Cal State Northridge Philosophy
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Philosophy transfers starts with PHIL 201, PHIL 202 and PHIL 100; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Northridge Philosophy Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Philosophy 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
- PHIL 201 Ancient Western Philosophy
- PHIL 202 Modern Philosophy
Complete 1 of these
- PHIL 100 Introduction to Critical Reasoning
- PHIL 200 Critical Reasoning
- PHIL 210 Reasoning in the Sciences
- PHIL 225 Evolutionary Reasoning
- PHIL 230 Introduction to Formal Logic
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Philosophy major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Philosophy (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 Philosophy?
Cal State Northridge's Philosophy major preparation includes PHIL 201, PHIL 202, PHIL 100, PHIL 200, PHIL 210 and PHIL 225, 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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