Cal State San Marcos Environmental Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Environmental Studies transfers starts with BIOL 105, ENVS 100 and GEOG 120; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State San Marcos Environmental Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Environmental Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSM's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- BIOL 105 Introduction to Biology/Ecology
- ENVS 100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
- GEOG 120 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- ENVS 210 Research Methods: Intro to Geographic Information Systems
Complete 1 of these
- GES 101 Matter, Molecules, Life, and the Environment I (Physical Science)
- GES 105 Introduction to Physical Science
Complete 1 of these
- ES 100 The Earth and its Place in the Universe
- GEOG 110 Introduction to Physical Geography
- GEOG 120 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Language proficiency requirement for the major
Required
- Language Other Than English (intermediate)
Also listed by CSUSM
CSUSM lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major requirements
- PSYC 220 Introductory Statistics in Psychology
- SOC 201 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences
- MATH 242 Introduction to Statistics
- BIOL 215 Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State San Marcos have an Environmental Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Environmental Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for Environmental Studies?
Cal State San Marcos's Environmental Studies major preparation includes BIOL 105, ENVS 100, GEOG 120, ENVS 210, GES 101 and GES 105, 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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