Quick Advising & Related Forms
- Meet with a Global Studies Advisor
- Students’ Guide to Academic Honesty & Fairness
- How do I calculate my GPA?
- Conditions to Declare a Major
Political Economy: 3, 3.5, and 4 Year Degree Pathways
Follow the link below for examples for 3, 3.5 and 4 year Political Economy academic plans. Note: Though it is technically possible to complete the Political Economy major in less than four years, the IAS faculty and advisors do not recommend it, as many required courses are challenging for students. Taking these courses concurrently may be more work than students can take on and do well. If you want to graduate in less than four years, please meet with an IAS advisor before taking on one of these courses of study.
Special Classes Forms
Students interested in conducting Special Field Research (196) or a Supervised Field Study (197) should consult with an IAS advisor, who will provide the appropriate forms and information.
Requesting Course Credit
- Transferring Coursework to Berkeley
- To find out which lower-division requirements can be fulfilled at California community colleges for your major, go to Assist.org
- Course Substitution & Waiver Approval Form
Study Abroad
- For information on Studying Abroad while enrolled at UC Berkeley, please visit the Berkeley Programs for Study Abroad website
- IAS Study Abroad Info. & Course Approval Form
Honors Program & Undergraduate Research
DeCal Courses in IAS
So, you want to create a DeCal course and offer it through the IAS Department? Great! Getting a DeCal approved through IAS requires several steps which must be completed accurately and on time.
DEADLINES
A complete DeCal Course Proposal must reach an IAS advisor, in 101 Stephens by:
- November 1st, for a DeCal offered for the Spring semester
- March 30th, for a DeCal offered for the Fall semester
Begin by reading our current policy on the sponsorship of DeCal courses (listed below). Please note that IAS policies and deadlines may differ from those of other campus departments and from the DeCal website and office personnel. SO, please – read the info below so that you stand the best chance of putting together a fun and successful course, while also making sure that the course gets approved so you can actually teach it!
After reading the IAS DeCal policy, some other useful websites to reference are:
- the DeCal website
- the UCB Student Learning Center
- and the Academic Senate
Remember, if you are interested in teaching a DeCal through IAS, have any questions, or need any help, please contact the IAS office (iastp@berkeley.edu) in 101 Stephens Hall.