San Francisco State University History
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for History transfers starts with HIST 114, HIST 115 and HIST 120; 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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Major Requirements
San Francisco State University History Major Preparation
The courses San Francisco State University lists as History 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.
Lower division requirements
Complete all of these
- HIST 114 World History to 1500
- HIST 115 World History Since 1500
- HIST 120 History of the U.S. Through Reconstruction
- HIST 121 History of the U.S. Since Reconstruction
Complete 1 of these
- HIST 101 Critical Thinking in History
- HIST 103 The History of Me
- HIST 110 History of Western Civilization I
- HIST 111 History of Western Civilization II
- HIST 112 Quantitative Reasoning for Civic Engagement
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Francisco State University have a History major for transfer students?
Yes. San Francisco State University offers History (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 History?
San Francisco State University's History major preparation includes HIST 114, HIST 115, HIST 120, HIST 121, HIST 101 and HIST 103, 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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