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    Cal State Northridge Central American Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Central American Studies transfers starts with CAS 100, CAS 102 and CAS 201; the full list is below.

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

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Central American Studies

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Northridge Central American Studies Major Preparation

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

    Lower division major preparation courses

    Complete 1 of these

    • CAS 100 Introduction to Central American Studies
    • CAS 102 The Salvadoran Experience

    Complete all of these

    • CAS 201 Survey of Central American Art and Literature
    • CAS 202 Survey of Central American Visual, Installation, and Performance Arts
    • CAS 270 Fieldwork in Central American Communities

    Also listed by CSUN

    CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Electives

    1 of these

    • AAS 201 Race, Racism, and Critical Thinking
    • AFRS 204 Race and Critical Thinking
    • AFRS 252 Popular Culture and the Black World
    • ART 112 World Arts: Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
    • CH S 202 Race, Racism, and Critical Thinking
    • URBS 250 Planning the Multiethnic City

    FAQ

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    Does Cal State Northridge have a Central American Studies major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Central American Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Central American Studies?

    Cal State Northridge's Central American Studies major preparation includes CAS 100, CAS 102, CAS 201, CAS 202 and CAS 270. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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