Cal State Channel Islands Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Computer Science transfers starts with COMP 150, COMP 151 and COMP 162; the full list is below.

91 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 Computer Science

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Major Requirements

Cal State Channel Islands Computer Science Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Computer Science 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

COMP 150 Object-oriented Programming
COMP 151 Data Structures and Program Design
COMP 162 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
COMP 232 Programming Languages
COMP 262 Computer Organization and Architecture
MATH 150 Calculus I
MATH 151 Calculus II
MATH 230 Logic and Mathematical Reasoning
MATH 240 Linear Algebra

Science

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 200 General Physics I · PHYS 201 General Physics II
BIOL 200 Principles of Organismal and Population Biology · BIOL 212 Principles of Neurobiology · PHYS 200 General Physics I

Upper division requirements

Required

MATH 300 Discrete Mathematics

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Channel Islands have a Computer Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Computer Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Channel Islands for Computer Science?

Cal State Channel Islands's Computer Science major preparation includes COMP 150, COMP 151, COMP 162, COMP 232, COMP 262 and MATH 150, 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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