Cal State Northridge Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Computer Science transfers starts with COMP 122, COMP 122L 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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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Computer Science

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Major Requirements

Cal State Northridge Computer Science Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Computer Science 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 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
COMP 222 Computer Organization
COMP 256 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
COMP 256L Discrete Structures for Computer Science Lab
COMP 282 Advanced Data Structures
MATH 150A Calculus I
MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 262 Introduction to Linear Algebra
PHIL 230 Introduction to Formal Logic

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

Complete all of these

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I
CHEM 101L General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 101D Problem Solving in General Chemistry I
GEOG 101 The Physical Environment
GEOG 102 Physical Geography Laboratory
GEOG 103 Weather
GEOG 105 Weather Lab
GEOL 101 Geology of Planet Earth
GEOL 102 Geology of Planet Earth Laboratory
GEOL 110 The Fossil Record of Ancient Life on Earth
GEOL 112 Earth and Life Through Time Lab
PHYS 220A Mechanics
PHYS 220AL Mechanics Laboratory

Also listed by CSUN

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

Science elective with lab

1 of these

BIOL 106 Biological Principles I and BIOL 106L Biology Laboratory I
BIOL 107 Biological Principles II and BIOL 107L Biology Laboratory II
GEOL 110 The Fossil Record of Ancient Life on Earth and GEOL 112 Earth and Life Through Time Lab

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Computer Science (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 Science?

Cal State Northridge's Computer Science major preparation includes COMP 122, COMP 122L, COMP 182, COMP 182L, COMP 222 and COMP 256, 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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