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Welcome to Fresno State's General Catalog
The General Catalog contains information about academic programs, degree requirements, courses, policies, and regulations. To view catalog years, see the links below.
- 2020-2021 Catalog (PDF)
Addendum 01 to 2020-2021 Catalog (PDF) June 1, 2020
Addendum 02 to 2020-2021 Catalog (PDF) July 1, 2020
The PDF catalog reflects approvals for the academic year. Final updates do not change for that catalog year. Students must follow the catalog requirements as specified in their catalog year. See choice of catalog for information on catalog year rights.
Degree and Program Updates
Given that curricula is updated all the time, the most current catalog information is found on the web-based catalog. The online catalog is dynamically updated and will reflect ongoing curriculum approvals for courses, degrees, and programs.
Bachelor's
- Africana Studies, B.A.
- Agricultural Business, B.S.
- Agricultural Education - Agricultural Communications Option, B.S.
- Agricultural Education - Teacher Preparation Option, B.S.
- Animal Science - Production Mgt Option-Dairy Science Emphasis, B.S.
- Animal Science - Production Mgt Option-Equine Science Emphasis, B.S.
- Animal Science - Production Mgt Option-Livestock and Poultry Mgt Emphasis, B.S.
- Animal Science - Production Mgt Option-Meat Technology Emphasis, B.S.
- Animal Science - Science Option-Pre Veterinary Emphasis, B.S.
- Animal Science - Science Option-Preprofessional Emphasis, B.S.
- Anthropology, B.A.
- Architectural Studies, B.S.
- Art - Animation Intermedia Option, B.A.
- Art History, B.A.
- Art, B.A.
- Biochemistry, B.S.
- Biology, B.S.
- Biomedical Physics, B.S.
- Business Administration - Accelerated Option, B.S. - Continuing & Global Education
- Business Administration - Accountancy Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Computer Information Systems Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Data Analytics Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Finance Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Human Resource Management Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - International Business Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Management Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Marketing Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Real Estate & Urban Land Economics Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Special Option, B.S.
- Business Administration - Sports Marketing Option, B.S.
- Chemistry, B.A.
- Chemistry, B.S.
- Chicano Studies, B.A.
- Child and Family Science - Child Development Option, B.S.
- Child and Family Science - Family Science Option, B.S.
- City and Regional Planning, B.S.
- Civil Engineering, B.S.
- Cognitive Science, B.S.
- Communication, B.A.
- Communicative Disorders - Audiology Option, B.A.
- Communicative Disorders - Deaf Education Option, B.A.
- Communicative Disorders - Deaf Studies Option, B.A.
- Communicative Disorders - Interpreting Option, B.A.
- Communicative Disorders - Speech Pathology Option, B.A.
- Computer Engineering, B.S.
- Computer Science, B.S.
- Construction Management, B.S.
- Criminology - Corrections Option, B.S.
- Criminology - Law Enforcement Option, B.S.
- Criminology - Law Enforcement Option, B.S. - Continuing & Global Education
- Criminology - Victimology Option, B.S.
- Dance, B.A.
- Economics, B.A.
- Electrical Engineering, B.S.
- English - Creative Writing Option, B.A.
- English - English Education Option, B.A.
- English - Literature Option, B.A.
- Enology, B.S.
- Environmental Sciences, B.S.
- Fashion Merchandising, B.A.
- Food & Nutritional Sciences - Culinology Option, B.S.
- Food & Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics & Food Administration Option, B.S.
- Food & Nutritional Sciences - Food Science Option, B.S.
- Forensic Behavioral Sciences, B.S.
- French, B.A.
- Geography, B.A.
- Geology, B.S.
- Geomatics Engineering, B.S.
- Graphic Design, B.F.A.
- Health Science - Community Health Option, B.S.
- Health Science - Environmental/Occupational Health & Safety Option, B.S.
- Health Science - Health Administration Option, B.S.
- History, B.A.
- Industrial Technology - Agricultural Systems Management Option, B.S.
- Industrial Technology, B.S.
- Integrated Design, B.A.
- Interior Design, B.A.
- Kinesiology - Exercise Science Option, B.S.
- Kinesiology - Physical Education Option, B.S.
- Kinesiology - Sport Administration, B.S.
- Latin American Studies, B.A.
- Liberal Arts Degree Completion Program, B.A. - Continuing & Global Education
- Liberal Studies, B.A.
- Linguistics - Computational Linguistics Option, B.A.
- Linguistics - General Linguistics Option, B.A.
- Linguistics - Interdisciplinary Language Studies Option, B.A.
- Linguistics - TESOL / SLAT (Second Language Acquisition & Teaching) Option, B.A.
- Mass Communication and Journalism - Advertising and Public Relations Option, B.A.
- Mass Communication and Journalism - Broadcast/Multiplatform Journalism Option, B.A.
- Mass Communication and Journalism - Digital Journalism Option, B.A.
- Mass Communication and Journalism - Film and Media Arts Option, B.A.
- Mathematics - Applied Math Option, B.S.
