Cal State Long Beach Liberal Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Liberal Studies transfers starts with AFRS 100B, AIS 100B and ASAM 100B; 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 Liberal Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Liberal Studies 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.
Written communication
Complete 1 of these
- AFRS 100B Composition II
- AIS 100B Composition II
- ASAM 100B Composition II
- CHLS 104B Composition II
- ENGL 100B Composition II
Oral communication
Complete 1 of these
- COMM 130 Essential Public Speaking
Literature survey
Complete 1 of these
- CWL 100 Introduction to World Literature
- ENGL 180 Appreciation of Literature
- ENGL 250A Survey of English Literature
- ENGL 250B Survey of English Literature
- ENGL 270A Survey of American Literature
- ENGL 270B Survey of American Literature
Math
Required
- MTED 110 The Real Number System for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Earth science
Complete 1 of these options
- ERTH 106 Earth Science for Teachers
- ERTH 102 Planet Earth · ERTH 104 Planet Earth Lab
Life science
Required
- BIOL 200 General Biology
Physical science
Required
- PHSC 112 Introduction to the Physical Sciences
American history
Complete 1 of these
- HIST 172 Early United States History
American institutions
Complete 1 of these
- POSC 100 Introduction to American Govt
World history/geography
Complete 1 of these options
- L/ST 250 Early World Historical Geography
- HIST 111 World History: Origins to 1500 · GEOG 100 World Regional Geography
Multicultural dimensions
Complete 1 of these
- AFRS 119 Racial and Ethnic Studies
- AIS 119 Racial and Ethnic Studies
- ASAM 119 Racial and Ethnic Studies
- CHLS 119 Racial and Ethnic Studies
Music
Required
- MUS 180 Integrating Music into the General Elementary Classroom
Dance or theater
Complete 1 of these
- L/ST 211 Theatre/Dance/Movement for Inclusive Elementary Classrooms
- CWL 124 Introduction to World Theatre and Drama
- DANC 110 Viewing Dance
- THEA 113 Introduction to Acting
- THEA 122 Theatre for the 21st Century
Ethics, values and beliefs
Complete 1 of these
- PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 160 Ethics and Society
- PHIL 203 History of Early Western Philosophy
- PHIL 204 History of Modern Western Philosophy
- R/ST 100 The Religious Quest for Meaning
- R/ST 202 Religion and Pop Culture
Teaching, learning and technology
Complete 1 of these options
- L/ST 100 Introduction to Teaching for Equity in Diverse Contexts
- EDEL 100 Introduction to Teaching & Learning in Diverse Contemporary Classrooms · ETEC 110 Introduction to Computers as Tools
Critical thinking
Complete 1 of these
- A/ST 190 Introduction to Eastern Ways of Thinking
- COMM 131 Essentials of Argumentation
- ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing
- ETEC 171 Critical Thinking Using Computer Technology
- HIST 101 Facts, Evidence and Explanation
- L/ST 111 Critical Thinking and Public Education
- PHIL 170 Critical Reasoning
- POSC 105 Introduction to Critical Thinking
- PSY 130 Critical Thinking
Introduction to education
Required
- EDEL 200 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Liberal Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Liberal Studies (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 Liberal Studies?
Cal State Long Beach's Liberal Studies major preparation includes AFRS 100B, AIS 100B, ASAM 100B, CHLS 104B, ENGL 100B and COMM 130, 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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