Fresno State Art History
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Fresno State lists for Art History transfers starts with ART 13, ART 14 and ART 16; 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art History

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Major Requirements

Fresno State Art History Major Preparation

The courses Fresno State lists as Art History 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

Complete 1 of these

ART 13 Design
ART 14 Three-Dimensional Design
ART 16 Introduction to Color Theory

Complete 1 of these options

ART 13 Design · ART 14 Three-Dimensional Design · ART 16 Introduction to Color Theory · ART 20 Drawing · ART 24 Beginning Printmaking · ART 30 Introduction to Photography · ART 37 Introduction to Computer Art · ART 40 Painting · ART 50 Beginning Sculpture · ART 60 Beginning Ceramics
CHIN 1A Elementary Chinese 1A · CHIN 1B Elementary Chinese · FREN 1A Elementary French · FREN 1B Elementary French · SPAN 1A Elementary Spanish · SPAN 1B Elementary Spanish

Complete 2 of these

ARTH 10 The Ancient Medieval Worlds
ARTH 11 The Early Modern World
ARTH 12 Asian Art

Other degree requirements

Complete all of these

PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
Arts/Humanities (A/H)
Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
Multicultural/International (M/I)

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Fresno State's own Art History requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno State have an Art History major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Art History?

Fresno State's Art History major preparation includes ART 13, ART 14, ART 16, ART 20, ART 24 and ART 30, 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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