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    Sacramento State Architecture Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Architecture Studies transfers starts with DSGN 10, DSGN 4 and DSGN 20; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Architecture Studies

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    Major Requirements

    Sacramento State Architecture Studies Major Preparation

    The courses Sacramento State lists as Architecture Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Required lower division design core courses

    Complete all of these

    • DSGN 10 Think Make
    • DSGN 4 Design and Thinking
    • DSGN 20 Design and Society Since 1780

    Lower-division major courses

    Complete all of these

    • ARCH 1A History of Architecture: Prehistory to 1800
    • ARCH 1B History of Architecture: 1800 to Today
    • ARCH 10 Architectural Design Fundamentals
    • ARCH 11A Architectural Design Fundamentals
    • ARCH 11B Beginning Interior and Architectural Design
    • ARCH 30 Digital Literacy for Designers
    • ARCH 33 Beginning AutoCAD and SketchUp
    • ARCH 36 Beginning Revit
    • ARCH 85 Introduction to Architecture and Interior Design Practice

    Also listed by Sac State

    Sac State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Major electives

    6 units from these options

    • DSGN 4 Design and Thinking · DSGN 20 Design and Society Since 1780 · GPHD 20 History of Graphic Design · GPHD 25 Visual Basics · MATH 29 Pre-Calculus Mathematics · MATH 30 Calculus I · PHOT 11 Digital Photography I · PHOT 12 Digital Photography II · PHOT 20 The Photographic Self · PHOT 40 Darkroom Photography · PHYS 2 Topics in Elementary Physics
    • PHYS 5A General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound · PHYS 11A General Physics: Mechanics
    • PHYS 5B General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics · PHYS 11B General Physics: Heat, Light, Sound, Modern Physics
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Sac State's own Architecture Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Sacramento State have an Architecture Studies major for transfer students?

    Yes. Sacramento State offers Architecture Studies and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Architecture Studies?

    Sacramento State's Architecture Studies major preparation includes DSGN 10, DSGN 4, DSGN 20, ARCH 1A, ARCH 1B and ARCH 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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