Major Specific Requirements for CSULB Students - CED
FALL 2017
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.
Liberal Studies
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.6
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
HIST |
172 |
Early United States History |
POSC |
100 |
Introduction to |
Complete one of the following courses: |
|
|
ENGL |
180 |
Appreciation of Literature |
ENGL |
250A, 250B |
Survey of English Literature |
ENGL |
270A, 270B |
Survey of American Literature |
ENGL |
375 |
American Ethnic Writers |
CWL |
100 |
Introduction to World Literature |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics (MTED recommended)
Explore the Liberal Studies Department for this major.