BA/BS · 2025-2026
Mathematics
College of Creative Studies — Mathematics
Official sources · CCS
College of Creative Studies requirements
CCS uses its own General Education system (not LASAR or GEAR). IGETC completion fulfills CCS GE requirements. Courses must be approved by faculty advisor or pre-approved program list.
180 quarter units · 8 CCS GE courses · Ethnicity required · 6-quarter CCS residency
Application requirements
CCS admission is separate from the UC application. Apply via the CCS online application in addition to UCSB.
- Letter of intentRequired — separate from UC application essay
- Letters of recommendation2 required (PDF upload)
- TranscriptsUnofficial scans from all institutions
- Supplemental materialsEncouraged — research, projects, or work samples
- • Letter of intent to CCS Mathematics faculty.
- • Two recommenders familiar with your mathematics background.
- • Math competition results, research, or advanced coursework helpful in supplemental materials.
Official major sheet — 2025-2026
Parsed from department major sheet. Verify on GOLD progress check.
Core mathematics (by end of sophomore year)
- Math CS 128 — Introduction to Higher Mathematics · 4 units
- Math CS 101A — Problem Solving I · 4 units
- Math CS 101B — Problem Solving II · 4 units
- Math CS 108A — Advanced Linear Algebra A · 4 units
- Math CS 108B — Advanced Linear Algebra B · 4 units
- Math CS 117 — Introduction to Real Analysis · 4 units
By end of junior year
- Math CS 121 — Probability · 4 units
- Math CS 122A — Complex Analysis A · 4 units
- Math CS 122B — Complex Analysis B · 4 units
- MATH 111A — Abstract Algebra A · 4 units
- MATH 111B · 4 units
- MATH 118A — Real Analysis A · 4 units
- MATH 118B · 4 units
Complete Probability plus two of: Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, or Real Analysis sequences by junior year; third sequence by senior year.
Elective mathematics (12 classes)
Choose 12 from:
- Math CS 120Two must be Special Topics above freshman level
- MATH 115AB
- MATH 104ABC
- PSTAT 120BC
Must take at least one class from three areas: Number Theory/Combinatorics, Geometry/Topology, Differential Equations/Applied, Probability/Statistics.
Math 199 counts at most twice. Graduate Math classes allowed with sufficient preparation.
- • Joint program with L&S Mathematics Department. Core-by-year requirements from CCS Math major sheet.
Major regulations
Research experience requirement — substantial mathematical research (SURF, REU, internship, etc.).
Two non-math classes: one new programming language (CMPSC 8/9/16, PSTAT 10, CMPTGCS 20) and one CS/Physics/ENGR 3.
Requirement waived for CCS Computing double majors.
Quarterly faculty advisor meetings required.
Combined degree pathways
Optional programs beyond the standard B.S. — verify eligibility with department advisors.
BA in Creative Studies — Mathematics
BA
Accelerated CCS mathematics curriculum.
BS in Creative Studies — Mathematics
BS
Rigorous BS track with additional depth; consult advisor.
4-year plan — 180 units
180 quarter units · 8 CCS GE courses (unrelated to major) · Ethnicity required. From official major sheet — verify on GOLD.
Year 1
Fall
Winter
Spring
Year 2
Fall
Winter
Spring
Year 3
Fall
Winter
Spring
Year 4
Fall
Winter
Spring
Data sources
Course lists are snapshots from official UCSB pages—not a live scrape. Verify prerequisites in the UCSB General Catalog.
College-wide CCS rules (8 GE courses unrelated to major, Ethnicity, 180 units, quarterly faculty advising) apply in addition to major requirements. See Student Handbook and UCSB Catalog — CCS degrees.