Preparation

To be well prepared for entry into the 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

Communication Design 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

Communication Design 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.

*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

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

If you enter CSUMB as a freshman and are considering the Communication Design 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 Communication Design 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.