Cal State Long Beach Social Work
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Social Work transfers starts with BIOL 205, BIOL 207 and BIOL 208; 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 Social Work Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Social Work 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.
Required major prerequisite courses
Complete 1 of these options
- BIOL 205 Human Biology
- BIOL 207 Human Physiology · BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
Required
- PSY 100 General Psychology
Complete 1 of these
- HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
- PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
- SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
- STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- S W 220 Introduction to Social Welfare
- S W 221 Introduction to Social Welfare Practicum
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Social Work major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Social Work (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 Social Work?
Cal State Long Beach's Social Work major preparation includes BIOL 205, BIOL 207, BIOL 208, PSY 100, HDEV 190 and PSY 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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