Fresno State Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Fresno State lists for Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option transfers starts with EES 1, MATH 75 and PSCI 21; the full list is below.

    99 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Fresno State 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 Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option

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    Major Requirements

    Fresno State Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option Major Preparation

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

    Lower division major requirements

    Complete all of these

    • EES 1 Natural Disasters and Earth Resources
    • MATH 75 Calculus I
    • PSCI 21 Elementary Astronomy

    Courses listed

    • BIOL 1A Introductory Biology
    • BIOL 1B Introductory Biology
    • BIOL 1BL Introductory Biology Laboratory

    Courses listed

    • CHEM 1A General Chemistry 1A
    • CHEM 1B General Chemistry 1B

    Earth science concentration

    Complete all of these

    • PHYS 2A General Physics
    • PSYCH 42 Introductory to Statistics and Data Analysis
    • EES 3 Geology Field Trip
    • EES 12 Mineralogy
    • EES 30 Introductory Field Methods
    • EES 103F Field Geology

    Other degree requirements

    Complete all of these

    • PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
    • Arts/Humanities (A/H)
    • Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
    • Multicultural/International (M/I)
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Fresno State's own Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Fresno State have a Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option major for transfer students?

    Yes. Fresno State offers Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option?

    Fresno State's Natural Sciences, Earth Science Option major preparation includes EES 1, MATH 75, PSCI 21, BIOL 1A, BIOL 1B and BIOL 1BL, 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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