Cal State Long Beach Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Geology transfers starts with ERTH 102, ERTH 110 and CHEM 111A; the full list is below.

38 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geology

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Geology Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Geology 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

ERTH 102 Planet Earth
ERTH 110 Natural Disasters

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 111A General Chemistry
CHEM 112A Advanced General Chemistry

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 111B General Chemistry
CHEM 112B Advanced General Chemistry

Complete all of these

MATH 122 Calculus I
MATH 123 Calculus II
ERTH 104 Planet Earth Lab
ERTH 240 Historical Geology
ERTH 250 Introduction to Geologic Field Methods

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 100A General Physics · PHYS 100B General Physics
PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat · PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSULB's own Geology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have a Geology major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach for Geology?

Cal State Long Beach's Geology major preparation includes ERTH 102, ERTH 110, CHEM 111A, CHEM 112A, CHEM 111B and CHEM 112B, 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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