Cal State Long Beach Africana Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Africana Studies transfers starts with AFRS 110, AFRS 120 and AFRS 121; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Long Beach Africana Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Africana Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- AFRS 110 Introduction to Africana Studies
Complete 1 of these
- AFRS 120 African American History to 1865
- AFRS 121 African American History Since 1865-Present
Complete 1 of these
- AFRS 140 Introduction to African-American Literature
- AFRS 155 African American Music
- AFRS 160 Introduction to Africana Arts
- AFRS 170A Elementary Swahili
- AFRS 255 Introduction to Hip Hop
Also listed by CSULB
CSULB lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Elective coursework for the major
1 of these
- AFRS 120 African American History to 1865
- AFRS 150 Critical Thinking in Africana Studies
- AFRS 154 Introduction to Africana Women's Studies
- AFRS 201 History of Slavery
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have an Africana Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Africana Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Africana Studies?
Cal State Long Beach's Africana Studies major preparation includes AFRS 110, AFRS 120, AFRS 121, AFRS 140, AFRS 155 and AFRS 160, 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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