Fresno State English Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Fresno State lists for English Studies transfers starts with ENGL 31, ENGL 32 and ENGL 70; 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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Major Requirements
Fresno State English Studies Major Preparation
The courses Fresno State lists as English Studies 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 all of these
- ENGL 31 Readings in British Literature
- ENGL 32 Readings in American Literature
Rhetoric
Required
- ENGL 70 Public Writing and Argument
Creative writing emphasis
Complete 1 of these options
- ENGL 41 Poetry Writing · ENGL 43 Fiction Writing · ENGL 44 Creative Non-Fiction Writing
Theatre emphasis
Complete 1 of these
- DRAMA 32 Introduction to Acting
- DRAMA 33 Fundamentals of Acting
Courses listed
- DRAMA 34 Theatre Crafts
- DRAMA 110 Design for the Theatre
Speech emphasis
Complete 2 of these
- COMM 3 Fundamentals of Public Communication
- COMM 5 Argumentation
- COMM 7 Persuasion
- COMM 8 Group Discussion
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)
Prerequisite for credential program
Required
- EHD 50 Introduction to Teaching
Also listed by Fresno State
Fresno State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional requirements
2 of these
- Foreign Language Requirement
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fresno State have an English Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Fresno State offers English Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for English Studies?
Fresno State's English Studies major preparation includes ENGL 31, ENGL 32, ENGL 70, ENGL 41, ENGL 43 and ENGL 44, 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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