The minor requires completion of six quarters of language study, or demonstration of an equivalent level of ability, and the following:

The minor requires 25 upper-division credits. These requirements are comprised of two required linguistics courses, one advanced language course, and two electives, as follows:

Two linguistics courses: Expand and Collapse

Plus one of the following courses: Expand and Collapse

One advanced language course after level 6 (5 credits). Expand and Collapse

Two upper-division electives in linguistics or in the cultural context of the language of concentration. Expand and Collapse

Students may petition the department to have elective courses offered through other institutions or other UC programs applied toward the minor requirements. At most two such courses can be applied toward the minor. These courses must be upper-division and clearly fit into a coherent program of study. Because language studies minors routinely take classes from other UCSC departments to fulfill their cultural context requirements, these are not considered course substitutions. However, students may substitute an outside class for an upper-division linguistics elective. A list of approved outside courses being offered in the current or upcoming term may be found on the department website. The complete list of approved outside courses appears in the Course Substitution Policy section of the Language Studies B.A. statement.