San Francisco State University Environmental Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Environmental Science transfers starts with CHEM 180, GEOG 160 and MATH 226; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SFSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Environmental Science

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Major Requirements

San Francisco State University Environmental Science Major Preparation

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

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

CHEM 180 Chemistry for Energy and the Environment
GEOG 160 Introduction to Environmental Science
MATH 226 Calculus I

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 150 The World of Plants
BIOL 170 Animal Diversity

Complete 1 of these

ENVS 130 Environmental Studies
GEOG 102 The Human Environment

Complete 1 of these

ERTH 112 Our Dynamic Earth Lecture and Lab
GEOG 101 Our Physical Environment

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 111 General Physics I and PHYS 112 General Physics I Laboratory
PHYS 220 General Physics with Calculus I and PHYS 222 General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Francisco State University have an Environmental Science major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to San Francisco State University for Environmental Science?

San Francisco State University's Environmental Science major preparation includes CHEM 180, GEOG 160, MATH 226, BIOL 150, BIOL 170 and ENVS 130, 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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