To be admitted to the minor, students must:
-Be in good academic standing (minimum 2.00 GPA overall) -Have completed at least one minor course with a grade of C- or better. -Be able to complete the requirements within their time to degree* -Contact us at advising@international.ucla.edu with your request and attach any necessary forms (as indicated below). Please also be sure to include your name and UID#.
*Students who are interested in declaring the minor should have declared their degree expected term, which can be done through MyUCLA (Academics >Academic Profile > Declare Candidacy Term.
Students must still prioritize their major to ensure that they are able to graduate within their Time to Degree. If students are unable to graduate within their approved time, they may be ineligible for a UCLA degree.
STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE: Students should consult with an academic advisor in the College's Center for Academic Advising if their academic program changes or they encounter challenges that prevent them from finishing on time.
STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE (e.g, SOAA, TFT, HSSEAS, HASOM, SON, etc.): Please be sure to discuss your desire to pursue the minor with your school's advisor prior to submitting your request to declare it. Students who wish to declare the minor will also need to have an Undergraduate Program Change Petition form signed by the International Migration Studies advisor. Students must then submit the signed petition to their school, and once approved by the school, the minor will be declared on their records.
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Note that students who have the minor declared on their records are eligible to enroll in the required Advanced Theory course I M STD 155. Theory, Research, and Methods in the Study of International Migration, which is offered in Fall Quarters.
Core Course: Students are highly encouraged to take a core course (SOCIOL 151 or SOCIOL 152) early in their academic career, as it serves as a foundational course for the International Migration Studies minor. Students who take both SOCIOL 151 or SOCIOL 152 may apply one toward the Elective requirement for the minor.
Elective Courses: Students may take elective courses for the International Migration Studies minor at any time during their academic career. Note that most upper division courses have enrollment restrictions (generally limiting enrollment for that department’s own majors) on first pass, but check on second pass to see if enrollment restrictions have been lifted! Note that a maximum of two courses from any single department is allowed.
I M STD 155: Students who are declared International Migration Studies minors are expected to enroll in I M STD 155 (Theory, Research, and Methods in the Study of International Migration) no later than the Fall Quarter of their Senior Year. Enrollment in the course is limited to declared International Migration Studies minors, however students who are not yet declared the minor are welcome to take the course, pending space.
I M STD 199: International Migration Studies minors who plan to undertake advanced individual research to fulfill the Thesis/Additional Elective requirement are expected to enroll in I M Std 199 (Directed Individual Research in International Migration Studies) at the end of their undergraduate academic career. The outcome of I M STD 199 is for students to write a thesis on a particular topic related to international migration of their interest of approximately 15-20 pages in length (excluding the title page, bibliography, appendices, etc.). Read more about the I M Std 199 - Thesis Guidelines.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING Gaby Solomon-Dorian, Director of Student Affairs UCLA International Institute Academic Programs advising@international.ucla.edu