Cal State Northridge Geology, Option in Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Geology, Option in Geology transfers starts with GEOL 101, GEOL 102 and GEOL 107; the full list is below.

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

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geology, Option in Geology

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Major Requirements

Cal State Northridge Geology, Option in Geology Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Geology, Option in Geology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete 1 of these

GEOL 101 Geology of Planet Earth and GEOL 102 Geology of Planet Earth Laboratory
GEOL 107 Geology Goes Hollywood and GEOL 107L Geology Goes Hollywood Lab
GEOL 110 The Fossil Record of Ancient Life on Earth and GEOL 112 Earth and Life Through Time Lab
GEOL 122 The World Ocean and GEOL 123 World Ocean Laboratory

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 220A Mechanics and PHYS 220AL Mechanics Laboratory
PHYS 225 Physics I: Mechanics and Waves and PHYS 220AL Mechanics Laboratory

Mathematics requirements

Complete 1 of these options

MATH 150A Calculus I · MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 150A Calculus I · MATH 140 Introductory Statistics

Also listed by CSUN

CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Additional major preparation courses

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I
CHEM 101L General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 101D Problem Solving in General Chemistry I

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Northridge have a Geology, Option in Geology major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Geology, Option in Geology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Geology, Option in Geology?

Cal State Northridge's Geology, Option in Geology major preparation includes GEOL 101, GEOL 102, GEOL 107, GEOL 107L, GEOL 110 and GEOL 112, 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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