Sacramento State Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Computer Science transfers starts with CSC 15, CSC 20 and CSC 28; the full list is below.

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

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Computer Science

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Computer Science Major Preparation

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

Pre-major requirements

Complete all of these

CSC 15 Programming Concepts and Methodology I
CSC 20 Programming Concepts and Methodology II
CSC 28 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
CSC 35 Introduction to Computer Architecture
MATH 30 Calculus I
MATH 31 Calculus II
PHYS 11A General Physics: Mechanics

Also listed by Sac State

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

Additional major preparation courses

CSC 60 Introduction to Systems Programming in UNIX
MATH 35 Introduction to Linear Algebra
STAT 50 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

BIO 1 Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
BIO 10 Basic Biological Concepts
CHEM 1A General Chemistry I
CHEM 1E General Chemistry for Engineering
PHYS 11B General Physics: Heat, Light, Sound, Modern Physics
PHYS 11C General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Computer Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Computer Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Computer Science?

Sacramento State's Computer Science major preparation includes CSC 15, CSC 20, CSC 28, CSC 35, MATH 30 and MATH 31, 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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