Cal State Bakersfield Physics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Bakersfield lists for Physics transfers starts with PHYS 1010, PHYS 1020 and PHYS 2010; the full list is below.

88 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Physics

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Major Requirements

Cal State Bakersfield Physics Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Bakersfield lists as Physics 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.

Major requirements

Complete all of these

PHYS 1010 Physics Freshman Orientation I
PHYS 1020 Physics Freshman Orientation II
PHYS 2010 Physics Sophomore Orientation I
PHYS 2020 Physics Sophomore Orientation II
ENGR 2070 Electric Circuits
PHYS 2210 Calculus-Based Physics I
PHYS 2220 Calculus-Based Physics II
PHYS 2230 Calculus-Based Physics III

Cognate courses

Complete 1 of these

MATH 2310 Single Variable Calculus I for Engineers
MATH 2510 Single Variable Calculus I

Complete 1 of these

MATH 2320 Single Variable Calculus II for Engineers
MATH 2520 Single Variable Calculus II

Courses listed

MATH 2533 Multivariable and Vector Calculus
MATH 2540 Ordinary Differential Equations
CHEM 1000 Foundations of Chemistry
CHEM 1001 Foundations of Chemistry Laboratory

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUB's own Physics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Bakersfield have a Physics major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Bakersfield offers Physics and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Bakersfield for Physics?

Cal State Bakersfield's Physics major preparation includes PHYS 1010, PHYS 1020, PHYS 2010, PHYS 2020, ENGR 2070 and PHYS 2210, 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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