Comparative History of Ideas (CHID)
College of Arts & Sciences
Comparative History of Ideas (CHID) is a unique interdisciplinary undergraduate major emphasizing the examination of ideas and their cultural, historical and political contexts through experiential learning and self-reflection. CHID offers students the creative freedom to follow their curiosity by tailoring their education to their own interests and professional goals. The program provides extensive opportunities to study abroad and to interact with local and international organizations. CHID majors engage thoughtfully in intellectual inquiry and reflection, developing critical thinking skills and competencies in their chosen area of study. Graduates of this degree have gone on to careers in a wide variety of fields such as law, international relations, social work, administration and public policy, business, health care, education and the arts.
Major category:
Minor available
Area(s) of interest: Arts, Humanities and Design
websiteDegree requirements
Applicant type
First-year students can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
An application for general admission to the UW is required for all transfer students. UW accepts general applications for Autumn and Winter with some select majors allowing applications in Spring. Review your intended major’s website for information about which quarters it is open for admission.
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
Use the information below to help you prepare for this major. Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
- UW college and school graduation requirements
Department admission information
Although admission is open, students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the major before transfer.
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Courses RECOMMENDED for admission:
- Anthropology
- Art
- Biology
- English
- Comparative Literature, Cinema & Media
- Ethnic and gender studies
- Other areas of humanities and social sciences
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 102
Total from Washington community colleges: 16
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00: <5
3.50 – 3.74: <5
3.25 – 3.49: <5
3.00 – 3.24: <5
2.75 – 2.99: <5
2.50 – 2.74: <5
2.49 and below: <5