- Mathematics - General Math Option, B.S.
- Mathematics - Integrated Credential Option, B.S.
- Mathematics - Pure Math Option, B.S.
- Mathematics - Statistics Option, B.S.
- Mathematics - Teaching Option, B.S.
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
- Music - Composition Option, B.A.
- Music - Instrumental Performance Option, B.A.
- Music - Jazz Studies Option, B.A.
- Music - Music Education Option, Choral/Vocal Emphasis, B.A.
- Music - Music Education Option, General Emphasis, B.A.
- Music - Music Education Option, Instrumental Emphasis, B.A.
- Music - Music as a Liberal Art Option, B.A.
- Music - Vocal Performance Option, B.A.
- Natural Sciences - Biology Option, B.A.
- Natural Sciences - Chemistry Option, B.A.
- Natural Sciences - Earth Science Option, B.A.
- Natural Sciences - Physics Option, B.A.
- Nursing - R.N.-B.S.N.
- Nursing, B.S.N.
- Philosophy - Prelaw Option, B.A.
- Philosophy - Religious Studies Option, B.A.
- Philosophy, B.A.
- Physics, B.S.
- Plant Science, B.S.
- Political Science, B.A.
- Pre Veterinary Prerequisites
- Pre-Business
- Pre-Child and Family Science
- Pre-Health, B.S.
- Pre-Psychology
- Psychology, B.A.
- Recreation Administration - Community Recreation & Youth Services Emphasis, B.S.
- Recreation Administration - Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resource Management Emphasis, B.S.
- Recreation Administration - Recreation Therapy Emphasis, B.S.
- Recreation Administration - Special Events & Tourism Emphasis, B.S.
- Recreation Administration - Sports & Entertainment Facility Management Emphasis, B.S.
- Social Work, B.A.
- Sociology, B.A.
- Spanish, B.A.
- Theatre Arts - Acting Emphasis, B.A.
- Theatre Arts - Design/Technology Emphasis, B.A.
- Theatre Arts - General Emphasis, B.A.
- Theatre Arts - Theatre Education Option, B.A.
- Viticulture, B.S.
- Women's Studies, B.A.
Master's
- Agricultural Science, M.S.
- Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A.
- Art, M.A.
- Athletic Training, M.S.
- Biology, M.S.
- Biotechnology, M.Bt.
- Business Administration, M.B.A.
- Chemistry, M.S.
- Civil Engineering, M.S.
- Civil Engineering-Water Resources & Environmental Engineering Option, M.S.
- Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, M.S.
- Communication, M.A.
- Communicative Disorders - Deaf Education Option, M.A.
- Computer Science, M.S.
- Construction Management, M.S.
- Counseling - School Counseling Option, M.S.
- Counseling - Student Affairs & College Counseling Option, M.S.
- Creative Writing, M.F.A.
- Criminology, M.S.
- Education - Curriculum & Instruction Option, M.A.
- Education - Early Childhood Education Option, M.A.
- Education - Multilingual & Multicultural Education Option, M.A.
- Education - Reading/Language Arts Option, M.A.
- Education - Teaching, M.A.T.
- Educational Leadership and Administration, M.A.
- Engineering - Computer Engineering Option, M.S.
- Engineering - Electrical Engineering Option, M.S.
- Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Option, M.S.
- English - Literature Option, M.A.
- English-Rhetoric and Writing Studies Option, M.A.
- Food and Nutritional Sciences, M.S.
- Geology, M.S.
- Higher Education Administration and Leadership, M.A.
- History - Teaching Option, M.A.
- History, M.A.
- Industrial Technology, M.S.
- Kinesiology - Exercise Science Option, M.A.
- Kinesiology - Sport Administration Option, M.A.
- Kinesiology - Sport Psychology Option, M.A.
- Kinesiology, M.A.
- Linguistics - TESOL / SLAT (Second Language Acquisition & Teaching) Option, M.A.
- Linguistics, M.A.
- Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, M.S.
- Mathematics, M.S.
- Music - Music Education Option, M.A.
- Music - Performance Option, M.A.
- Nursing - Nurse Practitioner / Primary Care / Family, M.S.
- Physics, M.S.
- Plant Science, M.S.
- Psychology, Ed.S.
- Psychology, M.A.
- Public Administration, M.P.A.
- Public Administration, M.P.A. - Continuing & Global Education
- Public Health - Health Promotion Option, M.P.H.
- Social Work, M.S.W.
- Spanish, M.A.
- Special Education, M.A.
- Speech-Language Pathology, M.A.
- Viticulture & Enology, M.S.
- Water Resource Management, M.S. - Continuing & Global Education
Certificates
For more information and a full list of certificates, see certificates.
