San Diego State University Environmental Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Environmental Sciences transfers starts with OCEAN 100, ENV S 100 and GEOL 101; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SDSU 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 Environmental Sciences

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Major Requirements

San Diego State University Environmental Sciences Major Preparation

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

Preparation for the major

Complete 1 of these options

OCEAN 100 The Ocean Planet
ENV S 100 Environmental Sciences · GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory
GEOL 100 Planet Earth · GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory
GEOL 104 Earth Science · GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory
GEOG 101 Earth's Physical Environment · GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 215 Biostatistics
STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices

Complete all of these

CHEM 200 General Chemistry
GEOL 205 Earth System History
GEOL 210 GIS and Remote Sensing in the Earth and Environmental Sciences

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 203 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology and BIOL 203L Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory

Complete 1 of these options

MATH 124 Calculus for the Life Sciences · PHYS 180A Fundamentals of Physics · PHYS 182A Physical Measurements
MATH 150 Calculus I · PHYS 195 Principles of Physics · PHYS 195L Principles of Physics Laboratory

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Diego State University have an Environmental Sciences major for transfer students?

Yes. San Diego State University offers Environmental Sciences (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Environmental Sciences?

San Diego State University's Environmental Sciences major preparation includes OCEAN 100, ENV S 100, GEOL 101, GEOL 100, GEOL 104 and GEOG 101, 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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