Exploring UC Santa Cruz (aka UCSC) - Schools and Majors

Hey there, future tech guru! If you're scouting for a college where you can fuel your passion for innovation and maybe even shake up the tech world, you've gotta check out UC Santa Cruz (UCSC). Nestled in the redwoods but always tuned into the latest tech, UCSC isn't just a scenic spot—it's a powerhouse of interdisciplinary studies that's perfect for a brainy adventurer like you.

So, what’s on the menu at UCSC? Let’s dive into the schools and majors that are primed to shape future leaders (like you!).

1. Division of Physical and Biological Sciences

• Web Site: https://ugr.ue.ucsc.edu/pbsci 
• Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WR1QwPTJ4fdBe8wN6 
• Majors
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biology (Ecology and Evolution, Marine Biology, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, Plant Sciences)
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

2. Division of Social Sciences

• Web Site: https://socialsciences.ucsc.edu 
• Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1JqH5VwNVwS1LFj96 
• Majors
  • Anthropology
  • Business Management Economics
  • Cognitive Science
  • Community Studies
  • Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
  • Economics
  • Education, Democracy, and Justice
  • Environmental Studies
  • Global Information and Social Enterprise Studies
  • Human Geography
  • Latin American and Latino Studies
  • Legal Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

3. Division of Arts

• Web Site: https://arts.ucsc.edu 
• Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sqw26NfTZhWJZckU8 
• Majors
  • Art
  • Dance
  • Film and Digital Media
  • Games and Playable Media
  • History of Art and Visual Culture
  • Music
  • Theater Arts

4. Division of Humanities

• Web Site: https://humanities.ucsc.edu 
• Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/btgquVyPUAKeJt5bA 
• Majors
  • Classical Studies
  • Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
  • Feminist Studies
  • History
  • History of Consciousness
  • Jewish Studies
  • Language Studies
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Spanish Studies

5. Baskin School of Engineering

• Web Site: https://engineering.ucsc.edu 
• Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zKRzs47LnC2FBpv16 
• Majors
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Science: Computer Game Design
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Robotics Engineering
  • Technology and Information Management

UCSC Undergraduate Admission Data for Freshmen/Transfers

• https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/about-us/information-center/admissions-residency-and-ethnicity 

UCSC Admission by source school (aka public/private/Non-CA/… high school) 

• https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/about-us/information-center/admissions-source-school 

Before you make a decision, don’t forget to dig into the specifics of each major on the UCSC website. You’ll want to stay in the loop with the latest on major requirements and course offerings to really make sure UCSC’s the right fit for you.

Choosing where to go to college is no small decision, especially for a tech enthusiast eager to make a mark on the world. But with its blend of rigorous academics, innovative research opportunities, and a campus that feels like a slice of wilderness heaven, UC Santa Cruz might just be the place where your future takes flight. Gear up, do your homework, and maybe I’ll see you under the redwoods, coding the next big thing.