Cal State San Marcos Computer Information Systems
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Computer Information Systems transfers starts with CS 111, CS 211 and CS 231; 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 Computer Information Systems

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos Computer Information Systems Major Preparation

The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Computer Information Systems 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

CS 111 Computer Science I
CS 211 Computer Science II
CS 231 Assembly Language and Digital Circuits

Non-computer science supporting courses

Complete 1 of these options

ACCT 203 Introduction to Accounting for Managers
ACCT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting · ACCT 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting

Complete all of these

ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 160 Calculus with Applications, I
MATH 270 Basic Discrete Mathematics
MATH 242 Introduction to Statistics

Complete 1 of these

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Marcos have a Computer Information Systems major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Computer Information Systems (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for Computer Information Systems?

Cal State San Marcos's Computer Information Systems major preparation includes CS 111, CS 211, CS 231, ACCT 203, ACCT 201 and ACCT 202, 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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