Cal State Long Beach Human Development
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Human Development transfers starts with HDEV 180, ANTH 120 and PSY 100; 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Human Development

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Human Development Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Human Development 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

HDEV 180 Lifespan Human Development
ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
PSY 100 General Psychology
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

Required

HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics

Foundation courses

Complete 3 units from these

ANTH 110 Intro to Physical Anthropology
ANTH 155 Medical Technologies and Human Bodies
BIOL 101 Introduction to Human Disease
BIOL 200 General Biology
BIOL 205 Human Biology
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
H SC 201 Introduction to Public Health
H SC 210 Personal Health and Wellness
H SC 250 Public Health Biology
H SC 260 Introduction to Public Health Informatics and Technology
HDEV 218 Environmental Justice, Health, and Human Development
PSY 241 Psychobiology

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have a Human Development major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Human Development (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 Human Development?

Cal State Long Beach's Human Development major preparation includes HDEV 180, ANTH 120, PSY 100, SOC 100, HDEV 190 and ANTH 110, 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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