Fall 2022 Transfer Major Specific Requirements - CHHS
These criteria will be used for 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 Health and Human Services
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.
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)
Major Preparation Courses: Complete one of the following |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics |
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
CRJU | 101 | Criminal Justice System in Society |
Complete two of the following courses: | ||
SOC |
100 |
Principles of Sociology |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
POSC |
100 |
Introduction to American Government |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking (PHIL 170 recommended)
Explore:
- The School of Criminology, Crminal 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)
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
201 |
General Microbiology for Health Professionals |
CHEM |
111A |
General Chemistry |
MATH |
112A&112B or 113 or 119A or 122 |
Essentials of Algebra A & Essentials of Algebra B or Pre-Calculus Algebra or Survey of Calculus Calculus I |
NUTR |
132 |
Introduction to Nutrition |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
Complete one of the following courses: |
|
|
BIOL |
260 |
Biostatistics |
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics |
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking (FSCI 101 recommended)
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only (Grade of "C" of better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
CHEM |
227 |
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry |
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.8 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
NUTR |
132 |
Introductory Nutrition |
BIOL |
207 |
Human Physiology |
CHEM |
111A |
General Chemistry |
MATH |
112A & 112 B or 113 |
Essentials of Algebra A & Essentials of Algebra B or Pre-Calculus Algebra |
BIOL |
201 |
General Microbiology for Health Professionals |
Complete one of the following: |
|
|
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
BIOL |
260 |
Biostatistics |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social Behavioral Sciences |
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
- The Family and Consumer Sciences Department for more information on this major.
Option in Child Development & Family Studies
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 |
---|---|---|
ANTH |
120 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; or a Global Issues Course |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
CDFS |
111 |
Pre-School Child |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only (Grade of "C" of better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
CDFS |
211 |
Guiding Young Children |
Explore:
- The Family and Consumer Sciences Department for more information on this major.
Option in Family Life 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 |
---|---|---|
ANTH |
120 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; or a Global Issues Course |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
CDFS |
111 |
Pre-School Child |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Family and Consumer Sciences Department for more information on this major.
Option in Fashion Merchandising
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 |
100 or 111A |
Chemistry & Today's World; or General Chemistry |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only (Grade of "C" of better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
FMD |
155 |
Introduction to the Fashion Industry |
ECON |
100 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
Explore:
- The Family and Consumer Sciences Department for more information on this major.
Option in Fashion Design
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 |
100 or 111A |
Chemistry & Today's World; or General Chemistry |
HIST or AH |
131 or 111A |
Early Western Civilization; or Foundation of Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses for Transfer Applicants Only (Grade of "C" of better) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
FMD |
155 |
Introduction to the Fashion Industry |
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
205 or 207 or 208 or 211 |
Human Biology or Human Physiology or Human Anatomy or Introduction to Evolution and Diversity |
ECON |
101 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
ACCT |
201 |
Elementary Financial Accounting |
Complete one of the following: |
|
|
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics |
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)
The Health Care Administration Department for more information on this major.Explore:
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 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
HSC | 210 | Contemporary Health Issues |
NUTR RSCH RSCH |
132 or 207 or 296B |
Introductory Nutrition or Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health Disparities or Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods |
Complete one of the following: |
|
|
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics |
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Additional recommended preparation for transfer students (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
101 or 201 |
Introduction to Human Disease or General Microbiology for Health Professionals |
CHEM (one of the following) |
100, or 111A, or 112A or 140 |
Chemisty and Today's World General Chemisty Advanced Chemistry General, Organic, and Biochemistry |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)
Explore:
- 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 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
HSC | 210 | Contemporary Health Issues |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
NUTR |
132 |
Introductory Nutrition |
Complete one of the following: |
|
|
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics |
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Additional recommended preparation for transfer students (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
101 or 201 |
Introduction to Human Disease or General Microbiology for Health Professionals |
CHEM (one of the following) |
100, or 111A, or 112A or 140 |
Chemisty and Today's World General Chemisty Advanced Chemistry General, Organic, and Biochemistry |
Written Communication Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics (If Statistics course above is not GE approved)
Additional recommended preparation for transfer students (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
HSC | 250 | Public Health Aspects of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases |
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
ECON or ACCT |
101 or 201 |
