Fall 2023 Major-Specific Degree Requirements (College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
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.
(All Options Except Biology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
| CHEM | 111B | General Chemistry |
| MATH | 119A or 122 | Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
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" or better) | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIO | 211 | Introduction to Evolution & Diversity |
Explore:
- The Biological 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
| CHEM | 111B | General Chemistry |
| MATH | 119A or 122 | Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
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" or better) | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIO | 211 | Introduction to Evolution & Diversity |
Explore:
The Biological 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
| CHEM | 111B | General Chemistry |
| MATH | 119A or 122 | Survey of Calculus I; or Calculus I |
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" or better) | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIO | 211 | Introduction to Evolution & Diversity |
Explore:
- The Biological 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 must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.25 | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM CHEM |
111A and 111B or 112A and 112B |
General Chemistry Advanced General Chemistry |
| MATH MATH |
122 and 123 or 119A and 119B |
Calculus I and Calculus II OR Survey of Calculus I and Survey of Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Chemistry and Biochemistry 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 2.25 | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
| CHEM | 111B | General Chemistry |
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Chemistry and Biochemistry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ERTH | 102 | Planet Earth |
| ERTH | 104 | Planet Earth Lab |
| Complete three of the following four courses: | ||
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
| CHEM | 111B | General Chemistry |
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Geological 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 must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| ERTH | 102 | Planet Earth |
| ERTH | 104 | Planet Earth Lab |
| CHEM | 111A | General Chemistry |
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Geological 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 must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5 | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
Required General Education courses not covered by major preparation courses:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
Explore:
The Mathematics and Statistics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
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" or better) | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
Explore:
The Physics and Astronomy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MATH | 122 | Calculus I |
| MATH | 123 | Calculus II |
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" or better) | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS | 151 | Mechanics and Heat |
Explore:
The Physics and Astronomy Department for more information on this major.
