Cal State LA Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Geology transfers starts with CHEM 1100, CHEM 1110 and GEOG 1550; the full list is below.
84 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State LA Geology Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as Geology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State LA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core courses
Complete all of these
- CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II
- GEOG 1550 Society and Nature: Human Geography
- GEOL 1505 The Planet Earth Lab
- GEOG 2680 Introduction to Geospatial Sciences
- GEOL 1500 The Planet Earth
- GEOL 2520 Historical Geology
- MATH 2110 Calculus I
- MATH 2120 Calculus II
- PHYS 1100 Physics for the Life Sciences I
- PHYS 1200 Physics for the Life Sciences II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have a Geology major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA offers Geology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for Geology?
Cal State LA's Geology major preparation includes CHEM 1100, CHEM 1110, GEOG 1550, GEOL 1505, GEOG 2680 and GEOL 1500, 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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