Cal State Fullerton Earth Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Earth Science transfers starts with GEOL 100, GEOL 110T and GEOL 102; the full list is below.
89 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUF for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Fullerton Earth Science Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Fullerton lists as Earth Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUF's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Core courses
Complete 1 of these options
- GEOL 100 Introduction to Earth Sciences
- GEOL 110T Topics in Earth Science
- GEOL 102 Earth Science Investigations for Future Teachers
- GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology · GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
Complete all of these
- GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
- GEOL 201 Earth History
Related fields core-biol
Complete 1 of these options
- BIOL 101 Elements of Biology · BIOL 101L Elements of Biology Laboratory
- BIOL 102 Biology for Future Teachers
- BIOL 152 Evolution & Organismal Biology
Related fields core-chem
Complete 1 of these options
- CHEM 100 Survey of Chemistry · CHEM 100L Survey of Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 120A General Chemistry
Related fields core-geog
Complete 1 of these
- GEOG 110 Intro to the Natural Environment
Related fields core-math
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 120 Elementary Statistics
- MATH 125 Precalculus
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences
- MATH 135 Business Calculus
- MATH 150A Calculus I
Related fields core-phys
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYS 101 Survey Physics · PHYS 101L Survey Physics Lab
- PHYS 211 Elementary Physics · PHYS 211L Elem Physics Lab
- PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics · PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
Required for graduation
Required
- POSC 100 American Government
Articulation details
Complete all of these
- PHYS 211 Elementary Physics
- PHYS 211L Elem Physics Lab
- PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics
- PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
Courses listed
- BIOL 101 Elements of Biology and BIOL 101L Elements of Biology Laboratory
- CHEM 100 Survey of Chemistry and CHEM 100L Survey of Chemistry Lab
- EGCE 110 Engineering Surveying and EGCE 110L Engineering Surveying Laboratory
Courses listed
- GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology and GEOL 101L Introduction to Geology Laboratory
- GEOL 201 Earth History and GEOL 201L Earth History Supplemental Lab
Courses listed
- MATH 115 College Algebra and MATH 125 Precalculus
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences and MATH 135 Business Calculus
- MATH 135 Business Calculus and MATH 150A Calculus I
Also listed by CSUF
CSUF lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Elective related fields
8 units from these
- ASTR 101 Introduction To Astronomy
- CHEM 120A General Chemistry
- CHEM 120B General Chemistry
- CHEM 125 Gen Chemistry B Lecture
- EGCE 110 Engineering Surveying
- EGCE 110L Engineering Surveying Laboratory
- EGCE 110 Engineering Surveying and EGCE 110L Engineering Surveying Laboratory
- MATH 120 Elementary Statistics
- MATH 125 Precalculus
- MATH 130 Calculus for the Natural Sciences
- MATH 135 Business Calculus
- MATH 150A Calculus I
- MATH 150B Calculus II
- MATH 250B Intro to Linear Algebra and Diff. Equations
- PHYS 212 Elementary Physics
- PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Fullerton have an Earth Science major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Fullerton offers Earth Science (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Fullerton for Earth Science?
Cal State Fullerton's Earth Science major preparation includes GEOL 100, GEOL 110T, GEOL 102, GEOL 101, GEOL 101L and GEOL 201, 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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