Cal State Bakersfield Nursing, BSN
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Bakersfield lists for Nursing, BSN transfers starts with ENGL 1109, COMM 1008 and BIOL 2210; the full list is below.
90 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Cal State Bakersfield Nursing, BSN Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Bakersfield lists as Nursing, BSN major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required prerequisites
Complete all of these
- ENGL 1109 Writing and Research
- COMM 1008 Strategies of Public Communication
- BIOL 2210 Human Anatomy
- BIOL 2220 Human Physiology
- BIOL 2230 Microbiology
Complete 1 of these
- PHIL 1019 Critical Thinking
- PHIL 2019 Ethical Reasoning
- SOC 1018 Critical Thinking and Contemporary Social Problems
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 1209 Statistics in the Modern World
- PSYC 2018 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychological Research
- SOC 2208 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 1000 Foundations of Chemistry
- CHEM 1003 Foundations of Chemistry for Healthcare Professionals
Cognate courses
Complete all of these
- PSYC 1018 Explorations in Psychology
- NURS 2190 Lifespan Development
- BIOL 2240 Principles of Nutrition
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Bakersfield have a Nursing, BSN major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Bakersfield offers Nursing, BSN and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Bakersfield for Nursing, BSN?
Cal State Bakersfield's Nursing, BSN major preparation includes ENGL 1109, COMM 1008, BIOL 2210, BIOL 2220, BIOL 2230 and PHIL 1019, 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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