Sacramento State Earth Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Earth Science transfers starts with GEOL 5, GEOL 7 and GEOL 8L; the full list is below.

114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac 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 Earth Science

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Earth Science Major Preparation

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

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete 1 of these options

GEOL 5 Geology of Mexico
GEOL 7 Natural Disasters · GEOL 8L Earth Science Lab
GEOL 8 Earth Science · GEOL 8L Earth Science Lab
GEOL 10 Physical Geology · GEOL 10L Physical Geology Lab

Complete 1 of these options

BIO 1 Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology · BIO 7 Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 1A General Chemistry I · CHEM 6A Introduction to General Chemistry

Complete all of these

ASTR 4B Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
ASTR 6 Astronomical Observation Laboratory
BIO 2 Cells, Molecules and Genes
GEOL 12 Historical Geology
GEOL 12L Historical Geology Lab
MATH 26A Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences
PHYS 5A General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound
PHYS 5B General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Sac State's own Earth Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have an Earth Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Earth Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Earth Science?

Sacramento State's Earth Science major preparation includes GEOL 5, GEOL 7, GEOL 8L, GEOL 8, GEOL 10 and GEOL 10L, 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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