What are course prerequisites?
Many courses can only be taken following completion of other classes. These prior classes that must be completed first are known as course prerequisites. Course prerequisites are not found in the Class Schedule listings. The only place to find prerequisites are in the Undergraduate Student Handbook, or in the University Catalog. You should already have a CSUF catalog, but if not, they’re available in the CSUF bookstore. Please buy one and read it! You will need to plan ahead by taking earlier the prerequisite courses you need to complete in order to take later the 300 or 400-level courses you are interested in.