Chico State Art, Art History Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Art, Art History Option transfers starts with ARTH 200, ARTH 110 and ARTH 120; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art, Art History Option

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Major Requirements

Chico State Art, Art History Option Major Preparation

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

Lower division option requirements

Required

ARTH 200 Art History Careers

Complete 4 of these

ARTH 110 Art History Survey: Prehistory to Medieval
ARTH 120 Art History Survey: Renaissance to 1800
ARTH 130 Art History Survey: 1800 to the Present
ARTH 140 Asian Art Survey
ARTH 150 Survey of Arts of the Americas, Oceania, and Africa

Complete 3 units from these

ARTS 122 2D Design
ARTS 123 3D Design
ARTS 125 Basic Drawing
ARTS 126 Basic Life Drawing
ARTS 195 Introduction to Theory and Practice
ARTS 227 Introduction to Painting
ARTS 230 Introduction to Printmaking
ARTS 240 Introduction to Photography
ARTS 241 Introduction to Traditional (Film-Based) Photography
ARTS 250 Introduction to Digital Media
ARTS 260 Introduction to Ceramics
ARTS 270 Introduction to Sculpture
ARTS 276 Introduction to Glass Art

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have an Art, Art History Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Art, Art History Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Art, Art History Option?

Chico State's Art, Art History Option major preparation includes ARTH 200, ARTH 110, ARTH 120, ARTH 130, ARTH 140 and ARTH 150, 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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