Cal State Channel Islands Data Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Data Science transfers starts with DATA 213, DATA 200 and MATH 201; the full list is below.

89 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 Data Science

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Major Requirements

Cal State Channel Islands Data Science Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Data 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

Required

DATA 213 Programming for Data Science

Complete 1 of these

DATA 200 Introduction to Data Science
MATH 201 Elementary Statistics
MATH 202 Biostatistics

Complete 1 of these options

DATA 260 Mathematics for Data Science 1 · DATA 261 Mathematics for Data Science 2
DATA 261 Mathematics for Data Science 2 · MATH 150 Calculus I
DATA 261 Mathematics for Data Science 2 · MATH 140 Calculus for Business Applications
MATH 150 Calculus I · MATH 151 Calculus II · MATH 240 Linear Algebra

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Data 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 Data Science?

Cal State Channel Islands's Data Science major preparation includes DATA 213, DATA 200, MATH 201, MATH 202, DATA 260 and DATA 261, 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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