studies
  • Spanish M
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Theatre, Film and Digital Production M
  • Undeclared Program (Humanities)
• College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)

  College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)

  CNAS is home to world-renowned scholars advancing research that expands our understanding of the universe and improves quality of life. More than half of CNAS undergraduates participate in research during their studies.

  M = Minor available | ✦ = Accelerated program available

  • Biochemistry 
  • Biology 
  • Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology 
  • Chemistry M
  • Data Science (Science Track)
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences M
  • Entomology M ✦
  • Environmental Sciences M
  • Genetics and Molecular Biotechnology  
  • Geology M
  • Geophysics 
  • Mathematics M
  • Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers 
  • Microbiology 
  • Neuroscience (Science) 
  • Physics M
  • Plant Biology M
  • Statistics M ✦
  • Undeclared Program (Science)
    • Life Sciences
    • Mathematical Sciences
    • Physical Sciences
• School of Business

  School of Business

  The School of Business is the UC system’s largest undergraduate business program. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing it among the top 6% of business schools worldwide.

  • Actuarial Science  
  • Business Administration – At UCR, this is a two-year upper-division major. After completing all requirements by the end of their second year, students apply to the Business Administration major in the School of Business. All students choose from six concentrations:
    • Accounting and Auditing
    • Finance
    • Information Systems
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Business Analytics 
• School of Education (SOE)

  School of Education (SOE)

  At the SOE, you'll get the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier research university and the personal support of a close-knit college. 

  Choose the Bachelor's degree or the accelerated program to earn both a Bachelor's degree and a Teaching Credential (the state-issued license required to teach in public schools). Both options follow a 4-year study plan.

  ✦ = Accelerated program available

  • Education, Society, and Human Development ✦

  Once admitted, you can customize your major with one of two concentrations:

  • Education for Social Justice Concentration
  • Learning and Behavioral Studies Concentration

  As an option, choose a minor to complement your major. Minors are not required but help to expand your skills and career options.

  • Athletic Leadership Minor – Prepares you for leadership careers in athletics, particularly at the intercollegiate level.
  • Education Minor – Introduces the issues and practices of education and research in public schools. Open to all UCR majors.
• School of Medicine (SOM)

  School of Medicine (SOM)

  The UCR SOM does not offer an undergraduate major but if you're interested in a medical career, you have strong options across UCR’s other colleges and schools. These majors provide a solid foundation for future medical study. While no specific major is required for medical school, science majors often include the key prerequisite coursework needed for admission to U.S. medical schools, including the UCR SOM. Below are some popular science majors. 

  M = Minor available

  • Biochemistry 
  • Biology 
  • Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology 
  • Chemistry M
  • Genetics and Molecular Biotechnology
  • Microbiology 
  • Neuroscience (Science) 

  As a UCR undergraduate, you can get a head start to medical school through these Pathway Programs.

  • Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) – PPAC provides professional staff and peer mentorship to help you choose classes, gain experience, and prepare strong graduate or professional school applications.
  • Haider Early Assurance Program (EAP) – EAP is for UCR undergraduates commit early to medical school. If selected, you can skip the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and spend your final undergraduate year gaining clinical and research experience instead of applying to medical school through the traditional process.
  • Thomas Haider Program at the UCR School of Medicine – Current UCR undergraduates and recent graduates may apply to the SOM through this program. Up to 24 seats are reserved each year for qualified UCR students who meet mission and admission requirements.
• School of Public Policy (SPP)

  School of Public Policy (SPP)

  The SPP offers the UC system’s first public policy major. Choose a four-year Bachelor’s degree or the five-year accelerated program to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. 

  M = Minor available | ✦ = Accelerated program available

  • Public Policy M ✦

  Personalize your degree by choosing eight public policy electives in any of these policy areas:

  • Agricultural Policy
  • Crime, Justice, and Drug Policy
  • Democracy, Corruption, and Voting
  • Discrimination and Identity (Race, Sex, Gender, Religion)
  • Education Policy
  • Energy Policy
  • Environmental Policy
  • Geographic Sciences and Policy
  • Health Policy
  • Housing and Homelessness
  • Income and Wealth Inequality
  • International Policy
  • Migration and Citizenship
  • Poverty and Income Policy
  • Urban and Community Development
  • Water Policy

Quick Facts

• Majors vs. Career Paths

  Your major does not lock you into a single career forever. Most career paths zigzag rather than follow a straight line. We focus on helping you build adaptable skills and real-world experience so you graduate with a flexible toolkit. You'll be fully prepared to pivot confidently whenever your goals or the job market change.

• Choosing Your Major

  Your major is just one part of your story. Degrees open doors, but your actual skills are what get you hired. That's why a History major can pivot into tech project management, and a Biology major can launch a sustainable fashion startup. Choose something you genuinely care about, and use UCR to build a versatile skill set that works in any industry.

• Transfer-Selecting Majors

  Transfer-selecting majors have specific prerequisite courses and GPA requirements that must be completed before you transfer to UCR. Because many UCR majors are selective, be sure to plan ahead to meet these criteria. Visit Getting Into a Selective Major to learn exactly what you need for your intended major.

• Undeclared Majors

  It’s okay if you do not have your path figured out on day one. You’re not behind, just strategic, which could save you time and money in the long run. UCR offers two Undeclared programs to help first-year students find their best fit: Humanities and Science. You can take general education and introductory courses while working closely with advisors to choose and officially declare your major in the future.

• Double Majors

  Double majoring is a great way to combine your passions and stand out to employers. Balancing two programs does take strong time management, but it's completely doable across most of our colleges and schools. To get started, enroll in your primary major and connect with your academic advisor. Together, you will map out a clear roadmap to track your quarters, manage your electives, and graduate on time.

• Minors

  Customize your degree with a minor. You can build specialized skills or explore a passion in just 5–7 classes, bypassing the heavy workload of a double major. Mix and match your interests to stand out to employers, who routinely pay a premium for graduates who understand two distinct fields.

• Skills and Experiences That Employers Want

  Employers care more about what you can actually do than the title printed on your diploma. They look for graduates who can quickly adapt to new tech, use data to solve problems, and work well with a team. That's why getting real-world proof on your resume matters. At UCR, you’ll get access to hands-on experiences, such as research, internships, and campus leadership roles starting in your very first year.

• Hear From UCR’s Colleges and Schools

  Get the inside scoop directly from our colleges and schools before you apply and long before your first quarter. It’s the easiest way to stay updated on academic programs, breakthroughs in faculty research, major-specific scholarships, and networking events.

  Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE)

  • Sign up for BCOE emails
  • Instagram: @ucrbcoe, @ucrbcoe_transfers, and @engr_studentsuccess
  • TikTok: @ucrengineering

  College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS)

  • Instagram: @ucrchass
  • TikTok: @ucrchass
  • YouTube: @ucrchass

  College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)

  • Instagram: @ucrcnas

  School of Business

  • Instagram: @ucrbusiness and @ucrundergradbusiness

  School of Education (SOE)

  • Instagram: @ucrsoe

  School of Public Policy (SPP)

  • Sign up for SPP’s mailing list
  • Instagram: @ucr_spp and @ucr_sppadvising (includes SPP student life)