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    Cal State Northridge Computer Information Technology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Computer Information Technology transfers starts with CIT 101, CIT 101L and CIT 160; 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 Computer Information Technology

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Northridge Computer Information Technology Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Computer Information Technology 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

    • CIT 101 CIT Fundamentals
    • CIT 101L CIT Fundamentals Lab
    • CIT 160 Internet Technologies
    • CIT 160L Internet Technologies Lab
    • CIT 210 Deployment and Management of Operating Systems
    • CIT 210L Deployment and Management of Operating systems Lab
    • CIT 256 Discrete Structures for Information Technology
    • CIT 270 Integrative Programming
    • CIT 270L Integrative Programming Lab
    • COMP 122 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
    • COMP 122L Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Lab
    • COMP 182 Data Structures and Program Design
    • COMP 182L Data Structures and Program Design Lab

    Complete 1 of these options

    • COMP 110 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming and COMP 110L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Laboratory
    • COMP 111A Introduction to Algorithms and Programming A · COMP 111AL Introduction To Algorithms And Programming A Lab · COMP 111B Introduction to Algorithms and Programming B · COMP 111BL Introduction to Algorithms and Programming B Lab

    Calculus

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 103 Mathematical Methods for Business
    • MATH 150A Calculus I
    • MATH 255A Calculus for the Life Sciences I
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUN's own Computer Information Technology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal State Northridge have a Computer Information Technology major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Computer Information Technology (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 Information Technology?

    Cal State Northridge's Computer Information Technology major preparation includes CIT 101, CIT 101L, CIT 160, CIT 160L, CIT 210 and CIT 210L, 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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