Fall 2022 Transfer Major Specific Requirements - COTA
These criteria will be used for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 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.
College of the Arts
Admission to all majors at CSULB is competitive as 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 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.
How will students be considered for admission?
- 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 will be considered.
- Students admitted to the major who have not completed the additional recommended transfer requirements or the additional CSULB requirements must complete them in their first year at CSULB.
BE AWARE: For Spring term admission, coursework and unit minimums must be completed no later than the prior Summer term.
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) recipients: 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 as 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 see the 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.
B.F.A. Option in Ceramics
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to BFA Options must also receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Contact department for details of portfolio submission and review process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ART | 181 | Foundation Drawing |
|
ART |
251A |
Introduction to Ceramic Arts: Handbuilding |
|
ART |
251B |
Introduction to Ceramic Arts: Wheel Throwing |
Explore:
Explore:
- The Art Department for more information on this major.
B.F.A. Option in Drawing & Painting and Illustration/Animation
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to BFA Options must also receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Contact department for details of portfolio submission and review process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ART | 181 | Foundation Drawing |
|
ART |
184 |
Foundation Life Drawing |
|
ART |
287 |
Introduction to Painting |
Explore:
- The Art Department for more information on this major.
B.F.A. Option in Photography
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to BFA Options must also receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Contact department for details of portfolio submission and review process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ART | 181 | Foundation Drawing |
|
ART |
241 |
Introduction to Photography |
Explore:
- The Art Department for more information on this major.
B.F.A. Option in Printmaking
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to BFA Options must also receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Contact department for details of portfolio submission and review process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ART | 181 | Foundation Drawing |
|
ART |
184 |
Foundation Life Drawing |
| ART |
149 or 241 |
Foundation Computer Art or Introduction to Photography |
| ART |
132 or 270 or 287 |
Foundation of Color Theory or Introduction to Printmaking or Introduction to Painting |
Explore:
- The Art Department for more information on this major.
B.F.A. Option in Sculpture
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to BFA Options must also receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Contact department for details of portfolio submission and review process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ART | 181 | Foundation Drawing |
|
ART |
261 | Introduction to Life Sculptures: From the Figure to the Body |
| ART |
263 |
Introduction to Sculpture/4D |
Explore:
- The Art Department for more information on this major.
B.F.A. Option in 3-D Media
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to BFA Options must also receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Contact department for details of portfolio submission and review process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ART | 181 | Foundation Drawing |
|
ART |
263 | Introduction to Sculpture/4D |
| ART |
287 |
Introduction to Painting |
Explore:
- The Art Department for more information on this major.
B.A. Option in Studio Art
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)
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
The Art Department for more information on this major.Explore:
B.F.A. Option in Graphic Design
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to BFA Options must also receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Contact department for details of portfolio submission and review process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
|
ART |
181 |
Foundation Drawing |
|
ART |
223 |
Introduction to Typography |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Art Department for more information on this major.
B.A. in Art with Option Art History or Art 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):
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
ART HISTORY |
111A |
Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
|
ART HISTORY |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
ART |
130 |
Foundation Two - Dimensional |
|
ART |
131 |
Foundation Three - Dimensional |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Art Department for more information on this major.
Dance is a highly impacted major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following an audition and demonstrate the following. Contact department for details of the audition process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required):
|
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
NONE |
N/A |
N/A |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communcation
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
DANC |
112A |
Intermediate Modern Dance |
|
DANC |
114A |
Intermediate Ballet |
Explore:
- The Dance Department for more information on this major.
Dance is a highly impacted major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following an audition and demonstrate the following. Contact department for details of the audition process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required):
|
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.25: |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
BIOL |
207 |
Human Physiology |
| BIOL | 208 | Human Anatomy |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communcation
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
DANC |
112A |
Intermediate Modern Dance |
|
DANC |
114A |
Intermediate Ballet |
Design B.A. or Industrial Design B.S.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to the BFA or BS programs must also receive a positive recommendation from a panel of faculty jurors following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Applicants do NOT submit portfolios until all lower division Design coursework (100 and 200 level) has been completed.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
DESN |
120A |
Fundamentals of Design |
|
DESN |
120B |
Fundamentals of Design |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Design Department for more information on this major.
B.F.A in Interior Design
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to the BFA or BS programs must also receive a positive recommendation from a panel of faculty jurors following review of a portfolio submitted by the applicant. Applicants do NOT submit portfolios until all lower division Design coursework (100 and 200 level) has been completed.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
DESN |
120A |
Fundamentals of Design |
|
DESN |
120B |
Fundamentals of Design |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Design Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. Applicants to the Option in Narrative Production must also submit a portfolio that is approved by a department faculty review committee. Contact department for details of portfolio submission and review process.
Please Note: Applications to the Option in Narrative Production are only accepted in the Fall Semester.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required):
|
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
Complete one of the |
|
|
|
ART |
110 |
Introduction to the Visual Arts |
|
AH |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
Complete a minimum of two |
|
|
|
FEA |
205 |
Film History |
|
FEA |
206 |
History of Broadcasting |
|
FEA |
207 |
Introduction to Screenwriting |
|
FEA |
299 |
Media Aesthetics |
| FEA | 208 | Introduction to Film Production |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Film and Electronic Arts Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required):
|
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
Complete one of the |
|
|
|
ART |
110 |
Introduction to the Visual Arts |
|
AH |
111B |
Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States |
|
Complete a minimum of two |
|
|
|
FEA |
205 |
Film History |
|
FEA |
206 |
History of Broadcasting |
|
FEA |
207 |
Introduction to Screenwriting |
|
FEA |
299 |
Media Aesthetics |
| FEA | 208 | Introduction to Film Production |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Film and Electronic Arts Department for more information on this major.
Music is a highly impacted major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must receive a positive recommendation from the faculty following an audition and demonstrate the following. Contact department for details of the audition process.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required):
|
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
NONE |
N/A |
N/A |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communcation
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
|
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
MUS |
190 |
Listener's Approach to Music |
Explore:
- The Music Department for more information on this major.
B.A. with options in Theatre Arts or Technical Theatre
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
THEA |
114A |
Fundamentals of Acting |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Theatre Department for more information on this major.
