Preparation

To be well prepared for entry into the Information Technology and Communication Design B.S. degree program and to graduate in four years (for new freshman) or two years (for transfer students), the following coursework should be taken prior to entering CSUMB:

High School Recommended Preparation

ITCD Lower Division Recommended Pathway assumes high school completion of:

  • Math preparation for pre-calculus
  • One year of study of a foreign language in high school is recommended
Community College Recommended Preparation

ITCD Upper Division Recommended Pathways assume prior completion of:

  • Discrete Math
  • Tech Tools
  • Media Tools
  • Programming in C++
  • One year of college level foreign language
  • Completion of General Education requirements is recommended

A matrix of articulated courses for local community colleges is provided below. To see a full list of community colleges and universities that have articulation agreements with CSUMB, please consult the CSUMB Transfer Articulation or Assist.org.

Course Title

CSUMB

Cabrillo

Hartnell

MPC

Pre-Calculus

MATH 130: Precalculus

MATH 4

MATH 24 & 25 or MATH 26

MATH 13

Discrete Math

MATH 170: Discrete Mathematics

CIS 23

not available

MATH 40

Technology Tools

CST 101: Technology Tools

CS 1&1L & DM 1 & LIBR 10

CSS 43

CSIS 50&50L & LIBR 50

Media Tools*

CST 201: Media Tools Lecture

DM 58

CSS 25

CSIS 61

Programming C++

CST 231: Problm-Solving/Programng

CS 19 or CS 29

CSS 1 or 2A

CSIS 10A

*Media tools include web design and development as well as manipulation of images, sound, and video.

If courses at your institution are not listed above, you can consult with the ITCD Peer Advisor.

CSUMB Lower-Division Recommended Preparation

ITCD Upper Division Recommended Pathways assume prior completion of the ITCD Lower Division Pathway (see Pathways)

If you enter CSUMB as a freshman and are considering the Computer Science and Information Technology major, we recommend that you begin taking MATH and CST courses during your first year. Please consult the Requirements and Course Pathways information on this website, or speak with the ITCD Peer Advisor (see Contact information) for required lower-division coursework and recommended course sequencing.

You may declare Computer Science and Information Technology as your major at any time in your college career. Be sure to contact the ITCD Peer Advisor as soon as you declare this major.