Fresno State Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Fresno State lists for Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis transfers starts with ASCI 1, ASCI 35 and ASCI 71; the full list is below.

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

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis

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    Major Requirements

    Fresno State Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis Major Preparation

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

    Lower division major requirements

    Courses listed

    • ASCI 1 Introduction to Animal Science
    • ASCI 35 Feeds and Feeding
    • ASCI 71 Meat Science
    • BIOL 20 Introductory Microbiology

    Complete 6 units from these

    • ASCI 12 Pet and Companion Animal Management
    • ASCI 21 Beef Cattle Production
    • ASCI 31 Swine Production
    • ASCI 41 Sheep Production
    • ASCI 51 Horse Production
    • ASCI 61 Dairy Cattle Production
    • ASCI 91 Poultry Production

    Area of specialization

    Required

    • CHEM 129A Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHEM 8 Elementary Organic Chemistry
    • CHEM 128A Organic Chemistry

    Complete 6 units from these options

    • AGBS 28 Introductory Agricultural Law · BA 18 Business and the Legal Environment
    • AGBS 31 Farm Accounting · ACCT 4A Financial Accounting Principles and Systems
    • PLANT 20 Introduction to Crop Science · PLANT 71 Agricultural Water

    Other degree requirements

    Required

    • PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions

    Complete 1 of these

    • Arts/Humanities (A/H)
    • Multicultural/International (M/I)
    • ASCI 67 Animals and Society

    Also listed by Fresno State

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

    Additional major requirements

    • ASCI 67 Animals and Society
    • CHEM 1A General Chemistry 1A
    • CHEM 3A Introductory General Chemistry
    • MATH 11 Elementary Statistics

    1 of these

    • BIOL 1A Introductory Biology
    • BIOL 12 Animal Biology
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Fresno State's own Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Fresno State have an Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis major for transfer students?

    Yes. Fresno State offers Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis?

    Fresno State's Animal Science, Science Option, Preprofessional Emphasis major preparation includes ASCI 1, ASCI 35, ASCI 71, BIOL 20, ASCI 12 and ASCI 21, 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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