San Jose State University Creative Arts
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Creative Arts transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and CA 60; the full list is below.
96 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SJSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
San Jose State University Creative Arts Major Preparation
The courses San Jose State University lists as Creative Arts major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Second course in english composition
Complete 1 of these
- ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
- ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- CA 60 Creativity Matters
- HUM 95 Introduction to Digital Humanities
Art history
Complete 3 units from these
- CA 95 Introduction to Queer Arts
- DANC 10 Dance Appreciation
- ENGL 10 Great Works of Literature
- ENGL 22 Fantasy and Science Fiction
- MUSC 10A Music Appreciation
- MUSC 19 Music in World Cultures
- RTVF 31 Film and Television Aesthetics
- RTVF 82 Introduction to Film History
- TA 10 Theatre Appreciation
Activity courses
Complete 6 units from these
- ART 12 Two-Dimensional Design and Color Concepts
- ART 13 Three-Dimensional Design Concepts
- ART 24 Drawing I
- ART 26 Drawing II
- DANC 40A Topics in Modern Dance I
- DANC 42A Topics in Jazz Dance I
- DANC 43 Dance Improvisation
- DANC 53 World Dance
- ENGL 71 Creative Writing
- TA 5 Beginning Acting
- TA 17 Intermediate Acting
- TA 48 Voice & Movement for the Actor
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Jose State University have a Creative Arts major for transfer students?
Yes. San Jose State University offers Creative Arts (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Creative Arts?
San Jose State University's Creative Arts major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, CA 60, HUM 95, CA 95 and DANC 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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