Cal State Monterey Bay Liberal Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Monterey Bay lists for Liberal Studies transfers starts with LS 242S, GS 214 and HCOM 251; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUMB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Liberal Studies

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Major Requirements

Cal State Monterey Bay Liberal Studies Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Monterey Bay lists as Liberal Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUMB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Preparation courses for the major

Courses listed

LS 242S Service Learning in Public Schools
GS 214 Global History I: to 1500

Courses listed

HCOM 251 Introduction to US History
SSCI 111 United States History to 1890

Courses listed

PHYS 121 Integrated Physical Science and PHYS 121L Integrated Physical Science Laboratory
BIO 204 Introduction to Life Sciences
GEOL 210 Earth Science for Teachers
MATH 100 Quantitative Literacy

Courses listed

HDFS 200 Intro to Child Development
LS 233 Arts in the School and Community

Emphasis courses

Courses listed

BUS 201 Macro Economics
VPA 215 Beginning Drawing
VPA 218 Intro to Painting

Courses listed

STAT 100 Introduction to Statistics
BUS 204 Business Mathematics and Statistics

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUMB's own Liberal Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Monterey Bay have a Liberal Studies major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Monterey Bay 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 Monterey Bay for Liberal Studies?

Cal State Monterey Bay's Liberal Studies major preparation includes LS 242S, GS 214, HCOM 251, SSCI 111, PHYS 121 and PHYS 121L, 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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