Fresno State Liberal Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Fresno State lists for Liberal Studies transfers starts with LING 11, MATH 10B and EES 9; 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 Liberal Studies Major Preparation
The courses Fresno State lists as Liberal 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.
Major requirements
Complete all of these
- LING 11 Linguistics for Teachers
- MATH 10B Structure and Concepts in Mathematics II
- EES 9 Introduction to Earth Science
General education courses
Complete all of these
- ENGL 10 Accelerated Academic Literacy
- NSCI 1A Integrated Science: Physics and Chemistry
- BIOL 10 Life Science
- MATH 10A Structure and Concepts in Mathematics I
- HIST 20 World History I
- HIST 11 American History to 1877
- GEOG 4 World Geography
- CFS 39 Introduction to Child Development
Complete 1 of these
- COMM 3 Fundamentals of Public Communication
- COMM 7 Persuasion
- COMM 8 Group Discussion
Complete 1 of these
- ART 1 Art Forms
- ARTH 10 The Ancient Medieval Worlds
- ARTH 11 The Early Modern World
- MUSIC 9 Introduction to Music
- MUSIC 74 Listener's Guide to Music
- DRAMA 62 Theatre Today
Complete 1 of these
- ENGL 20 Introduction to Literature
- ENGL 30 Readings in World Literature
- HUM 10 Humanities from Antiquity to the Renaissance
- HUM 11 Humanities from the Baroque to the Modern
Other degree requirements
Complete all of these
- PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
- Arts/Humanities (A/H)
- Multicultural/International (M/I)
- Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
- CFS 39 Introduction to Child Development
Prerequisite for credential program
Required
- EHD 50 Introduction to Teaching
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fresno State have a Liberal Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Fresno State offers Liberal 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 Liberal Studies?
Fresno State's Liberal Studies major preparation includes LING 11, MATH 10B, EES 9, ENGL 10, NSCI 1A and BIOL 10, 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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