Cal State LA History
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State LA lists for History transfers starts with HIST 1010, HIST 1020 and HIST 2010; the full list is below.

88 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for History

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each Cal State LA requirement.

Major Requirements

Cal State LA History Major Preparation

The courses Cal State LA lists as History 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

HIST 1010 World History to 1500 CE
HIST 1020 World History since 1500 CE
HIST 2010 Early American History
HIST 2020 Recent United States History

General option

Required

UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS

Teaching concentration

Complete all of these

GEOG 1550 Society and Nature: Human Geography
POLS 1000 Power, Politics and Engagement: Introduction to Government in the U.S.
HIST 2080 The complexities and diversity of California History from Indigenous History to the Present

Complete 1 of these

ECON 1500 Economics for the Citizen

Pedagogical foundations

Required

UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State LA have a History major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State LA offers History (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 History?

Cal State LA's History major preparation includes HIST 1010, HIST 1020, HIST 2010, HIST 2020, GEOG 1550 and POLS 1000, 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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