Telecommunications, Multimedia, and Applied Computing B.S.~ Recommended Preparation


Telecommunications, Multimedia, and Applied Computing B.S.~ Recommended Preparation

To be well prepared for entry into the Telecommunications, Multimedia, and Applied Computing 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

Complete as many math and computing courses as available at your school, including pre-calculus, and at least two years of a foreign language. 

Community College Recommended Preparation

Complete lower-division general education requirements in the following areas:

  • Area A: Written and Oral Communication,  A1 and A2  (6 units)
    (You will complete A3 Critical Thinking as part of upper-division TMAC courses)
  • Area B: Science and Math
    Science courses to fulfill B1, B2, and B3: (6-7 units)
    Math B4: Complete Pre-calculus (CAN MATH 16)  (3 to 5 units)
  • Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 units) 
    At least 3 units must be in the fine arts.  It is recommended that you take two semesters of a foreign language for the humanities requirement  
  • Area D: Social Sciences (3 different disciplines), including U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals, and California state and local government, 9  units
  • Area E: Vibrancy: 1 course in personal development theory and 1 activity course, 4 units

In addition to the GE requirements, transfer students should complete the third semester of a foreign language before transferring to fulfill CSUMB's language requirement. Two semesters may count towards C-area GE requirements. 

Transfer students planning to major in TMAC should complete the following lower-division prerequisite courses at a community college. 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

MATH 4

MATH 24 & 25 or MATH 26

MATH 13

Discrete Math

MATH 170

CIS 23

not available

MATH 40

Technology Tools

CST 101

CS 1&1L & DM 1 & LIBR 10

CSS 43 

CSIS 50&50L & LIBR 50

Media Tools*

CST 201

DM 58

CSS 25

CSIS 61

Programming C++

CST 231

CS 19 or CS 29

CSS 1 or 2A

CSIS 10A