Fall 2020 Major-Specific Degree Requirements for CSULB Students- CNSM
CSULB students must meet precise major-specific degree 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 degree 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 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. 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 must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.25 |
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 must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.25 |
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.