Cal State Long Beach Design
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Design transfers starts with DESN 110, DESN 268 and AH 111A; the full list is below.
38 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Long Beach Design Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Design 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 6 units from these
- DESN 110 Foundation Design History
- DESN 268 History and Theory of Sustainability in Design
- AH 111A Foundation Art History: Prehistory-c. 1500, Middle East, North Africa, Europe
- AH 111B Foundation Art History: c.1300-present, Europe and the United States
Complete all of these
- DESN 120A Fundamentals of Design
- DESN 120B Fundamentals of Design
- DESN 132A Perspective and Rendering Systems
- DESN 132B Perspectives and Rendering Systems
- DESN 151 Design Materials and Tools
- DESN 255 2D Computer-Aided Graphics
Complete 1 of these
- DESN 232 Visualization Techniques
Complete 1 of these
- DESN 141 Interior Architectural Drafting
- DESN 150 Design Drafting
Complete 1 of these
- DESN 156 3D Computer-Aided Design
- DESN 246 Computer-Aided Drafting
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Design major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Design (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Design?
Cal State Long Beach's Design major preparation includes DESN 110, DESN 268, AH 111A, AH 111B, DESN 120A and DESN 120B, 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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