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    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Comparative Ethnic Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Comparative Ethnic Studies transfers starts with ES 1112, ES 1114 and ES 1134; the full list is below.

    45 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly SLO for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Comparative Ethnic Studies

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Comparative Ethnic Studies Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Comparative Ethnic Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Major courses

    Courses listed

    • ES 1112 Race, Culture, and Politics in the United States
    • ES 1114 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
    • ES 1134 Writing & Rhetoric
    • ES 1145 Writing, Reasoning, and Argumentation

    Complete 9 units from these

    • ES 2220 African American Popular Culture
    • ES 2221 Native American Popular Culture
    • ES 2222 Asian American Popular Culture
    • ES 2223 Latina/o/x Popular Culture

    Complete 9 units from these

    • ES 2253 Introduction to American Indian Studies
    • ES 2254 Introduction to African American Studies
    • ES 2255 Introduction to Latina/o/x Studies
    • ES 2256 Introduction to Asian American Studies
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Comparative Ethnic Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Comparative Ethnic Studies major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Comparative Ethnic Studies and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Comparative Ethnic Studies?

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Comparative Ethnic Studies major preparation includes ES 1112, ES 1114, ES 1134, ES 1145, ES 2220 and ES 2221, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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