Cal State LA English
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for English transfers starts with COMM 1100.
84 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 English Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as English 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.
Major core courses
Required
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
Single subject credential teaching option
Required
- COMM 1100 Oral Communication
Also listed by Cal State LA
Cal State LA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
General option - electives
- ENGL 2070 Beginning Creative Writing
- ENGL 2090 Introduction to Play Writing
- ENGL 2100 Language and Society
- ENGL 2260 A Journey Through World Cinema
- ENGL 2310 Gods, Monsters, and Heroes in World Mythology
- ENGL 2600 Literary Los Angeles
- ENGL 2665 Race and Ethnicity in Science Fiction
- ENGL 2700 Why Literature Matters
- ENGL 2710 Contemporary World Literature
- ENGL 2730 Fictions of Gender and Sexuality
- ENGL 2760 Pulp Fictions and Popular Literature
- ENGL 2800 Shakespeare and Popular Culture
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have an English major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA offers English (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for English?
Cal State LA's English major preparation includes COMM 1100. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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