Cal State San Marcos Criminology and Justice Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Criminology and Justice Studies transfers starts with SOC 100, SOC 105 and SOC 201; 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 Criminology and Justice Studies

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos Criminology and Justice Studies Major Preparation

The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Criminology and Justice 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

SOC 100 Academic Success in Sociology and Criminology & Justice Studies
SOC 105 Introduction to Justice Studies
SOC 201 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences

Complete 6 units from these

SOC 203 The Child in Society
SOC 204 Human Relationships Across the Life Course
SOC 205 Exploring Social Problems
CS 201 Introduction to Data Science

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 Criminology and Justice Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Marcos have a Criminology and Justice Studies major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Criminology and Justice 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 Criminology and Justice Studies?

Cal State San Marcos's Criminology and Justice Studies major preparation includes SOC 100, SOC 105, SOC 201, SOC 203, SOC 204 and SOC 205, 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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