Cal State LA Civil Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Civil Engineering transfers starts with CE 1010, CE 1900 and CE 2010; the full list is below.
92 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State LA Civil Engineering Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as Civil Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State LA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core courses
Complete all of these
- CE 1010 Introductory Mathematics and Mechanics for Engineering Applications
- CE 1900 Introduction to Computer Aided Design for Civil Engineers
- CE 2010 Statics
- CE 2020 Plane Surveying
- CE 2050 Strength of Materials I
- CE 2800 Numerical Methods for Engineers I
- CE 2840 Environmental Engineering I
- CE 2900 Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Design
- CHEM 1040 General Chemistry for Engineers
- ENGL 2030 Introduction to Technical Writing
- MATH 2110 Calculus I
- MATH 2120 Calculus II
- MATH 2130 Calculus III
- MATH 2190 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
- PHYS 2100 General Physics I: Mechanics
Natural science
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 1010 General Biology
- GEOL 1500 The Planet Earth
- GEOL 1550 Oceanography
- GEOL 1580 Natural Disasters
- MICR 1010 Introduction to Microbiology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have a Civil Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA offers Civil Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for Civil Engineering?
Cal State LA's Civil Engineering major preparation includes CE 1010, CE 1900, CE 2010, CE 2020, CE 2050 and CE 2800, 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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