Fall 2023 Major-Specific Degree Requirements (College of Liberal Arts)
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.
Includes Asian American Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, and Japanese Majors.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The Asian and Asian-American Studies Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The Africana Studies Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ASLD | 102 or 201 or 202 | American Sign Language 2, American Sign Language 3, American Sign Language 4 |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The American Sign Language and Deaf Cultures 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)
- A score of “2” or higher on the ASLPU National Exam
- Positive Recommendation from department faculty. Contact the department for more information.
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ASLD | 101 | American Sign Language 1 |
| ASLD | 102 | American Sign Language 2 |
| ANTH or LING | 170 or 170 | Introduction to Linguistics; or Introduction to Linguistics |
| ASLD | 124 | American Deaf Cultures |
| ASLD | 201 | American Sign Language 3 |
| ASLD | 202 | American Sign Language 4 |
| ASLD | 211 | Beginning Intepreting and Ethics 1 |
| ASLD | 212 | Beginning Intepreting and Ethics II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The American Sign Language and Deaf Cultures 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The American Studies Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The Anthropology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The Chicano and Latino Studies Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The Classics 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)
| The following suite of courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| COMM | 110 | Interpersonal Communication |
| COMM | 131 | Essentials of Argumentation |
| Complete one of the following courses: | ||
| COMM | 130 | Essentials of Public Speaking |
| COMM | 171 | Voice And Applied Speaking (If completed prior to Fall 2012) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Mathematics
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- The Communication Studies Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- 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
- Mathematics
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- The Comparative World Literature 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 must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.3 |
Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ECON | 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON | 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| MATH | 115 or 122 | Calculus for Business; or Calculus I |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
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- The Economics 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 must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.3 |
Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ECON | 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON | 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
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- The Economics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The English 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 | 200, 211 | General Biology; or Introduction to Evolution & Diversity |
| MATH | 115, 119A, 122 | Calculus for Business; or Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
| ERTH | 102 | Planet Earth |
| ERTH | 104 | Planet Earth Lab |
| ECON | 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
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- The Environmental Science and Policy 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 |
| MATH | 119A, 122 | Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
| BIOL | 211 | Introduction to Evolution and Diversity |
| ECON | 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
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" of better) | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL | 212 | Introduction to Cell Molecular Biology |
| ERTH | 102 | Planet Earth |
| ERTH | 104 | Planet Earth Lab |
Explore:
- The Environmental Science and Policy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Geography 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The History 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)
| Complete Two of the Four Major Preparation Courses |
Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSY | 100 | General Psychology |
| SOC | 100 | Principles of Sociology |
| ANTH | 120 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
| HDEV | 180 | Lifespan Human Development |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
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- The Human Development 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:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The International Studies Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Jewish Studies Department for more information on this major.
To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
| Major Preparation Courses | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Journalism and Public Relations Department for more information on this major.
Includes Linguistics, Linguistics TESOL B.A., and Linguistics Translation Studies
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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Linguistics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Philosophy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| POSC | 100 | Introduction to American Government |
| An additional lower division Political Science Course |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Political 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)
| The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5: | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSY | 100 | General Psychology |
| PSY | 220 | Research Methods |
| PSY | 241 | Psychobiology |
| Complete One of the Following: | ||
| PSY | 110 | Introductory Statistics |
| HDEV | 190 | Elementary Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| SOC | 170 | Elementary Statistics |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Psychology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Journalism and Public Relations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Religious Studies Department for more information on this major.
Includes Spanish, Spanish Interdisciplinary, French and Francophone, German, Italian and Russian languages.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOC | 100 | Principles of Sociology |
| SOC | 142 | Social Trends and Problems |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Sociology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Category C | Arts & Humanities (minimum 3 courses totaling 9 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category D | Social Science & Citizenship (minimum 2 courses totaling 6 units which satisfy the entire area) |
| General Education | Category F | Ethnic Diversity (3 units) |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Explore:
- The Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Department for more information on this major.
