Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Marine biology focuses on examining the biological and ecological aspects of ocean-dwelling organisms. This program lays the groundwork for advanced studies and diverse career paths in environmental consulting, government roles, education, and aquarium management. Completing this major involves 79-86 units, with 39-45 lower-division credits and 41 upper-division credits. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA across their entire academic record, all CSULB coursework, and all major-specific classes. Furthermore, a grade of C or higher is mandatory for all upper-division courses within the major.