College of Science Advising Center

Change of Major

View a comprehensive list of the  University's Change of Major requirements, and a Change of Major guide.

Once a student has verified they meet the requirements and attended a change of major meeting (if necessary), the student must submit the  Change of major e-form.

Please note when changing majors during the 2023-2024 year, the student will be following the 2023-2024 curriculum.   

College of Science Change of Major Requirements


Biological Sciences (Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, Biology)

Contact Information

Building 8, Room 119
bio_advisor@cpp.edu

Website: https://www.cpp.edu/sci/biological-sciences/

Degrees offered: Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology

Requirements:

table explains upper division and lower division requirements to change major.
Same Requirements for Lower and Upper Division Students

External Change of Majors
  • 3.25 CPP and Overall GPA
  • C or better in BIO 1210/L and BIO 1220/L
  • Students must have completed 2 full semesters at CPP.
  • Students must meet with a Biology Faculty Advisor, complete a Biology advising worksheet and attach the signed worksheet to their online change of major e-form.

 


Internal Change of Majors

*Current Biology students who want to switch to a different degree option within Biology can submit the change of major request at any time.

 

Helpful Links:

Change/Declare Major or Minor FAQs

Chemistry (American Chemical Society, Biochemistry, General)

Contact Information

Building 8, Room 333
chemistry@cpp.edu

Website: http://www.cpp.edu/~sci/chemistry-biochemistry/

Degrees offered: American Chemical Society, Biochemistry, General

Requirements: 

table explains upper division and lower division requirements to change major.

Upper Division (90 units -
or 60 semester units- or more)

Lower Division (90 quarter units -
or 60 semester units- or less)

  • 2.0 CPP and Overall GPA
  • C or better in CHM 1210/L and CHM 1220/L
  • C or better in MAT 1140 and  MAT 1150
  • Student must submit Change of major form online, and you will need to meet with Dr. McCulloch. You can make an appointment with her using her PAL once the form is received.
  • 2.0 CPP and Overall GPA
  • Student must submit Change of major form online, and you will need to meet with Dr. McCulloch. You can make an appointment with her using her PAL once the form is received.

Computer Science

Contact Information

Building 3, Room 1645
cs@cpp.edu

Website: https://www.cpp.edu/sci/computer-science/

Degrees offered: Computer Science

Requirements:

table explains upper division and lower division requirements to change major.
Same Requirements for Lower and Upper Division Students
  • 3.25 CPP, Overall and courses in CS Core GPA.
  • B or better in CS 1300, CS 1400 and CS 2400.
  • B or better in MAT 1140, MAT 1150, PHY 1510 and PHY 1510L.
  • Completed at least 30 semester units (at least one academic year) at CPP.
  • Once all of these requirements listed above have been met, student must email cs_com@cpp.edu with current unofficial transcripts to be added to a Canvas Change of major module. When you successfully complete the module, you can submit the Change of Major form.

Change of major request can be initiated at any time, once the above requirements are fully satisfied.

Geological Sciences

Contact Information

Building 3, Room 1645
mlbaez@cpp.edu

Website: http://www.cpp.edu/sci/geological-sciences 

Degrees offered: Geological Sciences

Requirements:

table explains upper division and lower division requirements to change major.
Upper Division (90 units -
or 60 semester units - or more)
Lower Division (90 quarter units -
or 60 semester units - or less)
  • 2.0 CPP and Overall GPA
  • C or better in GSC 1110, GSC 1120, or any upper division GSC course
*Must schedule an appointment with the Department Chair.

2.0 Overall & CPP GPA

*Must schedule an appointment with the Department Chair.

