Cal State Channel Islands Black Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Black Studies transfers starts with BLST 200, BLST 201 and BLST 202.

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Black Studies

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Major Requirements

Cal State Channel Islands Black Studies Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Black Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division requirements

Complete all of these

BLST 200 Foundations of Black Intellectual Thought
BLST 201 Black Aesthetics
BLST 202 Introduction to Africana Studies

Also listed by CSUCI

CSUCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Electives

1 of these options

BLST 101 Race and the American Imagination · BLST 150 Introduction to Ethnic Studies · BLST 190 Afro-Latin America through Film · BLST 191 Introduction to African American Film · BLST 203 Introduction to Black Feminisms · BLST 207 African American Representation in Media · BLST 251 Brand Identity through Sound and Visual Aesthetics – Kanye West, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Beyoncé
BLST 204 Introduction to African Drumming · BLST 206 Introduction to Steel Drumming

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Channel Islands have a Black Studies major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Black Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Channel Islands for Black Studies?

Cal State Channel Islands's Black Studies major preparation includes BLST 200, BLST 201 and BLST 202. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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