Fresno State Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Fresno State lists for Music transfers starts with MUSIC 1A, MUSIC 1B and MUSIC 1C; 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 Music Major Preparation
The courses Fresno State lists as Music 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 required courses
Complete all of these
- MUSIC 1A Ear Training and Sight Singing I
- MUSIC 1B Ear Training and Sight Singing II
- MUSIC 1C Ear Training & Sight Singing III
- MUSIC 1D Ear Training & Sight Singing IV
- MUSIC 40 Theory and Literature I
- MUSIC 41 Theory and Literature II
- MUSIC 42 Theory and Literature III
- MUSIC 43 Theory and Literature IV
Core requirements
Required
- MUSIC 58 Basic Conducting
Composition option requires
Complete all of these
- MUSIC 47 Introduction to Music Technology
- MUSIC 49 Instrumentation and Notation
- ENTR 81E Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Instrumental performance emphasis
Complete all of these
- MUSIC 47 Introduction to Music Technology
- ENTR 81E Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Jazz studies
Complete all of these
- MUSIC 47 Introduction to Music Technology
- ENTR 81E Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Music education
Required
- MUSIC 50 Introduction to Music Teaching and Learning
Vocal performance
Required
- DANCE 70 Balance BodyMind
Courses listed
- MUSIC 47 Introduction to Music Technology
- ENTR 81E Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Complete 8 units from these
- Foreign Language Requirement
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)
- DANCE 70 Balance BodyMind
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fresno State have a Music major for transfer students?
Yes. Fresno State offers Music and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Music?
Fresno State's Music major preparation includes MUSIC 1A, MUSIC 1B, MUSIC 1C, MUSIC 1D, MUSIC 40 and MUSIC 41, 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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