San Francisco State University Race and Resistance Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Race and Resistance Studies transfers starts with RRS 100, RRS 240 and RRS 250; 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 Race and Resistance Studies

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    Major Requirements

    San Francisco State University Race and Resistance Studies Major Preparation

    The courses San Francisco State University lists as Race and Resistance 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 courses

    Complete all of these

    • RRS 100 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
    • RRS 240 All Power to the People: Comparative Freedom Movements of the "Sixties"
    • RRS 250 Race, Ethnicity, and Power in America

    Complete 1 of these

    • RRS 280 Disrupting Science Fiction: Race, Gender, and Alternative Futures
    • RRS 290 Sounds of Resistance: Race, Rhythm, Rhyme, and Revolution
    • RRS 295 Race, Public Art and Creative Resistance

    Also listed by SFSU

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

    Electives

    1 of these

    • RRS 103 Introduction to Pacific Studies
    • RRS 252 Beyond Bars and Borders: Race and the Carceral State
    • RRS 276 Race, Activism and Climate Justice
    • RRS 280 Disrupting Science Fiction: Race, Gender, and Alternative Futures
    • RRS 285 Race, Sports, and Society
    • RRS 290 Sounds of Resistance: Race, Rhythm, Rhyme, and Revolution
    • RRS 295 Race, Public Art and Creative Resistance

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Francisco State University have a Race and Resistance Studies major for transfer students?

    Yes. San Francisco State University offers Race and Resistance 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 Race and Resistance Studies?

    San Francisco State University's Race and Resistance Studies major preparation includes RRS 100, RRS 240, RRS 250, RRS 280, RRS 290 and RRS 295. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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