Fresno State Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Fresno State lists for Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option transfers starts with FREN 1A, FREN 1B and FREN 2A; 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.

    99
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option

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    Major Requirements

    Fresno State Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option Major Preparation

    The courses Fresno State lists as Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies 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

    • FREN 1A Elementary French
    • FREN 1B Elementary French
    • FREN 2A French for Communication
    • FREN 2B French for Communication
    • FREN 4 Reading and Writing
    • FREN 5 Conversation

    Courses listed

    • SPAN 1A Elementary Spanish
    • SPAN 1B Elementary Spanish
    • SPAN 2A Spanish for Communication
    • SPAN 2B Spanish for Communication
    • SPAN 3 Reading and Writing
    • SPAN 4A Spanish for the Bilingual and Heritage Student
    • SPAN 4B Spanish for the Bilingual Student
    • SPAN 5 Spanish for Conversation

    Courses listed

    • JAPN 1A Elementary Japanese
    • JAPN 1B Elementary Japanese
    • JAPN 2A Intermediate Japanese
    • JAPN 2B Intermediate Japanese

    Courses listed

    • GERM 1A Elementary German
    • GERM 1B Elementary German
    • GERM 2A Intermediate German
    • GERM 2B Intermediate German

    Courses listed

    • CHIN 1A Elementary Chinese 1A
    • CHIN 1B Elementary Chinese
    • CHIN 2A Intermediate Chinese
    • CHIN 2B Intermediate Chinese

    Courses listed

    • HMONG 1A Basic Hmong
    • HMONG 1B Basic Hmong
    • HMONG 4 Beginning Literacy for Hmong Speakers

    Courses listed

    • CSDS 91 American Sign Language I
    • CSDS 92 American Sign Language II
    • CSDS 93 American Sign Language III
    • CSDS 94S American Sign Language IV

    Courses listed

    • ARM 1A Elementary Armenian
    • ARM 1B Elementary Armenian
    • ARM 2A Intermediate Armenian
    • ARM 2B Intermediate Armenian

    Courses listed

    • CHIN 1A Elementary Chinese 1A
    • CHIN 1B Elementary Chinese
    • CHIN 2A Intermediate Chinese
    • CHIN 2B Intermediate Chinese

    Courses listed

    • FREN 1A Elementary French
    • FREN 1B Elementary French
    • FREN 2A French for Communication
    • FREN 2B French for Communication
    • FREN 4 Reading and Writing
    • FREN 5 Conversation

    Courses listed

    • GERM 1A Elementary German
    • GERM 1B Elementary German
    • GERM 2A Intermediate German
    • GERM 2B Intermediate German
    • GERM 50 Conversation

    Courses listed

    • GRK 1A Elementary Greek
    • GRK 1B Elementary Greek

    Courses listed

    • HMONG 1A Basic Hmong
    • HMONG 1B Basic Hmong
    • HMONG 4 Beginning Literacy for Hmong Speakers

    Courses listed

    • ITAL 1A Elementary Italian
    • ITAL 1B Elementary Italian
    • ITAL 2A Intermediate Italian
    • ITAL 2B Intermediate Italian
    • ITAL 5 Conversation

    Courses listed

    • JAPN 1A Elementary Japanese
    • JAPN 1B Elementary Japanese
    • JAPN 2A Intermediate Japanese
    • JAPN 2B Intermediate Japanese

    Courses listed

    • LATIN 1A Elementary Latin
    • LATIN 1B Elementary Latin

    Courses listed

    • PORT 1A Elementary Portuguese
    • PORT 1B Elementary Portuguese
    • PORT 2A Intermediate Portuguese
    • PORT 2B Intermediate Portuguese

    Courses listed

    • SPAN 1A Elementary Spanish
    • SPAN 1B Elementary Spanish
    • SPAN 2A Spanish for Communication
    • SPAN 2B Spanish for Communication
    • SPAN 3 Reading and Writing
    • SPAN 4A Spanish for the Bilingual and Heritage Student
    • SPAN 4B Spanish for the Bilingual Student
    • SPAN 5 Spanish for Conversation

    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 Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Fresno State have a Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option major for transfer students?

    Yes. Fresno State offers Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option?

    Fresno State's Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option major preparation includes FREN 1A, FREN 1B, FREN 2A, FREN 2B, FREN 4 and FREN 5, 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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