Cal State Channel Islands Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis transfers starts with ART 102, BIOL 170 and COMM 101; 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.
Your community college
Which classes count at your community college?
Pick your college to see its class for each CSUCI requirement.
Major Requirements
Cal State Channel Islands Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis 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.
Complete all of these
- ART 102 Multicultural Children's Art
- BIOL 170 Foundations of Life Science
- COMM 101 Public Speaking
- ECS 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development
- ENGL 105 Composition and Rhetoric
- ENGL 212 Children's Literature in a Diverse World
- HIST 211 World Civilizations: Origins to 1500
- HIST 275 The United States to 1900
- LS 110 Computer Literacy for Educators
- LS 220 Developing Literacy in Diverse Classrooms
- MATH 208 Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I - Numbers and Problem Solving
- PA 210 Understanding Dance and Music for Elementary Education
- PHSC 170 Foundations in Physical Science
- POLS 150 American Political Institutions
Upper division requirements
Complete all of these
- GEOL 300 Foundations of Earth Science
- HIST 369 California History and Culture
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Channel Islands have a Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis (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 Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis?
Cal State Channel Islands's Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis major preparation includes ART 102, BIOL 170, COMM 101, ECS 150, ENGL 105 and ENGL 212, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Explore More
Related Transfer Requirements
Build your CSUCI Liberal Studies, Professional Emphasis plan
Pick your community college and see which of its classes count, term by term.
Pick your college