• This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 1A24
PSYC 10*Statistical Methods in the Behavioral SciencesB43
SOC 1/1H or SOC 2Introduction to Sociology or Social ProblemsD & Major3
COMM 1Communication FundamentalsA13
Learning & Self DevLifelong Learning and Self Development GE CourseE3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking GE CourseA33-4
SOC 20Ethnic and Minority Group RelationsD & Major3
ArtsArts GE Course C13
GS 10 or GS 20Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or Gender and Contemporary SocietyMajor3
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)2-3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
SOC 10 or SOC 30Introduction to Marriage and Family or Social PsychologyMajor3
Social Justice MajorSocial Justice Studies AA-T Major Course from Areas 2, 3 or 5Major3
HIST 20 or HIST 21American History CourseC23
Physical SciencePhysical Science GE CourseB13
Science LabPhysical Science LabB31
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)1-3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
PS 1American GovernmentD & Major3
SOC 19Sociology of Sex and Gender (Spring Only)Major3
Foreign LanguageChinese, Japanese, French, Sign Launguage or SpanishC24-5
Life ScienceLife Science GE CourseB23
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)3
  1. Students can take PSYC 10 or another math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement in CSU GE Area B4; however, PSYC 10 is recommended.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.