San Diego State University Geological Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Geological Sciences transfers starts with OCEAN 100, GEOL 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 Geological Sciences

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Major Requirements

San Diego State University Geological Sciences Major Preparation

The courses San Diego State University lists as Geological 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

OCEAN 100 The Ocean Planet
GEOL 100 Planet Earth and GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory
GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory and GEOL 104 Earth Science

Complete all of these

GEOL 210 GIS and Remote Sensing in the Earth and Environmental Sciences
GEOL 205 Earth System History

Complete 2 of these

ASTR 101 Principles of Astronomy
CS 100 Computer Science Principles
MATH 141 Precalculus
STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices

Complete 1 of these

MATH 124 Calculus for the Life Sciences
MATH 150 Calculus I

Complete all of these

MATH 151 Calculus II
PHYS 195 Principles of Physics
PHYS 196 Principles of Physics

Complete 1 of these options

CHEM 200 General Chemistry · CHEM 201 General Chemistry
CHEM 100 Preparation for General Chemistry · BIOL 100 General Biology
CHEM 100 Preparation for General Chemistry · BIOL 101 World of Animals
CHEM 200 General Chemistry · BIOL 100 General Biology
CHEM 200 General Chemistry · BIOL 101 World of Animals

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Diego State University have a Geological Sciences major for transfer students?

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

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

San Diego State University's Geological Sciences major preparation includes OCEAN 100, GEOL 100, GEOL 101, GEOL 104, GEOL 210 and GEOL 205, 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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