Prior to seeking an advisement appointment, students should have compared their permanent record on
GET to the
following requirements:
Note: All links to Program
Information will direct you to University Catalog
The following list is a guide for the university requirements:
Introduction to Higher Education Course Requirement -- All undergraduate students are required to complete an introduction to higher education course.
Freshmen meet this requirement by enrolling in HHS 101. Undergraduate transfer students are required to complete HHS 301.
Lower Division GE’s -- Students must take 12 units of natural science, 4 units of which may be an integrated or applied
natural science course, 12 units of humanities (integrated humanities course may count as one of the areas),
and 8 units of social sciences. Students must take two social science general education courses, one of which may
be an integrated social science course. Students must take Engl 102.
Upper Division GE’s -- Students are required to complete a 12-unit upper division theme as part of the General
Education program. A theme consists of three interrelated courses on the same topic.
Diversity Requirement -- Students may meet the general education diversity requirement (2 courses) by completing
courses designated as diversity courses at the lower or upper division level from among courses satisfying general
education requirements. All courses approved to meet the diversity requirement are designated as (d) by each course.
Writing Requirement -- A passing score on the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE) OR a minimum grade of "C" in UNIV 401, AND a minimum grade of "C" in Crim 301.
Unit Requirement -- 180 units
GPA Requirement -- Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Residency Requirement -- Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 45 quarter units, including at least
36 upper division units, 18 units in the major, and 12 units in general education courses, in residence at Cal
State L.A. for the baccalaureate. Credit earned in special sessions may be applied toward this residence requirement.
However, only 36 residence units may be earned through Open University. Credit earned in extension courses or by
examination may not apply toward the residence requirement.
