Chico State Humanities
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Chico State lists for Humanities transfers starts with HUMN 220, HUMN 222 and HUMN 224W; 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 Humanities

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    Major Requirements

    Chico State Humanities Major Preparation

    The courses Chico State lists as Humanities 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 foundation

    Complete all of these

    • HUMN 220 Ancient and Medieval Art and Literature
    • HUMN 222 Arts and Ideas: Renaissance to the Present
    • HUMN 224W Asian Film and Literature

    Language requirement

    Complete 2 of these options

    • ARAB 101A Beginning Arabic I · ARAB 102A Beginning Arabic II · ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic I · ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic II
    • FREN 101 Beginning French I · FREN 102 Beginning French II · FREN 201 Intermediate French I · FREN 202 Intermediate French II
    • GERM 101 Beginning German I · GERM 102 Beginning German II · GERM 201 Intermediate German I · GERM 202 Intermediate German II
    • HUMN 201 Beginning Ancient Languages · HUMN 202 Intermediate Ancient Languages
    • ITAL 101 Beginning Italian I · ITAL 102 Beginning Italian II · ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I · ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II
    • JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I · JAPN 102 Beginning Japanese II · JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I · JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II
    • SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I · SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II · SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I · SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II · SPAN 202N Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    Also listed by Chico State

    Chico State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Electives

    2 of these

    • ENGL 276 Survey of Early British Literature
    • ENGL 277 Survey of Later British Literature
    • HUMN 254 Chicana/o Arts and Ideas
    • HUMN 281 Food and Film
    • PHIL 201 History of Ancient Philosophy
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Humanities requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Chico State have a Humanities major for transfer students?

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

    What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Humanities?

    Chico State's Humanities major preparation includes HUMN 220, HUMN 222, HUMN 224W, ARAB 101A, ARAB 102A and ARAB 201, 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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