Advising Information

- some courses have prerquisites which must be met first

- Some courses are harder than others--balance the harder and easier courses so that you are not overwhelmed. Don't put off all of the "hard" courses until the end!

- some courses, while not required prerequisites, will be easier if you follow the recommended sequencing.

If you are entering as a freshman:

Since a total of 128 units is required for the Bachelor of Science degree, taking only five three-unit courses each semester will still leave you short. You should plan on at least three semesters of eighteen units or taking at least nine units during summer session or intersession. Otherwise, it will take you longer to graduate. Obviously, any semester in which you do not complete at least fifteen units will delay your graduation further unless balanced by additional classes in other semesters. Required lower division courses can be taken at a community college, but check with your advisor first to make sure that the course can be substituted.

If you are entering as a Junior:

Your ability to complete the program in four semesters depends on the total number of units which you have transferred to Chico and whether or not you have met any of the requirements prior to transferring here. At a minimum, you must complete 40 upper division courses and at least 18 of these units must be within the major. You must take nine units within the upper division General Education thematic requirements and must meet other general education requirements, including your ethnic and non-Western requirements.

If you transfer enough units to Chico and meet all lower division general education requirements, it is possible to complete your degree in four semesters--even if you have not taken any of the requirements for the major. To do so, you will have to take at least 18 units a semester. Otherwise, it will take you longer to graduate. You can reduce the load during any semester by taking courses during summer session or intersession. Obviously, any semester in which you do not complete enough units will delay your graduation further unless balanced by additional classes in other semesters. Additional required courses might also be taken during summer or intersession. Required lower division courses can be taken at a community college, but check with your advisor first to make sure that the course can be substituted.

Community college classes: What classes at a community college will apply for CSU, Chico lower division GE requirements or lower division classes in the major? Select "START ASSIST", then the community college. For GE, select "CSU GE-BREADTH" and then the GE Area (e.g., GE Area B).

Combining the HSA Major and Business Administration Minor

By planning early, Health Services Administration majors can also complete the Business Administration Minor with only a few additional classes. HCSV 130 will be accepted in lieu of MGMT 180. MGMT 231 should be selected for the human resources course. If you plan to do this, you should consult your advisor early.

Combining the HSA Major and Human Resources Management Minor

By planning early, Health Services Administration majors can also complete the Business Administration Minor with only a few additional classes. HCSV 130 will be accepted in lieu of MGMT 180. MGMT 231 should be selected for the human resources course. If you plan to do this, you should consult your advisor early.