Cal State LA Philosophy
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Philosophy transfers starts with PHIL 1510, PHIL 1080 and PHIL 2500; the full list is below.
93 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 Philosophy Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as Philosophy 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
Required
- PHIL 1510 Philosophical Ideas: Knowledge and Reality
General option: formal reasoning requirement
Complete 1 of these
- PHIL 1080 Quantitative Reasoning: Proof and Probability
- PHIL 2500 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
Pre-law option: formal reasoning requirement
Complete 1 of these
- PHIL 1080 Quantitative Reasoning: Proof and Probability
- PHIL 1600 Critical Thinking and Composition
- PHIL 2500 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
Also listed by Cal State LA
Cal State LA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Directed electives for the major
- PHIL 2200 Contemporary Moral and Social Issues: An Intersectional Approach
- PHIL 2230 Diversity and Justice
- PHIL 2300 Meanings of Human Life: An Intersectional Approach
- PHIL 2400 Philosophy of Film
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have a Philosophy major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA offers Philosophy (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 Philosophy?
Cal State LA's Philosophy major preparation includes PHIL 1510, PHIL 1080, PHIL 2500 and PHIL 1600. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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