San Jose State University Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Computer Science transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and MATH 30; the full list is below.

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Computer Science

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Computer Science Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Computer Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Second course in english composition

Complete 1 of these

ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

MATH 30 Calculus I
MATH 31 Calculus II
MATH 42 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 39 Linear Algebra I
MATH 32 Calculus III

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

CS 46A Introduction to Programming
CS 46B Introduction to Data Structures
CS 47 Introduction to Computer Systems

Also listed by SJSU

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

Science electives

6 units from these

BIOL 30 Principles of Biology I
BIOL 31 Principles of Biology II
CHEM 1A General Chemistry
GEOL 1 General Geology
GEOL 4L Earth Systems Lab
GEOL 7 Earth, Time and Life
METR 10 Weather and Climate
PHYS 50 General Physics I: Mechanics
PHYS 51 General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

Computer science electives

1 of these

CS 49C Programming in C
CS 49J Programming in Java

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose State University have a Computer Science major for transfer students?

Yes. San Jose State University offers Computer Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Computer Science?

San Jose State University's Computer Science major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, MATH 30, MATH 31, MATH 42 and MATH 39, 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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