San Jose State University Climate Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Climate Science transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and BIOL 31; the full list is below.

100 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SJSU 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 Climate Science

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Climate Science Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Climate Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Second course in english composition

Complete 1 of these

ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

BIOL 31 Principles of Biology II
CHEM 1A General Chemistry
MATH 30 Calculus I
PHYS 2A Fundamentals of Physics
PHYS 2B Fundamentals of Physics

Lower division core requirements of the major

Complete all of these

ENVS 1 Introduction to Environmental Issues
GEOL 3 Planet Earth
METR 12 Global Warming: Science and Solutions
METR 50 AI-Powered Programming for Science and Society I
METR 51 AI-Powered Programming for Science and Society II
METR 60 Meteorology and Climate Science I
METR 61 Meteorology and Climate Science II

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose State University have a Climate Science major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Climate Science?

San Jose State University's Climate Science major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, BIOL 31, CHEM 1A, MATH 30 and PHYS 2A, 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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