Kinesiology (General, Pedagogical)

Contact Information

Building 66, Room 213
khpdept@cpp.edu

Website: http://www.cpp.edu/~sci/kinesiology-health-promotion/

Degrees offered: General, Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)

Requirements:

table explains upper division and lower division requirements to change major.
Upper Division (90 units -
or 60 semester units - or more)
Lower Division (90 quarter units -
or 60 semester units - or less)

External Change of Majors

  • 2.8 CPP and Overall GPA
  • "C" or better in BIO 1150/L or BIO 1210/L and STA 1200
  • Students must complete at least 1 semester at CPP. Once above requirements have been met, students must email khpdept@cpp.edu to be added to a Canvas Change of Major module. Upon successful completion of the module, students will be given next steps. For current Pedagogy students who want to switch to general, they must have completed 1 semester at CPP, meet the GPA requirement, meet the course requirements and meet with the department chair or associate chair for advising.
  • Once above requirements have been met, students must email khpdept@cpp.edu to be added to a Canvas Change of major module. Upon successful completion of the module, students will be given next steps.
  • Change of majors are accepted every Fall
  • and Spring semester.

External Change of Majors

  • 2.8 CPP and Overall GPA
  • Students must complete at least 1 semester at CPP. Once above requirements have been met, students must email khpdept@cpp.edu to be added to a Canvas Change of Major module. Upon successful completion of the module, students will be given next steps. For current Pedagogy students who want to switch to general, they must have completed 1 semester at CPP, meet the GPA requirement, meet the course requirements and meet with the department chair or associate chair for advising.
  • Once above requirements have been met, students must email khpdept@cpp.edu to be added to a Canvas Change of major module. Upon successful completion of the module, students will be given next steps.
  • Change of majors are accepted every Fall
  • and Spring semester.

Internal Change of Majors

Switch from Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) to General Kinesiology

Must have met above GPA requirement,
meet above course requirements, have completed 1 semester at CPP, and meet
with the department chair or associate
chair for advising.

Internal Change of Majors

Switch from Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) to General Kinesiology

Must have completed 1 semester at CPP,
meet above GPA requirement, and meet
with the department chair or associate
chair for advising.

 

 

Mathematics (Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Secondary Teacher Prep/Pure Mathematics)

Contact Information

Building 8, Room 113
mathstat@cpp.edu

Website: http://www.cpp.edu/~sci/mathematics-statistics/

Degrees offered: Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Secondary Teacher Prep/Pure Mathematics

Requirements:

table explains upper division and lower division requirements to change major.
Upper Division (90 units -
or 60 semester units - or more)
Lower Division (90 quarter units -
or 60 semester units - or less)
  • 2.0 CPP and Overall GPA
  • C or better in MAT 1140, 1150, and 2140
  • Email mathstat@cpp.edu for access to the online Change of Major materials.
  • For a Change of Major form to be processed in the semester in which it is submitted, please submit it by week 8 of the semester.

Email mathstat@cpp.edu to be added to
the Canvas change of major module. For
a change of major petition to be processed
in the semester in which it is submitted,
please submit it by week 8 of the semester.

  • 2.0 CPP and Overall GPA
  • Email mathstat@cpp.edu for access to the online Change of Major materials.
  • For a Change of Major form to be processed in the semester in which it is submitted, please submit it by week 8 of the semester.

Email mathstat@cpp.edu to be added to
the Canvas change of major module. For
a change of major petition to be processed
in the semester in which it is submitted,
please submit it by week 8 of the semester.

Physics (Biophysics, General, Integrated Science)

Contact Information

Building 8, Room 231
phyastdept@cpp.edu

Website: https://www.cpp.edu/sci/physics-astronomy/

Degrees offered: Biophysics, General, Integrated Science

Requirements:

table explains upper division and lower division requirements to change major.
Upper Division (90 units -
or 60 semester units - or more)
Lower Division (90 quarter units -
or 60 semester units - or less)
  • 2.0 CPP and Overall GPA
  • C or better in MAT 2140 and MAT 2250
  • C- or better in PHY 2530, PHY 2530A and PHL 2530L
  • Schedule a meeting with the department chair
  • 2.0 CPP and Overall GPA
  • C or better in  PHY 1510/L, PHY 1520/L and MAT 1150
  • Schedule a meeting with the department chair
.

 

 Helpful Links:

Physics Major Information

Physics Curriculum & Advising information

 

Every effort has been made to provide students with the most accurate information for advising purposes.  However, this information may be amended or changed at any time. Please continuously check your CPP email for updates. Should you have any questions regarding the above information, please feel free to contact the College of Science Advising Center.  

Webpage last updated: September 2023