Cal State San Bernardino Communication
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Bernardino lists for Communication transfers starts with COMM 2101, COMM 2291 and COMM 2292; the full list is below.

33 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUSB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Communication

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Bernardino Communication Major Preparation

The courses Cal State San Bernardino lists as Communication major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division core

Required

COMM 2101 Introduction to Communication Studies

Experiential learning requirement

Complete 3 of these

COMM 2291 Practicum in Relational and Organizational Communication
COMM 2292 Practicum in Mentoring
COMM 2293 Practicum in Intercollegiate Forensics: Coyote Debate
COMM 2391 Practicum in Multimedia Journalism: Coyote Chronicle
COMM 2392 Practicum in Digital Audio and Radio
COMM 2393 Practicum in Television Journalism Production: Local Matters
COMM 2491 Practicum in Strategic Communication: Coyote PR
COMM 2492 Practicum in Advertising: Coyote Advertising
COMM 2592 Practicum in Communication Research
COMM 2593 Service Learning in Communication

Media studies concentration

Complete 1 of these

COMM 2301 Newswriting and Reporting
COMM 3354 Fundamentals of Screenwriting

Courses listed

COMM 2351 Television Studio Production
COMM 2301 Newswriting and Reporting

Relational and organizational communication concentration

Complete all of these

COMM 2201 Intercultural Communication
COMM 2231 Small Group Communication
COMM 2251 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication

Strategic communication concentration

Required

COMM 2301 Newswriting and Reporting

Complete 1 of these

ADMN 1500 Introduction to Administration
ECON 2201 Principles of Microeconomics

Also listed by CSUSB

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

Major electives

3 units from these

COMM 1020 Looking at Movies
COMM 2201 Intercultural Communication
COMM 2231 Small Group Communication
COMM 2251 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
COMM 2301 Newswriting and Reporting
COMM 2351 Television Studio Production
Communication Electives

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Bernardino have a Communication major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Bernardino offers Communication (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Bernardino for Communication?

Cal State San Bernardino's Communication major preparation includes COMM 2101, COMM 2291, COMM 2292, COMM 2293, COMM 2391 and COMM 2392, 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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