Cal State Northridge Gender and Women's Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Gender and Women's Studies transfers starts with GWS 100, GWS 110 and GWS 205; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Northridge Gender and Women's Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Gender and Women's 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
- GWS 100 Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies
- GWS 110 Women, Work and Family
Complete all of these
- GWS 205 Gender and Women's Studies Community Service Seminar
- GWS 205CS Gender and Women's Studies Community Service
Complete 1 of these
- AIS 222 Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities
- GWS 222 Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities
Concentration courses
Complete all of these
- CH S 246 Contemporary Issues of the Chicana
- HSCI 231 Women and Health
- QS 201 Race and Ethnicity in Queer Studies
Complete 1 of these
- AIS 222 Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities
- GWS 222 Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities
Also listed by CSUN
CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Electives
- GWS 220 Men, Masculinity, and Patriarchy
- GWS 230 Women and Entertainment
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Gender and Women's Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Gender and Women's 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 Gender and Women's Studies?
Cal State Northridge's Gender and Women's Studies major preparation includes GWS 100, GWS 110, GWS 205, GWS 205CS, AIS 222 and GWS 222, 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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