Cal State Bakersfield Nursing, RN to BSN
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Bakersfield lists for Nursing, RN to BSN transfers starts with ENGL 1109, COMM 1008 and MATH 1209; the full list is below.
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Cal State Bakersfield Nursing, RN to BSN Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Bakersfield lists as Nursing, RN to 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
- MATH 1209 Statistics in the Modern World
- 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
Also listed by CSUB
CSUB lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Optional lower-division courses
- BIOL 2220 Human Physiology
- BIOL 2230 Microbiology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Bakersfield have a Nursing, RN to BSN major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Bakersfield offers Nursing, RN to 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, RN to BSN?
Cal State Bakersfield's Nursing, RN to BSN major preparation includes ENGL 1109, COMM 1008, MATH 1209, BIOL 2210, BIOL 2220 and BIOL 2230, 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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