CRD FAQs

Major Requirements

  • What are the requirements to switch into CRD?
  • The only entry requirement for the CRD major is to be in good academic standing. Once you are in good academic standing, you can make an appointment with our major advisors. Please visit here for information about CRD advising appointments and here for full major requirement details.
  • Can I take classes at a community college and have them count toward the major?
  • Yes! Any lower division course, except for CRD 1 (which is relatively exclusive to UC Davis) can be fulfilled through transfer credit. This includes lower division writing experience courses. Check assist.org to see if the courses you have taken/want to take at another college will articulate to the required UC Davis course. Please note that all upper-division courses (including the upper-division writing experience requirement) must be taken at UC Davis since community college courses are all lower-division level.
  • Can Advanced Placement (AP) test score credit count toward the CRD major?
  • Yes! However, you will need to have received certain scores to count as credit toward the major. AP transfer credit can fulfill the following courses:
    ECN 1A: 3, 4, or 5 in AP Microeconomics
    ECN 1B: 3, 4, or 5 in AP Macroeconomics
    ECS 15: 3, 4, or 5 in AP Computer Science Principles
    ENL 3 or UWP 1: 4 or 5 in AP English Language and Composition or a 4 or 5 in AP English Literature and Composition - Please note that only one of these courses, ENL 3 or UWP 1, can count toward the major.
    STA 13: 4 or 5 in AP Statistics
    If you’ve taken an AP test and didn’t receive a high enough score for course credit, the corresponding course must be taken for a letter grade for the CRD major requirement.
  • Can I use a CRD course to count toward depth subject matter AND my track?
  • The two required CRD courses that you must take for your track can not overlap at all with the courses you take for depth subject matter. For example, if you take CRD 164, it can count toward depth subject matter or your track, but not both.
  • Is it possible to double major with CRD?
  • Yes, but it does require careful planning, approval and support from both major advisors and the CAES Dean's Office.
    Please make an advising appointment with your second (non-CRD) Major Advisor to understand your requirements for that major. Then, you can meet with a CRD Academic Advisor and provide them with the list of classes for your second major, and you can create a draft study plan with requirements for both majors. *** PLEASE NOTE: You must complete ALL lower division courses and one upper division course for both majors, and have an upper division GPA of 2.0 before you can declare your double Major.
  • What is the internship requirement?
  • Please consult the CRD internship page. There you will find information about units, criteria, the approval process, and relevant resources.
  • Can I take my major or minor classes for P/NP?
  • No, all major classes, even with the new changes made to P/NP rulings, must be taken for a letter grade. However, if you are planning on taking any non-major classes (like FST 10, PLS 6, GEL 10, etc.), you can take those classes P/NP and still be able to use them for GE requirements. The deadline to choose P/NP as your grading mode for classes is the 25th Day of Instruction each quarter - for the specific date by quarter, see the Registrar's Office Calendar for Quarter Dates and Deadlines. But again, all major classes (including restricted electives) need to be taken for a letter grade.

Planning Your Schedule

  • How can I find out if/when an CRD class is/will be offered and who is/will be teaching?
  • All the CRD course offerings and their schedules by quarter are posted one quarter ahead on the course schedules page. Courses slated to be offered are posted a year ahead on the annual plan page. Course offerings are subject to change. Updates reflecting any changes are posted within a few days of finalization.
  • What if a class I want/need to take isn’t being offered or I can’t get into the class?
  • Take a different class that fulfills the same requirement. If there is not another class being offered that quarter that can fulfill the same requirement, take a class that can fulfills a different requirement.
  • Any tips on planning my schedule?
  • Don’t take your lower-division economics and statistics courses during the same quarter. Both courses can be challenging and overwhelming. We do, however, recommend completing these courses within your first year at UC Davis.
    Keep in mind that CRD courses are typically reading and writing heavy. Knowing whether you thrive or struggle with these kinds of assignments will help you create a schedule that works well for you.
    If possible, don’t leave the internship requirement (CRD 192) for your last quarter. Completing this requirement can be complex at times, and things happen! Some students have had to postpone their graduation dates because of complications.

Planning for Graduation

  • When can I make a graduation plan?
  • Once you have reached junior standing (meaning you have taken 90 or more units), you can schedule an appointment to make a graduation plan. 
  • How do I make sure all my requirements are complete and I am ready to graduate?
  • Before you can graduate, you will need to meet with an academic advisor for a degree check. The quarter before you plan on graduating is the best time to do this. You can set up an appointment for a degree check with Galyna Erdman via email (gerdman@ucdavis.edu) or by phone (530) 752-2244.
    • To prepare for this appointment, you can consult the CRD Major Evaluation Form (under the "Degree Worksheets" tab) and your academic plans on OASIS to see the completed and remaining requirements. We also suggest that you write down any questions you may have.
    • Please note that OASIS is our department's main tool to track major requirements - we do NOT use MyDegree to track these requirements. Due to this, MyDegree will not give accurate information regarding academic progress.
      In addition to the CRD major requirements, you can check your general education, college, and university requirements by contacting the CAES Dean’s Office. Note: If you are double majoring and your other major is housed in a different college, you will need to contact the appropriate Dean’s Office to check these requirements as well.

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