The information listed below are the GE requirements under the 2025-2026 Catalog. Please continue to check the GE website for specific CSUSB changes moving forward.
Area 1: English Communication
Units
GE Category
3
English Composition (1A)
3
Critical Thinking (1B)
3
Oral Communication (1C
Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Units
GE Category
3
Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (2)
Area 3: Arts & Humanities
Units
GE Category
3
Arts (3A)
3
Humanities (3B)
Area 4: Social Sciences
Units
GE Category
3
Social Sciences Discipline Perspective (4)
3
American History (4)
Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences
Units
GE Category
3
Physical Science (5A)
3
Biological Science (5B)
1
Laboratory (5C)
Area 6: Ethnic Studies
Units
GE Category
3
Ethnic Studies (6)
Upper Division General Education
Units
Category
3
Upper Division Mathematical Concepts or Science (UD-2 or UD-5)
3
Upper Division Arts or Humanities (UD-3)
3
Uppder Division Social and Behavioral Sciences (UD-4)