Cal State San Marcos Media Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Media Studies 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.

108

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Media Studies

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos Media Studies Major Preparation

The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Media 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

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

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 Media Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Media 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 Media Studies?

Cal State San Marcos's Media Studies 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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