Narcissists make for an interesting theater-going experience, but the markers of pathological narcissism aren’t always as clear-cut in the real world. Movies like “Mommie Dearest,” “American Psycho,” and “The Wolf of Wall Street” give audiences a glimpse of narcissistic behavior in society. Classic signs of a narcissist can have profound negative effects on the mental health of friends, family members, and coworkers. There are many different views regarding causes and treatments.
NPD is recognized as a psychological issue and life limiting illness by the scientific community. There is no language requirement for the major however, students wishing to enter the honors program or planning to do graduate work in history are strongly encouraged to pursue language study early in their undergraduate careers.Despite its origin from a figure in ancient Greek mythology, the modern term “narcissist” typically refers to people who exhibit traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). The requirements for U.S., non-Western, and European history may be fulfilled with either upper or lower-division courses, but majors are required to take a minimum of 10 upper-division history courses. history, (2) two courses in non-Western history from the same area (i.e., Latin America, Asia, Near East, Africa), (3) two courses in European history or in history of science, (4) one course from 187A through C187R, and (5) one capstone seminar from the History 191 series. Required: At least 10 upper-division history courses, including (1) two courses in U.S. Required: Six lower-division courses history courses as follows: two history survey courses selected from History 1A, 1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, M4, 5, 8A, 8B, 8C, 9A, 9C, 9D, 9E, M10A, 10B, 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B, 12C, 13A, 13B, 13C, 14, 20, 21, or 22 one course selected from History 94, 96W, or 97A through 97O three additional lower-division history courses (except History 19, 89, 89HC, 99). To declare the major, please email the Undergraduate office at for the Major Students are eligible to declare the major after completing the prep for the major, the first three lower-division courses, with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0. While students are completing the lower-division preparation for the major courses, they may be classified as History premajors. Students must complete the history pre-major before applying for admission to the major. The History Department's Undergraduate Program consists of 16 courses in history (six lower-division - the "Preparation for the Major," including the pre-major requirements and ten upper-division - the "Major"). Join us and create your own History program of with its own unique scope, depth, and fulfillment.
A History major is excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers, including public service, journalism, education, business, law, medicine, and the arts. They learn to read, write, and speak critically, effectively marshaling historical evidence and weighing conflicting interpretations. Students of history at UCLA gain a broad and deep education about our world, helping them to be engaged citizens and informed individuals. They delve into a wide variety of themes and issues, including global and regional history the study of gender and sexuality science and medicine music and visual culture diaspora and ethnicity class and culture war, violence, and peace. History Department courses cover a vast range array of periods and geographic contexts, from the ancient Mediterranean to twenty-first century Los Angeles, early modern China to the modern Caribbean, colonial America to the Middle East. We offer first-rate advising at all stages of undergraduate education, from the pre-major to the post-graduation stage. Our internationally renowned faculty is composed of superb teachers and prize-winning scholars. Whether you are enrolling in a single History course or considering becoming a major, you will find the History Department a uniquely hospitable home within UCLA.