Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Public Health
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Public Health transfers starts with HLTH 1101, HLTH 2261 and HLTH 1155; the full list is below.

44 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Public Health

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Public Health Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Public Health 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

HLTH 1101 Introduction to Public Health
HLTH 2261 Social Determinants of Health

Complete 1 of these

HLTH 1155 Multicultural Perspectives and Health
HLTH 1160 Women's Health and Society

Support courses

Courses listed

BIO 1151 Life: Molecules and Cells
BIO 2231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 2232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
FSN 2202 Introduction to Human Nutrition
MCRO 2221 Introduction to Microbiology
PSY 2201 Introductory Psychology
STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods

Complete 1 of these

ANT 2201 Cultural Anthropology
SOC 1110 Comparative Societies

Also listed by Cal Poly SLO

Cal Poly SLO lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Other courses (concentration/emphasis/electives)

FSN 2250 Food and Nutrition: Culture and Customs
POLS 2225 Introduction to International Relations

1 of these

BUS 2212 Financial Accounting for Nonbusiness Majors
ECON 2001 Survey of Economics

1 of these

BUS 2207 Legal Responsibilities of Business
ECON 2021 Using Big Data to Solve Economic and Social Problems

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Public Health requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Public Health major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Public Health 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 Public Health?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Public Health major preparation includes HLTH 1101, HLTH 2261, HLTH 1155, HLTH 1160, BIO 1151 and BIO 2231, 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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