Dec 05, 2025  
2025-26 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-26 Academic Catalog

Roadmap: B.A. in Cognitive Studies for Transfers


This roadmap is intended for students who have completed an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) or who have completed the equivalent pre-requisites. Please consult your STAN Degree Progress and academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

Third Year

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
3  
 
Major Requirement
3  
 
GE UD 2 or 5
Choose one:
  • Upper Division Mathematics
  • Upper Division Sciences
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
Students should consult with their faculty advisor to choose electives based on their interests
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
15
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
3  
 
Major Requirement
3  
 
GE UD 3
Upper Division Arts & Humanities
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
90
 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation*

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
Writing Proficiency
3  
 
Major Requirement
3
COGS 4100 only offered in Fall
Major Requirement
Upper Division Major Elective
3
Students should consult with their faculty advisor to choose electives based on their interests
GE UD 4
Upper Division Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
May double-count with major; ensure minimum unit requirements are met
Units to 120
Upper Division General Elective 
3
Students must complete a minimum of 40 upper-division units overall
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
105
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
3  
 
Major Requirement
Upper Division Major Elective
3
 
Major Requirement
Upper Division Major Elective
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
Select a course that also fulfills the Sociocultural Inquiry requirement
Units to 120
General Elective 
3
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
120
To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 units overall.