Chico State Criminal Justice
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Chico State lists for Criminal Justice transfers starts with CRIM 250.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Criminal Justice

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    Major Requirements

    Chico State Criminal Justice Major Preparation

    The courses Chico State lists as Criminal Justice major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division foundation

    Required

    • CRIM 250 Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Also listed by Chico State

    Chico State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Recommended general education courses

    1 of these

    • MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
    • MATH 185 Data Analytics for Social Good

    Criminal justice disciplinary electives

    11 of these

    • CRIM 257 Juvenile Justice Process
    • CRIM 259 Chico Police Service Learning Practicum
    • LEGL 258 Criminal Law
    • PADM 260 Introduction to Public Administration
    • SWRK 170 Social Welfare Institutions: A Response to Power and Scarcity

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Chico State have a Criminal Justice major for transfer students?

    Yes. Chico State offers Criminal Justice (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Criminal Justice?

    Chico State's Criminal Justice major preparation includes CRIM 250. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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