Fresno State Social Work
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Fresno State lists for Social Work transfers starts with ENGL 10, PLSI 2 and PH 90; 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.
Your community college
Which classes count at your community college?
Pick your college to see its class for each Fresno State requirement.
Major Requirements
Fresno State Social Work Major Preparation
The courses Fresno State lists as Social Work 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 prerequisites
Complete all of these
- ENGL 10 Accelerated Academic Literacy
- PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
- PH 90 Contemporary Health Issues
Complete 1 of these
- COMM 3 Fundamentals of Public Communication
- COMM 7 Persuasion
- COMM 8 Group Discussion
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 25 Introduction to Economics
- ECON 40 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 50 Principles of Macroeconomics
Lower division major requirements
Required
- SWRK 20 Introduction to Social Work
Other degree requirements
Complete all of these
- Arts/Humanities (A/H)
- Multicultural/International (M/I)
- Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
- PH 90 Contemporary Health Issues
Also listed by Fresno State
Fresno State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional requirements
1 of these
- PHIL 1 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 20 Moral Questions
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fresno State have a Social Work major for transfer students?
Yes. Fresno State offers Social Work (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Social Work?
Fresno State's Social Work major preparation includes ENGL 10, PLSI 2, PH 90, COMM 3, COMM 7 and COMM 8, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Explore More
Related Transfer Requirements
Build your Fresno State Social Work plan
Pick your community college and see which of its classes count, term by term.
Pick your college