Fall 2025 Transfer Major-Specific Degree Requirements - College of Health and Human Services (CHHS)

• 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.

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.

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

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• The Child Development and Family Studies program 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

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• The Child Development and Family Studies program for more information on this major.

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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• English Composition
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication
• Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)

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• The Family and Consumer Sciences Department for more information on this major.

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)

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 School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Emergency Management 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)

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 Family and Consumer 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)

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 Family and Consumer 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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• English Composition
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication
• Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)

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The Health Care Administration Department for more information on this major.

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

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 Health Science Department for more information on this major.

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

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 Health Science Department 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)

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 Family and Consumer Sciences Department for more information on this major.

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)

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 Kinesiology Department for more information on this major.

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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• English Composition
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication

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• The Kinesiology Department for more information on this major.

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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• English Composition
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication
• Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (If Statistics course taken is not GE approved)

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• The Kinesiology Department for more information on this major.

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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• English Composition
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication
• Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (If Statistics course taken is not GE approved)

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• The Kinesiology Department for more information on this major.

Nursing BSN Basic is a highly impacted program.

To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must submit a separate nursing school application demonstrating completed coursework below along with the results of the Casper Situational Judgment Test offered by Acuity Insights.  In reviewing applications, a personal profile is developed for each applicant based on pre–requisite science GPA, pre-requisite non-science courses (listed below) and the Casper Test. The pre–requisite science courses GPA is given more weight, with typical course grades being 3.25 or higher and no grades below “C.” Applicants with the highest profile scores are invited to participate in a live communication exercise and will be asked to share their experiences in community engagement.  The results of the communication exercise and community engagement activities are added to the profile and students with the top profiles are selected for admission. The number of admitted students is limited by space availability. It is anticipated that about 80 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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• English Composition
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication

Applicants must submit results of the Casper Situational Judgment Test with their School of Nursing application.  Please note that the Casper Test is administered on select dates that are posted on the School of Nursing website.  

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• The School of Nursing for more information on this major.

Nursing Registered Nurses is a highly impacted program.

This program is restricted to applicants that already possess a license as a Registered Nurse or who are currently enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing program and plan to graduate prior to starting courses in this program.  To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must submit a separate nursing school application demonstrating completed coursework below.  At the time of application, applicants will submit either their unrestricted, unencumbered RN license number or documentation that they are enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing program prior to starting classes and will therefore be eligible for an RN license.

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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• English Composition
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication

Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited community college and eligibility for RN licensure.

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• The School of Nursing 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 (FSCI 101 recommended)
• Oral Communication
• Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 

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• The Option in Food Science website for more information on this major.

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)

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Critical Thinking 

Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only

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• The Family and Consumer Sciences Department for more information on this major.

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

• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
• 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

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• The Recreation and Leisure Studies Department for more information on this major.

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)

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 Recreation and Leisure Studies Department for more information on this major.

Social Work is a highly impacted program.

To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. In addition to submitting the CSU application via Cal State Apply, applicants must also submit a separate BASW program application to the School of Social Work by March 1st for the upcoming fall semester. The BASW program 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

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

• English Composition
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication
• Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (If Statistics course taken above is not GE approved)

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• The Social Work Department for more information on this major.

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

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 Department of Speech-Language Pathology for more information on this major.