Cal State Fullerton Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Computer Science transfers starts with CPSC 120A, CPSC 120L and CPSC 121A; the full list is below.

92 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUF 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 Fullerton Computer Science Major Preparation

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

Lower division core

Complete 15 units from these

CPSC 120A Introduction to Programming Lecture
CPSC 120L Introduction to Programming Lab
CPSC 120A Introduction to Programming Lecture and CPSC 120L Introduction to Programming Lab
CPSC 121A Object-Oriented Programming Lecture
CPSC 121L Object-Oriented Programming Lab
CPSC 121A Object-Oriented Programming Lecture and CPSC 121L Object-Oriented Programming Lab
CPSC 131 Data Structures
CPSC 240 Computer Organization & Assembly Language
CPSC 253 Cybersecurity Foundations and Principles

Complete 1 of these

CPSC 223C C Programming
CPSC 223J Java Programming
CPSC 223N Visual C# Programming
CPSC 223P Python Programming
CPSC 223W Swift Programming

Mathematics requirements

Complete all of these

MATH 150A Calculus I
MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 170A Mathematical Structures I
MATH 170B Mathematical Structure II
MATH 338 Stat Appl to Natural Sci

Mathematics and science courses

Complete 12 units from these

BIOL 101 Elements of Biology
BIOL 101L Elements of Biology Laboratory
BIOL 101 Elements of Biology and BIOL 101L Elements of Biology Laboratory
BIOL 151 Cellular & Molecular Biology
BIOL 152 Evolution & Organismal Biology
CHEM 120A General Chemistry
CHEM 120B General Chemistry
CHEM 123 Chemistry for Engineers
CHEM 125 Gen Chemistry B Lecture
GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology
GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology and GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
GEOL 201 Earth History
GEOL 201L Earth History Supplemental Lab
GEOL 201 Earth History and GEOL 201L Earth History Supplemental Lab
MATH 250A Calculus III
PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics
PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics and PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism
PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism and PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys
PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys and PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab

Required for graduation

Required

POSC 100 American Government

Articulation details

Complete all of these

CPSC 120A Introduction to Programming Lecture
CPSC 120L Introduction to Programming Lab
CPSC 121A Object-Oriented Programming Lecture
CPSC 121L Object-Oriented Programming Lab
CPSC 131 Data Structures
MATH 135 Business Calculus
MATH 150A Calculus I

Courses listed

BIOL 101 Elements of Biology and BIOL 101L Elements of Biology Laboratory
BIOL 151 Cellular & Molecular Biology and BIOL 152 Evolution & Organismal Biology

Courses listed

CHEM 120A General Chemistry and CHEM 120B General Chemistry
CHEM 120A General Chemistry and CHEM 125 Gen Chemistry B Lecture

Courses listed

GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology and GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
GEOL 201 Earth History and GEOL 201L Earth History Supplemental Lab

Courses listed

MATH 150A Calculus I and MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 150A Calculus I and MATH 150B Calculus II and MATH 250A Calculus III

Courses listed

PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics and PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism and PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys and PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab

Also listed by CSUF

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

Computer science electives

15 units from these

CPSC 254 Applied Artificial Intelligence

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton for Computer Science?

Cal State Fullerton's Computer Science major preparation includes CPSC 120A, CPSC 120L, CPSC 121A, CPSC 121L, CPSC 131 and CPSC 240, 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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