Cal State Channel Islands Global Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Global Studies transfers starts with GLST 200, GLST 201 and POLS 103; 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 Global Studies

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Major Requirements

Cal State Channel Islands Global Studies Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Global 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

GLST 200 Introduction to Global Studies
GLST 201 Culture, Politics, and Space
POLS 103 Introduction to International Politics
POLS 201 Careers in Public Service and Law

Language requirement

Complete 1 of these options

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I · SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II · SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I · SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 211 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I · SPAN 212 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Global 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 Global Studies?

Cal State Channel Islands's Global Studies major preparation includes GLST 200, GLST 201, POLS 103, POLS 201, SPAN 101 and SPAN 102, 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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