Cal State Long Beach Philosophy
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Philosophy transfers starts with PHIL 203, PHIL 204 and PHIL 270; the full list is below.

37 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 Philosophy

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Philosophy Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Philosophy 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

PHIL 203 History of Early Western Philosophy
PHIL 204 History of Modern Western Philosophy
PHIL 270 Symbolic Logic I

Complete 1 of these

PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101 The Meaning of Life
PHIL 110 Critical Thinking and Composition
PHIL 130 Puzzles and Paradoxes
PHIL 156 Philosophy and Music
PHIL 160 Ethics and Society
PHIL 170 Critical Reasoning
PHIL 203 History of Early Western Philosophy
PHIL 204 History of Modern Western Philosophy
PHIL 261 Philosophy and Film

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Philosophy (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 Philosophy?

Cal State Long Beach's Philosophy major preparation includes PHIL 203, PHIL 204, PHIL 270, PHIL 100, PHIL 101 and PHIL 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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