Fall 2023 Transfer Major-Specific Degree Requirements - College of Health and Human Services (CHHS)

These criteria will be used for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 transfer admission consideration only.
Admission criteria are subject to change for future admission cycles. See ASSIST to determine the courses offered at California institutions which will satisfy the specific course requirements.

Admission to all majors at CSULB is competitive because CSULB 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 CSULB requirements must complete them during their first year at CSULB.

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 CSULB 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

 

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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; or a Global Issues Course
 PSY 100 General Psychology
CDFS 111 Child Growth and Development

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only (Grade of "C" of better) Course Number Course Title
CDFS 211 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children


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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; or a Global Issues Course
PSY 100 General Psychology
CDFS 111 Child Growth and Development

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics

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Option in Consumer Affairs

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
Major Preparation Courses: Complete one of the following Course Number Course Title
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life 
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)

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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (Grade C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 Course Number Course Title
CRJU 101 Criminal Justice System in Society
Complete two of the following courses:    
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
PSY 100 General Psychology
POSC 100 Introduction to American Government

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking (PHIL 170 recommended)

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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
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 Course Number Course Title
BIOL 201 General Microbiology for Health Professionals
CHEM 111A General Chemistry
MATH 112A&112B or 113 or 119A or 122 Essentials of Algebra A & Essentials of Algebra B or Pre-Calculus Algebra or Survey of Calculus Calculus I
NUTR 132 Introduction to Nutrition
PSY 100 General Psychology  
Complete one of the following courses:    
BIOL 260 Biostatistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT  108 Statistics for Everyday Life
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking (FSCI 101 recommended)
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only (Grade of "C" of better) Course Number Course Title
CHEM 227 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry


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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.8   Course Number Course Title
NUTR 132 Introductory Nutrition
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
CHEM 111A General Chemistry
MATH 112A & 112 B or 113 Essentials of Algebra A & Essentials of Algebra B or Pre-Calculus Algebra
BIOL 201 General Microbiology for Health Professionals
Complete one of the following:    
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
BIOL 260 Biostatistics
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social Behavioral Sciences
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
CHEM 100 or 111A Chemistry & Today's World; or General Chemistry
HIST or AH 131 or 111A Early Western Civilization; or Foundation of Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics 
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only (Grade of "C" of better) Course Number Course Title
FMD 155 Introduction to the Fashion Industry

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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
CHEM 100 or 111A Chemistry & Today's World; or General Chemistry

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics 
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only (Grade of "C" of better) Course Number Course Title
FMD 155 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
ECON 100 Principles of Macroeconomics 

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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
BIOL 205 or 207 or 208 or 211 Human Biology or Human Physiology or Human Anatomy or Introduction to Evolution and Diversity
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics
ACCT 201 Elementary Financial Accounting
Complete one of the following:    
SOC 170  Elementary Statistics 
STAT 108  Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)


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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.4
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)

Major Preparation Courses

Complete the following courses:
Department Course Number Course Title
HSC 210 Contemporary Health Issues
PSY 100 General Psychology
Complete one of the following options:
Department Course Number Course Title
BIOL 205 Human Biology
BIOL 207 & 208 Human Physiology & Human Anatomy
Complete one of the following courses:
Department Course Number Course Title
SOC 170  Elementary Statistics
STAT 108  Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)

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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.4
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)

Major Preparation Courses

Complete the following courses:
Department Course Number Course Title
HSC 210 Contemporary Health Issues
PSY 100 General Psychology
Complete one of the following options:
Department Course Number Course Title
BIOL 205 Human Biology
BIOL 207 & 208 Human Physiology & Human Anatomy
Complete one of the following courses:
Department Course Number Course Title
SOC 170  Elementary Statistics
STAT 108  Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

Written Communication Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)

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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
ECON or ACCT 101 or 201 Principles of Microeconomics or Elementary Financial Accounting

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants only (grade of C or better required) Course Number Course Title
ECON  101  Principles of Microeconomics
ACCT  201 Elementary Financial Accounting


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Option in Physical Education - Teacher Education

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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology

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: 3.25
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology
MATH 112A&112B or 113 or 119A or 122 Essentials of Algebra A & Essentials of Algebra B or Pre-Calculus Algebra or  Survey of Calculus Calculus I
CHEM or PHYS 111A or 100A General Chemistry or General Physics

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: 3.0
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology
Complete one of the following:    
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics if Statistics course taken is not GE approved
Additional Recommended Preparation for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants only (grade of C or better required) Course Number Course Title
NUTR 132 Introductory Nutrition

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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology
Complete one of the following:    
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics if Statistics course taken is not GE approved
Additional Recommended Preparation for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) Course Number Course Title
NUTR 132 Introductory Nutrition

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Nursing BSN Basic is a highly impacted program.

