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GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies Emphasis, B.A. Transfer Requirements: MiraCosta College → UC Merced

The official course articulation for transferring into UC Merced’s GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies Emphasis, B.A. major from MiraCosta College — i.e. exactly which MiraCosta College courses satisfy each UC Merced major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).

Transfer admit rate
83%
Admitted / applied
166 / 200
Admit GPA range
3.30 - 3.84
Requirements
11

Required courses (MiraCosta College → UC Merced)

GASP 055C
4 UC units
History of European Art and Architecture
Take at MiraCosta College: ART 258 or ART 259
GASP 080A
4 UC units
Introduction to Drama, Theatre, and Performance
Take at MiraCosta College: DRAM 105
GASP 080B
4 UC units
Introduction to World Drama
Take at MiraCosta College: DRAM 123
GASP 026A
2 UC units
Experimental Inter-Arts Ensemble
Take at MiraCosta College: MUS 152A or MUS 152B or MUS 252A or MUS 252B
GASP 030C
2 UC units
Swing Band
Take at MiraCosta College: MUS 150A or MUS 150B or MUS 250A or MUS 250B
GASP 010
4 UC units
Drawing I
Take at MiraCosta College: ART 102 or ART 203 or ART 245 or ART 100
GASP 011
4 UC units
Painting I
Take at MiraCosta College: ART 204
GASP 013A
4 UC units
Design I
Take at MiraCosta College: ART 101 or ART 103
WRI 001
4 UC units
Academic Writing
Take at MiraCosta College: ENGL C1000
WRI 010
4 UC units
College Reading and Composition
Take at MiraCosta College: ENGL 201 or ENGL C1001H or ENGL 201H or ENGL C1001
GASP 002
4 UC units
Introduction to Music Studies
Take at MiraCosta College: MUS 110

View the official agreement on ASSIST.org ↗

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GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies Emphasis, B.A. to UC Merced from other colleges

Data sourced from ASSIST.org (official CCC→UC articulation) and the UC Information Center (transfer admit data), 2025–26. Skyway is an independent transfer-planning tool and is not affiliated with the University of California or ASSIST.