- American History, Certificate of Adv. Study
- Biotechnology, Certificate of Adv. Study
- Community and Regional Planning, Certificate of Adv Study - Continuing & Global Education
- Composition, Certificate of Adv. Study
- Dietetics, Certificate of Adv. Study
- Educational Technology - Advanced Certificate
- Geographic Information Systems, Certificate of Adv Study - Continuing & Global Education
- Linguistics - TESOL/SLAT (Second Language Acquisition & Teaching), Certificate of Adv. Study
- Research Methods - Certificate of Advanced Study
Credentials
- Admin Serv Cert of Eligibility
- Administrative Services - Internship Credential
- Administrative Services - Preliminary Credential
- Agriculture Specialist Credential
- Early Childhood - Specialist Credential
- Education Specialist Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Clear Credential
- Education Specialist Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Preliminary Credential
- Education Specialist Mild/Moderate - Clear Credential
- Education Specialist Mild/Moderate - Internship Credential
- Education Specialist Mild/Moderate - Preliminary Credential
- Education Specialist Moderate/Severe - Clear Credential
- Education Specialist Moderate/Severe - Internship Credential
- Education Specialist Moderate/Severe - Preliminary Credential
- Elementary School Teaching Credential (Multiple Subject Credential Program)
- Multiple Subject - Preliminary - Early Childhood Emphasis, Credential
- Multiple Subject - Preliminary BAP Emphasis: Hmong, Credential
- Multiple Subject - Preliminary BAP Emphasis: Spanish, Credential
- Multiple Subject - Preliminary ECE BAP Emphasis: Hmong, Credential
- Multiple Subject - Preliminary ECE BAP Emphasis: Spanish
- Professional Clear Foundation Level General Science
- Pupil Personnel Services - School Counseling Credential
- Pupil Personnel Services - School Psychologist
- Pupil Personnel Services - School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance, Credential
- Pupil Personnel Services - School Social Work, Credential
- Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Certificate
- Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential
- School Nurse Services, Credential
- Single Subject Credential - Art
- Single Subject Credential - Biological Science
- Single Subject Credential - Business Preliminary
- Single Subject Credential - Chemistry
- Single Subject Credential - English
- Single Subject Credential - French
- Single Subject Credential - Geological Science
- Single Subject Credential - Mathematics
- Single Subject Credential - Music
- Single Subject Credential - Physical Education
- Single Subject Credential - Physical Science
- Single Subject Credential - Social Science
- Single Subject Credential - Spanish
- Special Education Mod/Sev Disab Internship
- Speech-Language Pathology Services - Preliminary, Credential
Doctorates
Minors
- Advertising and Publication Relations, Minor
- Aerospace Studies, Minor
- Africana Studies, Minor
- Agricultural Business Minor
- American Indian Studies, Minor
- Animal Sciences, Minor
- Anthropology, Minor
- Armenian Studies, Minor
- Art History, Minor
- Art, Minor
- Asian American Studies, Minor
- Astronomy, Minor
- Biology, Minor
- Chemistry, Minor
- Chicano/Latino Studies, Minor
- Child and Family Science, Minor
- Chinese, Minor
- City and Regional Planning, Minor
- Classical Studies, Minor
- Cognitive Science, Minor
- Communication, Minor
- Communicative Disorders, Minor
- Computational Linguistics, Minor
- Computer Engineering, Minor
- Computer Science, Minor
- Construction Management, Minor
- Creative Writing, Minor
- Criminology, Minor
- Dance, Minor
- Economics, Minor
- Electrical Engineering, Minor
- English Literature, Minor
- Enology, Minor
- Entrepreneurship, Minor
- Fashion Merchandising, Minor
- Film and Media Arts, Minor
- Food & Nutritional Sciences, Minor
- Forensic Behavioral Sciences, Minor
- French and Francophone Studies, Minor
- French, Minor
- General Business, Minor
- Geography, Minor
- Geology, Minor
- German, Minor
- Gerontology, Minor
- Graduate Business Prep, Minor
- History, Minor
- Hmong, Minor
- Humanities Interdisciplinary Minor
- Industrial Technology, Minor
- International Political Economy Minor
- Italian Studies, Minor
- Japanese, Minor
- Jewish Studies, Minor
- Latin American Studies, Minor
- Linguistics, Minor
- Literature of Diversity, Minor
- Mass Communication & Journalism, Minor
- Mathematics, Minor
- Media Arts, Minor
- Medical Physics, Minor
- Meteorology, Minor
- Middle East Studies, Minor
- Military Science, Minor
- Music, Minor
- Peace & Conflict Studies, Minor
- Philanthropic and Community-Based Leadership, Minor
- Philosophy, Minor
- Physical Science, Minor
- Physics, Minor
- Plant Science, Minor
- Political Science, Minor
- Precision Agriculture Technology Minor
- Psychology, Minor
- Public Administration, Minor
- Public Health, Minor
- Recreation Administration, Minor
- Sociology, Minor
- Southeast Asian Studies, Minor
- Spanish, Minor
- Sports Coaching, Minor
- Statistics, Minor
- Teaching English As A Second Language, Minor
- Theatre Arts - Drama Option, Minor
- Urban Civic Education, Minor
- Viticulture, Minor
- Women's Studies, Minor