Cal State Long Beach History
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for History transfers starts with HIST 101, HIST 111 and HIST 112; the full list is below.
39 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 History Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as History 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
- HIST 101 Facts, Evidence and Explanation
- HIST 111 World History: Origins to 1500
- HIST 112 World Since 1500
- HIST 131 Early Western Civilization
- HIST 132 Modern Western Civilization
- HIST 141 Jewish Civilization
- HIST 172 Early United States History
- HIST 173 Recent United States History
- HIST 290 Selected Topics in History
Complete 1 of these
- AFRS 120 African American History to 1865
- AFRS 121 African American History Since 1865-Present
- AIS 105 American Indian History - Pre 1871
- AIS 106 American Indian History - Post 1871
- ASAM 120 Asian American History
- HEBW 100 Jewish Humor
- HIST 140 Jewish Humor
- HIST 105 American Indian History - Pre 1871
- HIST 106 American Indian History - Post 1871
History/social science teaching specialization
Complete all of these
- HIST 172 Early United States History
- HIST 173 Recent United States History
- HIST 111 World History: Origins to 1500
- HIST 112 World Since 1500
Us history
Complete all of these
- POSC 100 Introduction to American Govt
- GEOG 100 World Regional Geography
- POSC 218 Global Politics
Single subject teaching credential in social science for non-history majors
Complete all of these
- HIST 172 Early United States History
- HIST 173 Recent United States History
- HIST 111 World History: Origins to 1500
- HIST 112 World Since 1500
- GEOG 100 World Regional Geography
- POSC 100 Introduction to American Govt
- POSC 218 Global Politics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a History major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach for History?
Cal State Long Beach's History major preparation includes HIST 101, HIST 111, HIST 112, HIST 131, HIST 132 and HIST 141, 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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