Fresno State Food Sciences, Food Technology Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Fresno State lists for Food Sciences, Food Technology Option transfers starts with FSC 1, FSC 41 and NUTR 53; 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, Food Technology Option

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Major Requirements

Fresno State Food Sciences, Food Technology Option Major Preparation

The courses Fresno State lists as Food Sciences, Food Technology 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

FSC 1 Introduction to Food Science and Technology
FSC 41 Introduction to Food and Dairy Processing
NUTR 53 Nutrition and Health: Realities and Controversies

Complete 3 units from these

CULG 65 Culinary Science III
FSM 60 Food Safety for Foodservice Professionals

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 1A General Chemistry 1A
CHEM 1B General Chemistry 1B
CHEM 8 Elementary Organic Chemistry
MATH 11 Elementary Statistics
MATH 75 Calculus I
BIOL 20 Introductory Microbiology
PHYS 2A General Physics

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Fresno State offers Food Sciences, Food Technology 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, Food Technology Option?

Fresno State's Food Sciences, Food Technology Option major preparation includes FSC 1, FSC 41, NUTR 53, CULG 65, FSM 60 and PLSI 2. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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