Fall 2025 Transfer Major-Specific Degree Requirements - College of Liberal Arts (CLA)

These criteria will be used for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 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 ºÚÁÏÍø is competitive because ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø requirements must complete them during their first year at ºÚÁÏÍø.

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 ºÚÁÏÍø 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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
ASLD102, 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:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 NumberCourse Title
COMM110Interpersonal Communication
COMM131Essentials of Argumentation
Complete one of the following courses:   
COMM130Essentials of Public Speaking
COMM171Voice And Applied Speaking (If completed prior to Fall 2012)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
NoneN/AN/A

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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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: 2.25
  • Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
must be completed with a minimum
GPA of 2.3
Course NumberCourse Title
ECON100Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON101Principles of Microeconomics
MATH115, 122Calculus for Business; or Calculus I

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication

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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: 2.25
  • Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
must be completed with a minimum 
GPA of 2.3
Course NumberCourse Title
ECON100Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON101Principles of Microeconomics
MATH122Calculus I
MATH123Calculus II

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
BIOL200, 211General Biology; or Introduction to Evolution & Diversity
MATH115, 119A, 122Calculus for Business; or Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I
ERTH102Planet Earth
ERTH104Planet Earth Lab
ECON100Principles of Macroeconomics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication

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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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
CHEM111AGeneral Chemistry
MATH119A, 122Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I
BIOL211Introduction to Evolution and Diversity
ECON101Principles of Microeconomics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication 
Transfer Applicants Only
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required)Course NumberCourse Title
BIOL212Introduction to Cell Molecular Biology
ERTH102Planet Earth
ERTH104Planet 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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 NumberCourse Title
PSY100General Psychology
SOC100Principles of Sociology
ANTH120Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
HDEV180Lifespan Human Development

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 NumberCourse Title
POSC100Introduction to American Government
An additional lower division Political Science Course   

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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)
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5:Course NumberCourse Title
PSY100General Psychology
PSY110Introductory Statistics
PSY220Research Methods
PSY241Psychobiology

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

Explore:

  •  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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
SOC100Principles of Sociology
SOC142Social Trends and Problems

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Transfer Applicants Only
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only Complete one of the following (grade of C or better required)Course NumberCourse Title
SOC170Elementary Statistics
HDEV 190Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSY 110Introductory Statistics 

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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 CoursesCourse NumberCourse Title
General Education 

Area 3

(formerly C)

Arts and Humanities
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)
General Education

Area 4

(formerly D)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
(minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • English Composition
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

Explore:

  • The  for more information on this major.