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Lower Division Requirements - 12 Units

AFRS 10 Introduction to Africana Studies (3) AFRS 15 Slavery and the American Experience (3) AFRS 27 Africana Cultures and Images (3) OR AFRS 36 Contemporary African Societies (3) SOC 25 or PLSI 90

Upper Division Requirements - 15 Units

AFRS 137 African American Women (3) AFRS 104W Writing about American Inequality (3) AFRS 144 Race Relations (3) AFRS 150 South Africa (3) OR AFRS 164 African Cultural Perspectives (3) AFRS 189 Fieldwork in Community Relations (3)

Who waives prerequisites for a course?

The instructor has the authority to waive the stated prerequisites for a course if it is in the interest of the student to do so and if in the instructor's judgment, the student has a background sufficiently adequate to permit satisfactory performance in the course.

How many hours of class is required for a unit of credit?

Each unit generally represents one hour per week in class and two hours of preparation. Courses involving laboratory, activity, or other application normally require additional hours of class attendance. Lecture-laboratory hours indicate deviation from the usual one class hour per week for one unit of credit.

What is a graduate level course?

Graduate-level courses are designed for use in master's degree, credential, certificate of advanced study, and doctorate curricula. Access to these courses is limited to those who have been officially admitted to a graduate degree, advanced certificate, or credential program. Last-semester undergraduate seniors wanting to enroll in 200-level ...

What is a T Topics course?

T Topics course, varied area subject matter, repeatable for credit with different title and description

Can you transfer courses with equivalent content?

Transfer courses with equivalent content are accepted in lieu of stated prerequisites. Students should check the prerequisites carefully before registering in a course to be sure that they have been met. The instructor can deny admission to a course if a student has not met the prerequisites.

Why do students want to study areas not covered by traditional degree programs?

Many students want to study areas not covered by traditional degree programs to increase professional competence, to acquire paraprofessional training, to change careers or to promote personal enrichment. A baccalaureate or master's degree, or second baccalaureate or second major may be inappropriate for them, yet they may still deserve recognition for their work. To meet the needs of these students the university has established three kinds of certificates:

What is the minimum grade point average for honors?

Honors at the time of graduation from the university are awarded to undergraduate students based on the following criteria: Students must have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.5 on all work attempted. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on all work taken at the university.

Can you pursue a masters and a baccalaureate simultaneously?

Note: Students may not pursue a baccalaureate and master' s degree concurrently.

What happens if you fail to meet the class requirements?

If you fail to meet the class requirements the audited class will not be listed on your record.

When do I get an I grade?

Normally it is expected that the student will make up an "I" grade during the next semester; however, it must be made up within one calendar year immediately following the last day of the semester/session which it was assigned . This limitation prevails whether or not the student maintains continuous enrollment.

What does the I mean in college?

The symbol "I" (Incomplete) means that a portion of required coursework has not been completed and evaluated during the semester due to unforeseen, but fully justified reasons and there is still a possibility of earning credit.

Where to apply for auditor only in a school?

During the first two weeks of instruction, go to the Student Services Center, Joyal, North Lobby, to fill out an application for "auditor only" status.

Do you have to select grading option at the time of registration?

At the time of registration, students will be prompted to select their grading option for each course .

Undergraduate Degree Deadlines

Baccalaureate degrees are not granted automatically when students complete degree requirements. You must apply for graduation by the deadline. Click on link below for deadlines.

Apply to Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Studies at Fresno State

Students receiving a baccalaureate degree and intending to continue for post-baccalaureate and graduate studies at Fresno State must reapply for admission at Cal State Apply.