San Francisco State University Africana Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Africana Studies transfers starts with AFRS 101, AFRS 120 and AFRS 200; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SFSU 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 Africana Studies

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Major Requirements

San Francisco State University Africana Studies Major Preparation

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

Core requirements

Complete all of these

AFRS 101 Introduction to Africana Studies
AFRS 120 Communicating Realness: Minding the Gap
AFRS 200 Introduction to Black Psychology
AFRS 210 Introduction to Africana Literature
AFRS 266 Black On-line: Cyberspace, Culture, and Community

Africana humanities emphasis options

Complete 9 units from these options

AFRS 204 Black Creative Arts · AFRS 208 Introduction to African American History · AFRS 213 Science and Spirituality in Ancient Africa · AFRS 221 African American Music: A 20th Century Survey · AFRS 230 African American Gospel Workshop
AFRS 100 General Studies Colloquium · AFRS 111 Black Cultures and Personalities · AFRS 125 Black Community Involvement Workshop · AFRS 202 Black Men's Studies · AFRS 215 Introduction to Black Family Studies · AFRS 256 Hip Hop Workshop · AFRS 290 Malcolm X in the Context of Black Nationalism
AFRS 205 Black Youth Development, Youth Activism, and Digital Media Literacy · AFRS 233 Critical Race Theory & Critical Black Consciousness

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, SFSU's own Africana Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Francisco State University have an Africana Studies major for transfer students?

Yes. San Francisco State University offers Africana Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Francisco State University for Africana Studies?

San Francisco State University's Africana Studies major preparation includes AFRS 101, AFRS 120, AFRS 200, AFRS 210, AFRS 266 and AFRS 204, 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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