Cal State San Marcos American Indian Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for American Indian Studies transfers starts with AIS 101, AIS 150 and AIS 125; the full list is below.

108 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUSM 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 American Indian Studies

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos American Indian Studies Major Preparation

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

Preparation for the major

Courses listed

AIS 101 Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 150 Introduction to Federal Indian Law and Policy

Courses listed

AIS 125 Decolonizing the Narrative: American Indian and Indigenous Film and Filmmakers
AIS 220 American Indian Religion
AIS 230 American Indian Art and Contemporary Issues
AIS 240 American Indians and Environmental Issues
AIS 280 American Indian Culture and Language Preservation and Revitalization
AIS 290 American Indian Education: Equity and Social Justice

Language proficiency requirement for the major

Required

Language Other Than English (intermediate)

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Marcos have an American Indian Studies major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers American Indian 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 Marcos for American Indian Studies?

Cal State San Marcos's American Indian Studies major preparation includes AIS 101, AIS 150, AIS 125, AIS 220, AIS 230 and AIS 240, 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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