Program Requirements

Kinesiology Degree Program Requirements

2-Year Program Cycle

B.S. in Kinesiology - Option: Applied Exercise Science

The B.S. in Kinesiology program at Camp Pendleton will be a cohort-based program consisting of 2-years part-time study.  Each student will be required to complete 63 semester units of study in residence with CSUSM.  The program is designed to be completed in 9 academic terms, including summers.  Each year, CSUSM will admit a new Pendleton cohort during Fall Semester (late-August).  All lecture classes will be held onsite at Camp Pendleton; however, lab classes may be held at the CSUSM main-campus located in San Marcos. 

Admissions Requirements

  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 semester units of study at a community college or university;
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA in the last 60 semester units completed;
  • Completion of CSU general education transfer requirements;
  • Completion of an Extended Learning pre-advising application form;
  • Application to the CSU (will be distributed at program information sessions).

CSU Lower-Division General Education Requirements

The CSU lower-division GE requirements must be completed prior to admission to CSUSM.

Note: To view a list of articulated courses with other institutions, visit the Assist Web site.    

Additional University and Required Graduation Courses

These courses/requirements must be completed prior to graduating from CSUSM.

Required Upper-Division General Education Courses 

Required Courses for the Applied Exercise Option