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.
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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
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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
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CHIN 1A Elementary Chinese 1A
CHIN 1B Elementary Chinese
CHIN 2A Intermediate Chinese
CHIN 2B Intermediate Chinese
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HMONG 1A Basic Hmong
HMONG 1B Basic Hmong
HMONG 4 Beginning Literacy for Hmong Speakers
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CSDS 91 American Sign Language I
CSDS 92 American Sign Language II
CSDS 93 American Sign Language III
CSDS 94S American Sign Language IV
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ARM 1A Elementary Armenian
ARM 1B Elementary Armenian
ARM 2A Intermediate Armenian
ARM 2B Intermediate Armenian
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CHIN 1A Elementary Chinese 1A
CHIN 1B Elementary Chinese
CHIN 2A Intermediate Chinese
CHIN 2B Intermediate Chinese
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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
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GRK 1A Elementary Greek
GRK 1B Elementary Greek
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HMONG 1A Basic Hmong
HMONG 1B Basic Hmong
HMONG 4 Beginning Literacy for Hmong Speakers
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ITAL 1A Elementary Italian
ITAL 1B Elementary Italian
ITAL 2A Intermediate Italian
ITAL 2B Intermediate Italian
ITAL 5 Conversation
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JAPN 1A Elementary Japanese
JAPN 1B Elementary Japanese
JAPN 2A Intermediate Japanese
JAPN 2B Intermediate Japanese
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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
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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.