Sacramento State Environmental Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Environmental Studies transfers starts with BIO 1, ECON 1B and ENVS 10; 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.

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Environmental Studies

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Environmental Studies Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Environmental Studies 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 all of these

BIO 1 Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
ECON 1B Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
ENVS 10 Introduction to Environmental Science

Complete 1 of these options

BIO 2 Cells, Molecules and Genes
BIO 10 Basic Biological Concepts · BIO 15L Laboratory Investigations in Biology

Complete 1 of these options

CHEM 1A General Chemistry I · CHEM 6A Introduction to General Chemistry
GEOG 1 Atmosphere, Landscapes & Life: Intro to Physical Geography · GEOL 10 Physical Geology

Also listed by Sac State

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

Recommended preparation

STAT 1 Introduction to Statistics

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have an Environmental Studies major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Environmental Studies?

Sacramento State's Environmental Studies major preparation includes BIO 1, ECON 1B, ENVS 10, BIO 2, BIO 10 and BIO 15L, 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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