Cal State San Marcos History
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for History transfers starts with HIST 130, HIST 131 and HIST 101; 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.

108

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for History

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos History Major Preparation

The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as History 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

HIST 130 U.S. History 1500-1877
HIST 131 U.S. History 1877-Present
HIST 101 World Civilizations to 1500
HIST 102 World Civilizations from 1500 to the Present

Courses listed

PSCI 100 U.S. Government and Politics
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

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 History requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers History (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 History?

Cal State San Marcos's History major preparation includes HIST 130, HIST 131, HIST 101, HIST 102, PSCI 100 and PSYC 100, 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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