Cal State Northridge Computer Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Computer Engineering transfers starts with COMP 110, COMP 110L and COMP 182; 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.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Northridge Computer Engineering Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Computer Engineering 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 all of these
- COMP 110 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
- COMP 110L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Laboratory
- COMP 182 Data Structures and Program Design
- COMP 182L Data Structures and Program Design Lab
- COMP 282 Advanced Data Structures
- ECE 240 Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- ECE 240L Electrical Circuits Lab
- GEOL 125 Introduction to Environmental Science
- MATH 150A Calculus I
- MATH 150B Calculus II
- MATH 250 Calculus III
- PHYS 220A Mechanics
- PHYS 220AL Mechanics Laboratory
- PHYS 220B Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 220BL Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 280 Applied Differential Equations
- ECE 280 Applied Differential Equations in Electrical Engineering
Also listed by CSUN
CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Math and science (with corresponding lab) electives
- BIOL 101EN Introduction to Biological Principles for Engineering
- BIOL 106 Biological Principles I
- BIOL 106L Biology Laboratory I
- BIOL 107 Biological Principles II
- BIOL 107L Biology Laboratory II
- CHEM 101 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 101L General Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM 101D Problem Solving in General Chemistry I
- CHEM 102 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 102L General Chemistry II Laboratory
- CHEM 102D Problem Solving in General Chemisty II
- CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineers
- MATH 262 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- PHYS 227 Thermodynamics and Modern Physics
- PHYS 227L Thermodynamics and Modern Physics Lab
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Computer Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Computer Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Computer Engineering?
Cal State Northridge's Computer Engineering major preparation includes COMP 110, COMP 110L, COMP 182, COMP 182L, COMP 282 and ECE 240, 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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