how to assign breadth course

How do I find course options for breadth?

To find course options for breadth, go to the Berkeley Academic Guide Class Schedule (link is external), select the term of interest, and use the 'Breadth Requirements' filter to select the breadth area (s) of interest. When selecting a course, keep the following in mind:

Is breadth coursework required for admission?

Although breadth coursework is not required for admission, students are encouraged to spread breadth courses over 4 years. Haas students should adhere to the 7-course breadth guidelines outlined on the College of Letters and Science website with the following exceptions:

Why are some D-level courses not assigned a breadth requirement?

Some D-level courses are not assigned a breadth requirement because they may be research courses, or you and your supervising professor determine their content collaboratively. If you wish to consider a D-level course as a breadth requirement you may ask your professor and program supervisor for this approval.

How do I complete a level breadth?

Some A Level exams may be considered for breadth. Contact a College adviser for an evaluation Complete one approved course for each of the seven areas with a minimum grade of C- or P .

How many units are required for breadth?

Breadth courses must be at least three semester units or four quarter units. You must successfully complete the 7-course breadth sequence to earn a B.S. degree from the Haas School. Although breadth coursework is not required for admission, students are encouraged to spread breadth courses over 4 years.

Can you take business classes to fulfill breadth requirements?

Business courses cannot be used to fulfill breadth requirements. Reading and Composition courses cannot be used to fulfill breadth requirements. Microeconomics and macroeconomics at any level (Econ 1, Econ 2, Econ 3, Econ 100A/B, Econ 101A/B, IAS 106/107) cannot be used to fulfill breadth requirements. No more than two courses from any one ...

How many courses can I take to satisfy the breadth requirement?

To satisfy the requirement, complete seven distinct courses, one for each breadth area. Students may use up to two courses from any one academic department to satisfy Seven-Course Breadth.

What is breadth in liberal arts?

As the foundation of a liberal arts education, breadth courses give students a view into the intellectual life of the University while introducing them to a multitude of perspectives and approaches to research and scholarship.

What is Berkeley academic guide?

An in depth education of political, cultural, artistic and/or socio-economic life centered on both a country or region other than the United States and on the contemporary period. Beginning in fall 2017, course options as published in the Berkeley Academic Guide Class Schedule include 5th semester, advanced language instruction options offered by a limited number of departments (3rd semester language instructions were accepted through summer 2017 only). Additionally, this requirement may be satisfied by full participation in a study abroad program, review more information to the right.

Can you use Advanced Placement to fulfill breadth requirements?

Exams, such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams, cannot be used to fulfill breadth requirements.

What is the purpose of breadth requirements?

The aim of breadth requirements is to help students gain knowledge and understanding across a broader range of disciplines; it enables them to develop insight, experience, and new ways of thinking in areas distinct from their main fields of study.

Why are some D-level courses not breadth?

Some D-level courses are not assigned a breadth requirement because they may be research courses, or you and your supervising professor determine their content collaboratively. If you wish to consider a D-level course as a breadth requirement you may ask your professor and program supervisor for this approval.

Can transfer credits be used for breadth requirements?

Since transfer credits can be used for degree and program requirements, they may also be used for breadth requirements. Most specified transfer credits will have been assigned a category in your transfer credit assessment letter. If the category has not been assigned, kindly contact the Office of the Registrar to complete the form, “Breadth Requirement Category - Request for Assignment” found on the Office of the Registrar’s website and submit to them for approval.

Requesting a L&S Breadth attribute

Requesting a breadth attribute: Department faculty or staff must use the Lumen course proposal system to request a breadth attribute to be added to their course, and describe how their course meets the criteria.

L&S Breadth Course Criteria

Below are course criteria to for breadth designations. They are not intended to be prescriptive in terms of learning objectives, but rather, to convey the values and goals that are consistent with a Liberal Arts and Science perspective.