Cal State San Marcos Communication
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Communication transfers starts with COMM 100, COMM 200 and PSYC 220; 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 Communication

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State San Marcos Communication Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Communication 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

    Complete all of these

    • COMM 100 Introduction to Communication
    • COMM 200 Argument and Dialogue

    Complete 1 of these

    • PSYC 220 Introductory Statistics in Psychology
    • SOC 201 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences
    • Other Introductory Statistics Courses

    Language proficiency requirement for the major

    Required

    • Language Other Than English (intermediate)

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Yes. Cal State San Marcos 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 Marcos for Communication?

    Cal State San Marcos's Communication major preparation includes COMM 100, COMM 200, PSYC 220 and SOC 201. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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