Fall 2019 - Major Specific Requirements for CSULB Students- CNSM
CSULB students must meet precise major specific criteria in order to ‘declare a major.’ While first-year students are admitted directly into some majors, many majors require that students begin as pre-majors and then declare the major if and when they complete the major specific criteria. All students must have a declared major by the time they reach 60 earned units. This applies equally to students who are:
- Undeclared
- Were admitted into a ‘pre-major’ and are requesting to declare the major
- Requesting to change major
- Requesting to add a major
Except for “Highly Impacted” majors, native CSULB students can ‘declare a major’ if they meet the major specific minimum cumulative GPA and required lower division preparation. There are limitations on the ability to add a second major or to add/change degree objectives based on the following policies:
To review the detailed major specific 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. They are subject to change for future terms.
(All Options Except Biology 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 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
CHEM |
111A |
General Chemistry |
CHEM |
111B |
General Chemistry |
MATH |
119A or 122 |
Survey of Calculus I; or |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIO |
211 |
Introduction to Evolution & Diversity |
Explore:
- The Biological Sciences Department 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 |
---|---|---|
CHEM |
111A |
General Chemistry |
CHEM |
111B |
General Chemistry |
MATH |
119A or 122 |
Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIO |
211 |
Introduction to Evolution & Diversity |
Explore:
The Biological Sciences Department 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 |
---|---|---|
CHEM |
111A |
General Chemistry |
CHEM |
111B |
General Chemistry |
MATH |
119A or 122 |
Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIO |
211 |
Introduction to Evolution & Diversity |
Explore:
- The Biological Sciences Department 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 |
---|---|---|
CHEM |
111A and 112A and |
General Chemistry Advanced General Chemistry |
MATH |
122 and 119A and |
Calculus I and |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department 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 |
---|---|---|
CHEM |
111A |
General Chemistry |
CHEM |
111B |
General Chemistry |
MATH |
122 |
Calculus I |
MATH |
123 |
Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department 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 |
---|---|---|
GEOL |
102 |
General Geology |
GEOL |
104 |
General Laboratory |
Complete three of the following four courses: |
|
|
CHEM |
111A |
General Chemistry |
CHEM |
111B |
General Chemistry |
MATH |
122 |
Calculus I |
MATH |
123 |
Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Geological Sciences Department 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 |
---|---|---|
GEOL |
102 |
General Geology |
GEOL |
104 |
General Laboratory |
CHEM |
111A |
General Chemistry |
MATH |
122 |
Calculus I |
MATH |
123 |
Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Geological Sciences Department 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 |
---|---|---|
MATH |
122 |
Calculus I |
MATH |
123 |
Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Mathematics and Statistics Department 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 |
---|---|---|
MATH |
122 |
Calculus I |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
PHYS |
151 |
Mechanics and Heat |
Explore:
The Physics and Astronomy Department 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 |
---|---|---|
MATH |
122 |
Calculus I |
MATH |
123 |
Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
PHYS |
151 |
Mechanics and Heat |
Explore:
The Physics and Astronomy Department for more information on this major.