Cal Poly Humboldt Art History & Museum Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly Humboldt lists for Art History & Museum Studies transfers starts with ART 103A, ART 103B and ART 104B; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art History & Museum Studies

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly Humboldt Art History & Museum Studies Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly Humboldt lists as Art History & Museum Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Humboldt's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division core

    Complete all of these

    • ART 103A Prehistoric to Medieval Art
    • ART 103B Renaissance to Contemporary Art

    Lower division art history

    Complete 1 of these

    • ART 104B Ancient Art
    • ART 104C Medieval Art
    • ART 104F Renaissance Art
    • ART 104G Baroque Art
    • ART 104H 19th Century Art
    • ART 104I 20th Century Art
    • ART 104J American Art
    • ART 104K Africa, Oceania, the Americas
    • ART 104M Latin American Art
    • ART 104N Asian Art

    Language requirement

    Complete 1 of these options

    • One year of a language other than English at the college level (French, German, and Spanish are recommended)
    • FREN 105 French, Level I · FREN 106 French, Level II
    • GERM 105 German Level I · GERM 106 German Level II
    • SPAN 105 Spanish Language and Culture I · SPAN 106 Spanish Language and Culture II

    Also listed by Cal Poly Humboldt

    Cal Poly Humboldt lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Lower-division studio art electives

    2 of these

    • ART 105B Fundamentals of Drawing
    • ART 105C 2D Foundations
    • ART 105D 3D Foundations
    • ART 105E Digital Media Foundations
    • ART 106 Painting I
    • ART 107 Printmaking I
    • ART 109 Sculpture I
    • ART 112 Scientific Drawing I
    • ART 122 Life Drawing I
    • ART 250 Darkroom Photography
    • ART 251 Photography I
    • ART 273 Illustration I
    • ART 282 Jewelry/Small Metals I
    • ART 290 Ceramics I
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly Humboldt's own Art History & Museum Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal Poly Humboldt have an Art History & Museum Studies major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal Poly Humboldt offers Art History & Museum Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Humboldt for Art History & Museum Studies?

    Cal Poly Humboldt's Art History & Museum Studies major preparation includes ART 103A, ART 103B, ART 104B, ART 104C, ART 104F and ART 104G, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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