Principles of Microeconomics or Elementary Financial Accounting |
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 |
---|---|---|
ECON |
101 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
ACCT |
201 |
Elementary Financial Accounting |
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
207 |
Human Physiology |
BIOL |
208 |
Human Anatomy |
KIN |
201 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
207 |
Human Physiology |
BIOL |
208 |
Human Anatomy |
KIN |
201 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
MATH |
112A&112B or 113 or 119A or 122 |
Essentials of Algebra A & Essentials of Algebra B or Pre-Calculus Algebra or Survey of Calculus Calculus I |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
CHEM or PHYS |
111A or 100A |
General Chemistry or General Physics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
|
---|---|---|---|
BIOL |
207 |
Human Physiology |
|
BIOL |
208 |
Human Anatomy |
|
KIN |
201 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
|
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
|
Complete one of the following: | |||
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
|
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
|
HDEV | 190 | Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
SOC | 170 | Elementary Statistics | |
STAT | 118 | Introductory Business Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics if Statistics course taken is not GE approved
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
NUTR |
132 |
Introductory Nutrition |
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
207 |
Human Physiology |
BIOL |
208 |
Human Anatomy |
KIN |
201 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
Complete one of the following: | ||
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics if Statistics course taken is not GE approved
Additional recommended preparation for Transfer Applicants Only (grade of C or better required) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
NUTR |
132 |
Introductory Nutrition |
Explore:
- 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 demonstrate the following. Applicants must submit a separate program application to the School of Nursing. In reviewing applications, a personal profile is developed for each applicant based on GPA in pre–requisite courses and the General Assessment Test. The largest weight in the profile is derived from the pre–requisite science courses GPA, with typical courses being 3.25 or higher and no grades below “C.” Applicants with the highest profile scores are selected for admission. The number of applicants who can be admitted is limited by space availability. It is anticipated that about 72 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)
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
207 |
Human Physiology Lecture & Lab |
BIOL |
208 |
Human Anatomy Lecture & Lab |
BIOL |
201 |
Microbiology Lecture & Lab (General Microbiology for Health Professionals) |
CHEM |
|
General, Inorganic, Organic or Intergrated (with associated lab if required at the institution where the course was taken) |
Complete one of the following: | ||
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Applicants must complete a General Assessment Test given by the School of Nursing
Explore:
-
The Nursing Department for more information on this major.
Nursing Registered Nurses is a highly impacted program.
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)
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
207 |
Human Physiology Lecture & Lab |
BIOL |
208 |
Human Anatomy Lecture & Lab |
BIOL |
201 |
Microbiology Lecture & Lab (General Microbiology for Health Professionals) |
CHEM |
|
General, Inorganic, Organic or Intergrated (with associated lab if required at the institution where the course was taken) |
Complete one of the following: | ||
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
HDEV | 190 | Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
PSY | 110 | Introductory Statistics |
SOC | 170 | Elementary Statistics |
STAT | 118 | Introductory Business Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Accredited Associate Degree in Nursing and RN license
Explore:
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The Nursing 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)
Complete one of the following major preparation courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
ANTH |
120 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
CDFS |
211 |
Guiding Young Children |
HDEV |
180 |
Lifespan Human Development |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
SOC |
100 |
Principles of Sociology |
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 |
---|---|---|
REC |
141 |
Introduction to Leisure Services |
REC |
225 |
Programming Recreation Activities |
Explore:
- 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)
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
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 |
---|---|---|
REC |
141 |
Introduction to Leisure Services |
REC |
225 |
Programming Recreation Activities |
BIOL |
|
A human anatomy and physiology course |
Explore:
- 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. Applicants must submit a separate program application to the School of Social Work by March 1st for the upcoming fall semester. The 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 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
205 |
Human Biology Course |
PSY |
100 |
General Psychology |
Complete one of the following courses: |
|
|
HDEV |
190 |
Elementary Statistics in Social & Behavioral Sciences |
STAT |
108 |
Statistics for Everyday Life |
PSY |
110 |
Introductory Statistics |
SOC |
170 |
Elementary Statistics; or another course in statistics |
STAT |
118 |
Introductory Business Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics, if Statistics course taken above is not GE approved
Explore:
-
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
Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number |
Course Title |
---|---|---|
BIOL |
Category B2/B3 |
General Biology & Lab (Biol 200) or Human Biology & Lab (BIOL 205) Recommended |
GENERAL ED |
Category B1/B3 |
Physical Science Course (Chem 100- Chemistry Today's World; or PHYS 100A - General Physics are recommended - at least one of the courses must have a laboratory component.) |
SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE |
See Course Titles |
(ANTH 120 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; or PSY 100 - General Psychology; or SOC 100 - Principles of Sociology are recommended) |
STATISTICS COURSE |
Any STAT |
Any STAT Courses |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
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The Department of Speech-Language Pathology for more information on this major.