Cal State San Marcos Geography
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Geography transfers starts with GEOG 110, GEOG 110L and GEOG 120; the full list is below.

108 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUSM 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 Geography

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos Geography Major Preparation

The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Geography 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

GEOG 110 Introduction to Physical Geography
GEOG 110L Introduction to Physical Geography Lab
GEOG 120 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GEOG 201 World Regional Geography
MATH 242 Introduction to Statistics

Complete 1 of these

BRS 100 Explorations in Border Studies
GEOG 100 Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG 160 Food Worlds: Comparative National Cuisines

Complete 1 of these

GEOG 210 Introduction to Oceanography
GEOG 250 Water Resources

Language proficiency requirement for the major

Required

Language Other Than English (intermediate)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Marcos have a Geography major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Marcos 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 San Marcos for Geography?

Cal State San Marcos's Geography major preparation includes GEOG 110, GEOG 110L, GEOG 120, GEOG 201, MATH 242 and BRS 100, 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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