Cal State Long Beach Multidisciplinary Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Multidisciplinary Sciences transfers starts with BIOL 211, CHEM 111A and SCED 100; 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 Multidisciplinary Sciences Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Multidisciplinary Sciences 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
- BIOL 211 Introduction to Evolution and Diversity
- CHEM 111A General Chemistry
- SCED 100 An Introduction to Scientific and Spatial Reasoning
Complete 1 of these options
- ERTH 106 Earth Science for Teachers
- ERTH 102 Planet Earth · ERTH 104 Planet Earth Lab
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 112B Essential Algebra B
- MATH 113 Precalculus Algebra
- MATH 119A Survey of Calculus I
- MATH 122 Calculus I
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 100A General Physics
- PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat
Explorations
Complete all of these
- BIOL 212 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
- BIOL 213 Introduction to Ecology and Physiology
- CHEM 111B General Chemistry
Complete all of these
- CHEM 111B General Chemistry
- ERTH 240 Historical Geology
- MATH 224 Calculus III
- MATH 123 Calculus II
- PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 254 Applied Modern Physics
Biology
Required
- BIOL 260 Biostatistics
Complete 4 of these
- BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
Chemistry
Complete all of these
- CHEM 220A Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 220B Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 241 Explorations in Biochemistry
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 223A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 223B Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Complete all of these
- CHEM 227 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 241 Explorations in Biochemistry
Complete 2 of these
- CHEM 223A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 251 Quantitative Analysis
Complete 2 of these
- CHEM 251 Quantitative Analysis
Required
- CHEM 251 Quantitative Analysis
Complete 2 of these
- CHEM 227 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
Earth science
Complete all of these
- ASTR 100 Astronomy
- ASTR 100L Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
- ERTH 190 Environmental Geology
- ERTH 280 Water Resources and Society
Complete all of these
- ERTH 150 Geology of Parks
- ERTH 250 Introduction to Geologic Field Methods
Complete 2 of these
- ERTH 160 Introduction to Oceanography
- ERTH 160L Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory
- ERTH 190 Environmental Geology
Required
- ERTH 280 Water Resources and Society
Complete 2 of these
- ERTH 190 Environmental Geology
- ERTH 191 Air and Water Pollution
Physics
Required
- PHYS 255 Laboratory on Modern Physics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Multidisciplinary Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Multidisciplinary Sciences (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 Multidisciplinary Sciences?
Cal State Long Beach's Multidisciplinary Sciences major preparation includes BIOL 211, CHEM 111A, SCED 100, ERTH 106, ERTH 102 and ERTH 104, 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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