Cal State LA Physics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Physics transfers starts with CHEM 1100, MATH 2110 and MATH 2120; the full list is below.
86 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 Physics Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as Physics 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
- CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I
- MATH 2110 Calculus I
- MATH 2120 Calculus II
- MATH 2130 Calculus III
- MATH 2150 Differential Equations
- PHYS 2100 General Physics I: Mechanics
- PHYS 2200 General Physics II: Electromagnetism and Circuits
Also listed by Cal State LA
Cal State LA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Electives
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
Science electives
- ASTR 1000 Unlocking the Universe: Coding, Data, and Professional Skills in STEM
- CE 2010 Statics
- CE 2050 Strength of Materials I
- CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II
- EE 2040 Circuit Analysis
- GEOG 2680 Introduction to Geospatial Sciences
- GEOG 2820 Spatial Measurement and Elementary Statistics
- GEOL 1500 The Planet Earth
- GEOL 1505 The Planet Earth Lab
- MATH 2250 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- MATH 2450 Foundations of Mathematics I: Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 2550 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- ME 2010 Statics
- ME 2050 Strength of Materials I
- PHYS 2101 General Physics I Workhop
- PHYS 2201 General Physics II Workshop
Electives
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
Science electives
- ASTR 1000 Unlocking the Universe: Coding, Data, and Professional Skills in STEM
- CE 2010 Statics
- CE 2050 Strength of Materials I
- CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II
- EE 2040 Circuit Analysis
- GEOG 2680 Introduction to Geospatial Sciences
- GEOG 2820 Spatial Measurement and Elementary Statistics
- GEOL 1500 The Planet Earth
- GEOL 1505 The Planet Earth Lab
- MATH 2250 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- MATH 2450 Foundations of Mathematics I: Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 2550 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- ME 2010 Statics
- ME 2050 Strength of Materials I
- PHYS 2100 General Physics I: Mechanics
- PHYS 2101 General Physics I Workhop
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have a Physics major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA offers Physics (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 Physics?
Cal State LA's Physics major preparation includes CHEM 1100, MATH 2110, MATH 2120, MATH 2130, MATH 2150 and PHYS 2100, 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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