San Jose State University Nursing
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Nursing transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and COMM 20; the full list is below.

99 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 Nursing

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Nursing Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Nursing 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

COMM 20 Public Speaking
BIOL 66 Human Physiology
MICR 20 General Bacteriology
NUFS 8 Nutrition for the Health Professions

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 65 Human Anatomy
BIOL 65O Human Anatomy

Complete 1 of these

ENGL 1A First Year Writing

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 30A Introductory Chemistry
CHEM INTR Chemistry for Nursing

Complete 1 of these

STAT 95 Elementary Statistics
UNVS 15 Statway: Statistics-Concepts & Methods

Support for the major

Complete all of these

CHAD 70 Lifespan Development in a Global Context
PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. San Jose State University offers Nursing (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 Nursing?

San Jose State University's Nursing major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, COMM 20, BIOL 66, MICR 20 and NUFS 8, 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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