To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants must submit a separate program application to the School of Nursing. In reviewing applications, a personal profile is developed for each applicant based on GPA in pre–requisite courses and the General Assessment Test. The largest weight in the profile is derived from the pre–requisite science courses GPA, with typical courses being 3.25 or higher and no grades below “C.” Applicants with the highest profile scores are selected for admission. The number of applicants who can be admitted is limited by space availability. It is anticipated that about 72 students will be admitted each fall and spring from hundreds of applications. Additional information about the admissions review process and statistics on those accepted to the major is available on the School of Nursing website.

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.25
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology Lecture & Lab
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy Lecture & Lab
BIOL 201 Microbiology Lecture & Lab (General Microbiology for Health Professionals)
CHEM 140 General, Inorganic, Organic or Integrated (with associated lab if required at the institution where the course was taken)
Complete one of the following:    
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life 
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Applicants must complete a General Assessment Test given by the School of Nursing

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  • The Nursing Department for more information on this major.

  • Please Note: The CSULB School of Nursing is evaluating CHEM 140 as a required pre-requisite for the nursing program. All applicants should use www.assist.org to determine if their course is equivalent to CSULB's CHEM 140 requirement. Any students who have completed a college chemistry course (general, inorganic, organic, biochemistry, or integrated with a lab) will be considered through Spring 2025. If admitted to the program with a non-articulated course, the School of Nursing will determine if the course can be used for graduation. 

Nursing Registered Nurses is a highly impacted program.

To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants must submit a separate program application to the School of Nursing.

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology Lecture & Lab
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy Lecture & Lab
BIOL 201 Microbiology Lecture & Lab (General Microbiology for Health Professionals)
CHEM 140 General, Inorganic, Organic or Integrated (with associated lab if required at the institution where the course was taken)
Complete one of the following:    
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life 
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics 

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Accredited Associate Degree in Nursing and RN license

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  • The Nursing Department for more information on this major.

  • Please Note: The CSULB School of Nursing is evaluating CHEM 140 as a required pre-requisite for the nursing program. All applicants should use www.assist.org to determine if their course is equivalent to CSULB's CHEM 140 requirement. Any students who have completed a college chemistry course (general, inorganic, organic, biochemistry, or integrated with a lab) will be considered through Spring 2025. If admitted to the program with a non-articulated course, the School of Nursing will determine if the course can be used for graduation. 

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
Complete one of the following 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
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) Course Number Course Title
REC 141 Introduction to Leisure Services
REC 225 Programming Recreation Activities


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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.4
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
PSY 100 General Psychology

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) Course Number Course Title
REC 141 Introduction to Leisure Services
REC 225 Programming Recreation Activities
BIOL   A human anatomy and physiology course


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Social Work is a highly impacted program.

To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants must submit a separate program application to the School of Social Work by March 1st for the upcoming fall semester. The application includes statements of biographical and educational background and a description of community and/or social work experience. In addition, each applicant must submit two letters of reference, one academic and one professional. Eligible applicants will be selected for admission on a space-available basis based on review of the entire application packet. View the BASW sequence of course information on our website for more information.

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)

Please note: Applications are only accepted for the Fall Semester to this program.


Major Preparation Courses

Complete one of the following options:
Department Course Number Course Title
BIOL 205 Human Biology
BIOL 207 & 208 Human Physiology & Human Anatomy
Complete the following course:
Department Course Number Course Title
PSY 100 General Psychology
Complete one of the following courses:
Department Course Number Course Title
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics; or another course in statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics, if Statistics course taken above is not GE approved

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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. 

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.5
  • Minimum lower-division preparation (grade of C or better required)

Please note: Applications are only accepted for the Fall Semester to this program.

The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0

Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
BIOL Category B2/B3 General Biology & Lab (Biol 200) or Human Biology & Lab (BIOL 205) Recommended
GENERAL ED
CATEGORY
Category B1/B3 Physical Science Course (Chem 100- Chemistry Today's World; or PHYS 100A - General Physics are recommended - at least one  of the courses must have a laboratory component.)
SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE See Course Titles (ANTH 120 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; or PSY 100 - General Psychology; or SOC 100 - Principles of Sociology are recommended)
STATISTICS COURSE Any STAT Any STAT Courses

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics

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