Cal State Long Beach Earth Systems
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Earth Systems transfers starts with ERTH 102, ERTH 104 and ERTH 240; the full list is below.
34 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Long Beach Earth Systems Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Earth Systems major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- ERTH 102 Planet Earth
- ERTH 104 Planet Earth Lab
- ERTH 240 Historical Geology
- ERTH 250 Introduction to Geologic Field Methods
- CHEM 111A General Chemistry
- CHEM 111B General Chemistry
- MATH 122 Calculus I
- MATH 123 Calculus II
- PHYS 100A General Physics
- BIOL 211 Introduction to Evolution and Diversity
- STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have an Earth Systems major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Earth Systems (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Earth Systems?
Cal State Long Beach's Earth Systems major preparation includes ERTH 102, ERTH 104, ERTH 240, ERTH 250, CHEM 111A and CHEM 111B, 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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