Diversity & Common Ground

Recognizing the increasing cultural diversity of California’s population, and the importance of understanding diverse cultural experiences, identities and how differential privilege and power are organized, the university requires that students complete a Diversity and Common Ground (DCG) requirement as part of the baccalaureate degree program. Undergraduates must complete at least two DCG courses; one of these courses must be designated domestic (focused within the boundaries of the United States) while the second course may either be domestic or international/transnational (non-domestic) in focus. Students may meet the DCG requirement with courses that simultaneously meet other degree requirements (general education, the major or minor, US institutions, or the elective component).

Following is a list of courses currently approved to count towards satisfaction of the Diversity and Common Ground requirement. Approved courses are subject to change. Courses used to count towards this requirement must be DCG approved at the time the course is taken. Students are advised to check the current on-line Registration Guide for the most current list of DCG approved courses.

DCG courses listed below that are also approved for GE have their GE areas designated in the GE Area Column.
LD = Lower Division GE; UD = Upper Division GE

DCG Courses -- DOMESTIC

DCG courses listed below that are also approved for GE have their GE areas designated in the GE Area Column.
LD = Lower Division GE; UD = Upper Division GE

DCG Courses -- NON-DOMESTIC