Fiat Lux Freshman Seminar Program



Overview - What is Fiat Lux?
As a cornerstone of our innovative undergraduate curriculum, UCLA offers up to 200 seminars annually through the Fiat Lux Freshman Seminar Program. These seminars provide students and faculty with small group settings to engage in meaningful discussions on a range of topics. Students receive one-unit of academic credit (Pass/No Pass) and faculty members from across campus have the opportunity to share with undergraduates their areas of intellectual passion and expertise. True to the University of California's motto, "Fiat Lux - Let There Be Light," these seminars illuminate the many pathways of discovery!
Fiat Lux Spotlight
Honors 19, Seminar 1 - Mental Illness and Movies
Despite increasing recognition in today's society, mental illness remains stigmatized and misunderstood. Introduction to seeks to explore, educate, and demystify our perceptions of mental illnesses through their portrayal in film. Each class focuses on one movie and topic per week. Interested in abnormal psychology? Like watching movies? Join us!