Fall 2022 Major-Specific Degree Requirements (College of Engineering)
While first-year students may be admitted directly into some majors, many majors require that students begin as “pre-majors” and then meet precise major-specific degree criteria to official declare the major. These criteria include meeting all major-specific degree requirements in the new major and demonstrating a progressively successful academic history that reflects potential success in the major. Upon declaration of major, students must adopt the requirements of the major and any minors in effect at that time in the CSULB Catalog.
All undergraduate students must have a declared major by the time they earn 60 units. This applies equally to students who are:
- Undeclared or pre-major (refer to Declare a Major)
- Requesting to change or add a major (refer to Change of Major)
Browse the following list to find the current major-specific degree requirements for your intended major. Some majors are highly impacted and will be indicated as such. Major-specific degree requirements are subject to change in future terms.
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 |
---|---|---|
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade or C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Biomedical Engineering 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 |
---|---|---|
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering 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 | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
CECS | 174 | Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving |
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
CECS | 174 | Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving |
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
PHYS or CHEM | 151 or 111A | Mechanics and Heat or General Chemistry |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- 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 |
PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Chemical Engineering Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
PHYS | 100A | General Physics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Electrical Engineering Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Minimum lower division preparation (Grade C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
PHYS | 100A | General Physics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- The Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering 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 | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required of CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) | Course Number | Course Title |
---|---|---|
EE | 186 | Introduction to Programming and Applications for Electrical Engineers |
Explore:
- The Electrical Engineering 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 |
---|---|---|
MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Explore:
- Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management Department for more information on this major.