San Jose State University Industrial Design
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Industrial Design transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and ARTH 72; the full list is below.

103 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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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Industrial Design

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Industrial Design Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Industrial Design 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

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

ARTH 72 Design in Society
PHYS 1 Elementary Physics
ARTH 70B Art History, Renaissance to Modern
DSID 21 Visualization I
DSID 22 Visualization II
DSID 31 Industrial Design Foundation I
DSID 32 Industrial Design Foundation II

Lower division core requirements of the major

Required

DSID 41 Materials and Processes I

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose State University have an Industrial Design major for transfer students?

Yes. San Jose State University offers Industrial Design (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Industrial Design?

San Jose State University's Industrial Design major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, ARTH 72, PHYS 1, ARTH 70B and DSID 21, 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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