Fresno State Food Sciences, Culinology Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Fresno State lists for Food Sciences, Culinology Option transfers starts with CULG 50, CULG 55 and CULG 65; 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 Food Sciences, Culinology Option

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Major Requirements

Fresno State Food Sciences, Culinology Option Major Preparation

The courses Fresno State lists as Food Sciences, Culinology Option 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

CULG 50 Culinary Science I
CULG 55 Culinary Science II
CULG 65 Culinary Science III
FSC 1 Introduction to Food Science and Technology
FSC 41 Introduction to Food and Dairy Processing
FSM 60 Food Safety for Foodservice Professionals
NUTR 53 Nutrition and Health: Realities and Controversies

Complete 6 units from these

AGBS 1 Introductory Agricultural Economics
ASCI 1 Introduction to Animal Science
ASCI 71 Meat Science
AGED 66 Agricultural Communications
ENOL 15 Introduction to Enology
ENOL 45 Wine Evaluation Techniques
PLANT 20 Introduction to Crop Science
PLANT 30 Introduction to Fruit Science

Other degree requirements

Required

PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions

Complete 1 of these

Arts/Humanities (A/H)
Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
Multicultural/International (M/I)

Also listed by Fresno State

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

Additional major requirements

CHEM 3A Introductory General Chemistry
CHEM 8 Elementary Organic Chemistry
BIOL 20 Introductory Microbiology
MATH 11 Elementary Statistics

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno State have a Food Sciences, Culinology Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Fresno State offers Food Sciences, Culinology Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Food Sciences, Culinology Option?

Fresno State's Food Sciences, Culinology Option major preparation includes CULG 50, CULG 55, CULG 65, FSC 1, FSC 41 and FSM 60, 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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