General Catalog 2023-24

Students entering UCLA directly from high school can select the Education and Social Transformation pre-major on the UCLA admission application. Transfer students may also select the pre-major. See Transfer Students for details.

Continuing students who were not admitted directly to the pre-major may apply for admission if they are able to complete the preparation for the major by the end of their second year to apply by the fall of their third year.

Students must submit an application to declare the Education and Social Transformation major. Admission is based on academic performance in preparation for the major courses and overall academic record at UCLA. The application is available on the major website. 

After completing the required lower-division courses and 45 lower-division units, students identified as Education and Social Transformation pre-majors may formally apply to declare the major.

Transfer applicants to the Education and Social Transformation major with 90 or more units are considered for admission based on academic achievement. Transfer credit is subject to department approval. Consult an undergraduate counselor before enrolling in any courses for the major.

Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission.

Transfer students who were not admitted directly to the Education and Social Transformation pre-major may apply for admission if they are able to complete the preparation for the major by the end of their second quarter at UCLA.

Preparation for the major courses must be completed with a C grade or better. 

Each course must be taken for a letter grade and be a minimum of 4 units. Students must have a grade-point average of 2.0 or better in upper-division education courses.