Cal State San Bernardino Liberal Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State San Bernardino lists for Liberal Studies transfers starts with AAED 2431, MUS 2266 and TA 2640; the full list is below.
34 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUSB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State San Bernardino Liberal Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State San Bernardino lists as Liberal Studies 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.
Arts and humanities
Complete 1 of these
- AAED 2431 Art in the Classroom
Complete 1 of these
- MUS 2266 Creating Digital Media Using Personal Electronic Technology
- TA 2640 Acting for All Majors
Natural sciences and mathematics
Complete all of these
- HSCI 1000 Concepts in Health
- GEOL 1090 Earth: The Blue Planet
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 1000 Introduction to Biology
- BIOL 1010 Biology for Teachers
Complete 1 of these options
- NSCI 1300 Survey of Chemistry and Physics
- CHEM 1000 Introduction to Chemistry · PHYS 1000 Physics in the Modern World
- PHYS 1000 Physics in the Modern World · CHEM 1090L Structures and Properties of Matter Laboratory
Social sciences and child development
Required
- HIST 2700 California History
Complete 1 of these
- HIST 1460 History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present
- HIST 1460H Honors History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present
- HIST 2000 United States History to 1877
- HIST 2010 United States History, 1877 to the Present
Complete 1 of these
- PSCI 2030 Government of the United States
- PSCI 2030H Government of the United States - Honors
Complete 1 of these
- GEOG 1010 Introduction to Human Geography
- GEOG 1650 World Regions and Peoples
Complete all of these
- CAFS 2240 Introduction to Child Development
- CAFS 2246 Observation and Methods: School Age Development
Also listed by CSUSB
CSUSB lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major requirements
- CAL 2970 Liberal Studies: Foundation Seminar and Assessment Preparation
- EDMS 2301 Introduction to Education
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State San Bernardino have a Liberal Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State San Bernardino offers Liberal Studies (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 Liberal Studies?
Cal State San Bernardino's Liberal Studies major preparation includes AAED 2431, MUS 2266, TA 2640, HSCI 1000, GEOL 1090 and BIOL 1000, 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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