Fall 2023 Major-Specific Degree Requirements (College of Health and Human Services)

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:

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.

 

 Athletic Training 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 CSULB Athletic Training Education Program. See the CSULB Athletic Training Education Program web site for the separate program application and deadlines. The separate program application must be accompanied by three letters of recommendation; one letter must be from the athletic training setting noted below. 

  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.7
  • Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required)
Major Preparation Courses
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
MATH 109,or 113,or 119A, or 122 Modeling w/Algebra; Pre-Calculus Algebra; Survey of Calculus; Calculus I
NUTR 132 Introductory Nutrition
PHYS 100A General Physics
PSY 100 General Psychology

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Minimum of 150 pre–professional athletic training hours.

  • At least 100 hours must be attained by observation in a traditional athletic training setting under the supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer.
    • A maximum of 50 of these hours may be attained in a clinical setting under the supervision of an allied healthcare professional. 
    • Health Care Professional: Athletic Trainer, Chiropractor, Dentist, Registered Dietitian, Emergency Medical Technician, Nurse Practitioner, Nutritionist, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Orthotist, Physician (MD/DO), Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Podiatrist, Prosthetist, Psychologist, Registered Nurse or Social Worker who hold a current active state or national practice credential and/or certification in the discipline and whose discipline provides direct patient care in a field that has direct relevancy to the practice and discipline of Athletic Training.
Additional Required Preparation Courses 
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" of better) Course Number Course Title
ATEP 207 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
PSY 100 General Psychology
CDFS 111 Child Growth and Development

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics
Additional Required Preparation Courses for CSULB Students
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) Course Number Course Title
CDFS 211 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children


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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
 PSY 100 General Psychology
CDFS 111 Child Growth and Development

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics

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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
Complete one of the following:    
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Intro 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)

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To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Minimum lower division preparation (Grade of C or better required)

                                                 Major Preparation Courses

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

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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
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 and 112B or 113,119A,122 Essential Algebra A and Essential Algebra B or Pre-Calculus Algebra or higher; (Equivalent to 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
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT  108 Statistics for Everyday Life
STAT 118 Intro Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking

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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
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 and 112B or 113, or 119A, or 122 Essential Algebra A and Essential 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 Elementary Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Intro Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 

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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
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 - 1500

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics 

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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
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 

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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
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 Elementary Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Intro 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)


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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
BIOL 205 or

207 and 208
Human Biology; or Both Human Physiology and Human Anatomy
HSC 210 Contemporary Health Issues
PSY 100 General Psychology
Complete one of the following:    
SOC 170  Elementary Statistics
STAT 108  Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Intro 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)

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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
BIOL 205 or 207 and 208 Human Biology; or Both Human Physiology and Human Anatomy
HSC 210 Contemporary Health Issues
PSY 100 General Pyschology
Complete one of the following:    
SOC 170  Elementary Statistics
STAT 108  Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
STAT 118 Intro 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)

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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
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

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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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics

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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
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 and 112B or 113, 119A or 122 Essential Algebra A and Essential Algebra B or Precalculus Algebra; or higher equivalent to Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I
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 

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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
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
Complete one of the following:    
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
STAT 118 Intro 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 Required  Preparation for CSULB Students
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) Course Number Course Title
NUTR 132 Introductory Nutrition

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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
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
Complete one of the following:    
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
STAT 118 Intro 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 Required Preparation for CSULB Students
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) Course Number Course Title
NUTR 132 Introductory Nutrition

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Nursing BSN Basic is a highly impacted program.

To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must submit a separate nursing school application demonstrating completed coursework below along with the results of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) offered by Assessment Technologies Institute www.atitesting.com.  In reviewing applications, a personal profile is developed for each applicant based on pre–requisite science GPA, pre-requisite non-science courses (listed below) and the TEAS test. The pre–requisite science courses GPA is given more weight, with typical courses being 3.25 or higher and no grades below “C.” Applicants with the highest profile scores are invited to participate in a live communication exercise.  The results of the communication exercise are added to the profile and students with the top profiles are selected for admission. The number of admitted students is limited by space availability. It is anticipated that about 80 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
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology Lecture & Lab (4 semester units minimum)
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy Lecture & Lab (4 semester units minimum)
BIOL 201 Microbiology Lecture & Lab (General Microbiology for Health Professionals/ 4 semester units minimum)
CHEM 140 General, Inorganic, Organic or Intergrated (with associated lab if required at the institution where the course was taken)
Complete one of the following: Course Number Course Title
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
STAT 118 Intro Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Applicants must submit results of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) offered by Assessment Technologies Institute www.atitesting.com

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Nursing Registered Nurses is a highly impacted program.

This program is restricted to applicants that already possess a license as a Registered Nurse or who are currently enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing program and plan to graduate prior to starting courses in this program.  To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must submit a separate nursing school application demonstrating completed coursework below.  At the time of application, applicants will submit either their unrestricted, unencumbered RN license number or documentation that they are enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing program prior to starting classes and will therefore be eligible for an RN license.

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
Major Preparation Courses Course Number Course Title
BIOL 207 Human Physiology Lecture & Lab (4 semester units minimum)
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy Lecture & Lab (4 semester units minimum)
BIOL 201 Microbiology Lecture & Lab (General Microbiology for Health Professionals)
CHEM 140 General, Inorganic, Organic or Intergrated (with associated lab if required at the institution where the course was taken)
Complete one of the following: Course Number  Course Title
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
STAT 118 Intro Business Statistics

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited community college and eligibility for RN licensure.

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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 major preparation courses Course Number Course Title
REC 141 or 225 Introduction to Leisure Services or Programming Recreation Activities

Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Mathematics

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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
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

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Social Work is a highly impacted program.

To be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following. In addition to submitting the CSU application via Cal State Apply, applicants must also submit a separate BASW program application to the School of Social Work by March 1st for the upcoming fall semester. The BASW program 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

Complete one of the following options:
Department Course Number Course Title
BIOL 205 Human Biology
BIOL 207 & 208 Human Physiology & Human Anatomy
Complete the following course:
Department Course Number Course Title
PSY 100 General Psychology
Complete one of the following courses:
Department Course Number Course Title
HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics; or another course in 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

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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)
Major Preparation Courses
Major Preparation Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Course Number Course Title
GENERAL ED
LIFE SCIENCE COURSE
Category B2/B3 General Biology & Lab or Human Biology & Lab Recommended
GENERAL ED
PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE
Category B1/B3 Physical Science Course (Chem 100- ChemistryToday's World; or PHYS 100A - General Physics are recommended)
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
Additional Required  Preparation for CSULB Students
Additional Lower Division Preparation Required for CSULB Students (Grade of "C" or better) Course Number Course Title
SLP 261 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
SLP 271 Phonetics

 

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