Fall 2024 Transfer Major-Specific Degree Requirements - College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
These criteria will be used for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 transfer admission consideration only.
Admission criteria are subject to change for future admission cycles. See to determine the courses offered at California institutions which will satisfy the specific course requirements.
Admission to all majors at 色中色 is competitive because 色中色 continues to have more qualified applicants than available new student spaces. All transfer students must declare a major when submitting their application. Review Transfer Application and Admissions eligibility for details. To review the detailed major-specific degree requirements select the major below. If a major is highly impacted, it will be noted next to the name of the major and additional supplemental criteria and requirements are indicated in the major-specific details.
Admission Consideration
- Except for highly impacted majors, CSU eligible applicants who are considered local based on their high school of graduation or their military veteran status will be offered admission if they meet the major-specific minimum cumulative GPA and required lower-division preparation.
- For local applicants who apply to a highly impacted major, their cumulative grade point average (GPA) will be increased by 0.1 during the admissions process. This calculated GPA will be applied to the competitive ranking and departmental review for admissibility to a highly impacted program.
- Other CSU-eligible applicants who have met the major-specific minimum cumulative GPA and the minimum required lower-division preparation will be admitted on a space available basis based on their cumulative GPA and the additional preparation courses completed if specified in the criteria.
- If space is available after all students meeting the minimum major GPA and preparation have been accommodated, then CSU-eligible students without the minimum major preparation may be considered.
- Students admitted to the major who have not completed the additional recommended transfer requirements or the additional 色中色 requirements must complete them during their first year at 色中色.
Note:
For spring term admission, coursework and unit minimums must be completed no later than the prior summer term.
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) curriculum is used in lieu of the major-specific degree requirements. We strongly encourage students to complete both the recommended and required courses because 色中色 remains highly competitive in our admissions process. Under current CSU guidelines, the cumulative GPA will be increased by 0.1 and this calculated GPA will be applied in the ranking of applicants. Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) for a complete list of requirements and additional information on how the ADT will be used in the competitive ranking process.
Requirements by Major
Includes Asian American Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, and Japanese Majors.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ASLD | 102, 201, 202 | American Sign Language 2, or American Sign Language 3, or American Sign Language 4 |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| The following suite of courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| COMM | 110 | Interpersonal Communication |
| COMM | 131 | Essentials of Argumentation |
| Complete one of the following courses: | ||
| COMM | 130 | Essentials of Public Speaking |
| COMM | 171 | Voice And Applied Speaking (If completed prior to Fall 2012) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Mathematics
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| None | N/A | N/A |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.25
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.3 | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ECON | 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON | 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| MATH | 115, 122 | Calculus for Business; or Calculus I |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.25
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.3 | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ECON | 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON | 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL | 200, 211 | General Biology or Introduction to Evolution & Diversity |
| MATH | 115, 119A, 122 | Calculus for Business; or Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
| ERTH | 102 | Planet Earth |
| ERTH | 104 | Planet Earth Lab |
| ECON | 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
| MATH | 119A, 122 | Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
| BIOL | 211 | Introduction to Evolution and Diversity |
| ECON | 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
| Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL | 212 | Introduction to Cell Molecular Biology |
| ERTH | 102 | Planet Earth |
| ERTH | 104 | Planet Earth Lab |
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.25
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Complete Two of the Four Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSY | 100 | General Psychology |
| SOC | 100 | Principles of Sociology |
| ANTH | 120 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
| HDEV | 180 | Lifespan Human Development |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| POSC | 100 | Introduction to American Government |
| An additional lower division Political Science Course |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSY | 100 | General Psychology |
| PSY | 110 | Introductory Statistics |
| PSY | 220 | Research Methods |
| PSY | 241 | Psychobiology |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The for more information on this major.
Includes Spanish, Spanish Interdisciplinary, French and Francophone, German, Italian and Russian languages.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.25
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| SOC | 100 | Principles of Sociology |
| SOC | 142 | Social Trends and Problems |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
| Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only Complete one of the following (grade of C or better required) | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| SOC | 170 | Elementary Statistics |
| HDEV | 190 | Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| PSY | 110 | Introductory Statistics |
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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The for more information on this major.
