Cal State Long Beach Geography
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Geography transfers starts with GEOG 130, GEOG 140 and GEOG 100; 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 Geography Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Geography 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 1 of these
- GEOG 130 Geography of Weather and Climate
- GEOG 140 Introduction to Physical Geography
Complete 1 of these
- GEOG 100 World Regional Geography
- GEOG 120 Race, Place and Culture
- GEOG 175 My Neighborhood, Our City
Complete all of these
- GEOG 280 Introduction to Geospatial Techniques
- GEOG 200 Introduction to Research Methods for Geographers
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Geography major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Geography (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Geography?
Cal State Long Beach's Geography major preparation includes GEOG 130, GEOG 140, GEOG 100, GEOG 120, GEOG 175 and GEOG 280, 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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