Chico State Geography, Environmental Studies Option
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Chico State lists for Geography, Environmental Studies Option transfers starts with GEOG 101, GEOG 101L and GEOG 102; the full list is below.

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

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geography, Environmental Studies Option

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    Major Requirements

    Chico State Geography, Environmental Studies Option Major Preparation

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

    Lower division core requirements

    Complete all of these

    • GEOG 101 Earth Systems and Physical Geography
    • GEOG 101L Earth Systems and Physical Geography Lab
    • GEOG 102 Peoples, Places, and Environments
    • GEOG 111 Introduction to Geographic Methods
    • GEOG 139 Visualizing Local Landscapes
    • GEOG 211 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

    Also listed by Chico State

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

    Recommended general education courses

    1 of these

    • ERTH 104 Inquiry into the Science of Climate Change
    • PHIL 102 Logic and Critical Thinking

    1 of these

    • MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
    • MATH 118 Trigonometry
    • MATH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus

    1 of these

    • BIOL 161 Principles of Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology
    • PSSC 101 Introduction to Plant Science
    • SCED 102 Introduction to Living Systems

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Chico State have a Geography, Environmental Studies Option major for transfer students?

    Yes. Chico State offers Geography, Environmental Studies Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Geography, Environmental Studies Option?

    Chico State's Geography, Environmental Studies Option major preparation includes GEOG 101, GEOG 101L, GEOG 102, GEOG 111, GEOG 139 and GEOG 211. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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