Cal State Long Beach Computer Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Computer Engineering transfers starts with CECS 105, CECS 174 and CECS 201; the full list is below.

36 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Computer Engineering

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Computer Engineering Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Computer Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

CECS 105 Introduction to Computing Disciplines
CECS 174 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
CECS 201 Computer Logic Design I
CECS 211 Principles of Computer Engineering I
CECS 228 Discrete Structures with Computing Applications
CECS 229 Discrete Structures with Computing Applications II
CECS 262 Introduction to Embedded System Programming
CECS 271 Introduction to Numerical Methods
CECS 275 Programming and Data Structures in C++
ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering Profession
ENGR 102 Academic Success Skills
MATH 122 Calculus I
MATH 123 Calculus II
PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat
BIOL 200 General Biology

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism
E E 210 Electro-Magnetic Foundations in Electrical Engineering · E E 210L Electro-Magnetic Foundations in Electrical Engineering Laboratory

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSULB's own Computer Engineering requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have a Computer Engineering major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Computer Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Computer Engineering?

Cal State Long Beach's Computer Engineering major preparation includes CECS 105, CECS 174, CECS 201, CECS 211, CECS 228 and CECS 229, 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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