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How to Declare
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 before declaring any major in the College of Letters and Science. They are required to declare when 60 units have been completed. If a major has not been declared by the completion of 70 units, registration for classes may be blocked.
Students must complete the American Studies major application packet. Included in the packet is the L&S Petition to Declare a Major, the L&S Program Planning form, and a sheet on which students outline their plan for the Area of Concentration within the major. Also required are informal transcripts (UC Berkeley Bear Facts or copies of transcripts from other colleges attended), showing work for all completed classes listed on the major application form. The declaration packet must be submitted to an American Studies faculty adviser for approval.
As of April 2006, students are encouraged, but not required, to have completed the American Studies 10 requirement before declaring the major. Those who don't complete this requirement beforehand, must do so as soon as possible after declaring the major. All lower division courses, even those completed after declaring the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
THE STUDENT HANDBOOK
AND OTHER FORMS FOR THE MAJOR
The American Studies Student Handbook and Tele-BEARS Advising Record Form are available for downloading from this page. They can also be obtained at the American Studies office in 341 Campbell Hall, on the UC-Berkeley campus.
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2006-2007 Student Handbook
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American Studies Declaration of Major Packet
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College of Letters & Science Forms
Commonly used L&S forms: degree list, incompletes, major declaration, etc.
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