San Francisco State University Humanities
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Humanities transfers starts with CWL 230, HUM 205 and HUM 271; 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.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Humanities

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    Major Requirements

    San Francisco State University Humanities Major Preparation

    The courses San Francisco State University lists as Humanities 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.

    Complete all of these

    • CWL 230 World Literature
    • HUM 205 Asian Art History
    • HUM 271 The Classic Chinese Novel in Contemporary Pop Culture
    • CWL 180 Introduction to Videogames: A Comparative Perspective
    • CWL 275 Reading Video Games
    • HUM 235 Comics and Culture

    Also listed by SFSU

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

    Electives

    • HUM 225 Values in American Life

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Francisco State University have a Humanities major for transfer students?

    Yes. San Francisco State University offers Humanities (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 Humanities?

    San Francisco State University's Humanities major preparation includes CWL 230, HUM 205, HUM 271, CWL 180, CWL 275 and HUM 235. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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