San Jose State University Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Geology transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and CHEM 1A; the full list is below.

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geology

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Geology Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Geology 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

CHEM 1A General Chemistry
MATH 30 Calculus I

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 2A Fundamentals of Physics · PHYS 2B Fundamentals of Physics
PHYS 50 General Physics I: Mechanics · PHYS 51 General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

Lower division core requirements of the major

Complete all of these

GEOL 1 General Geology
GEOL 7 Earth, Time and Life
GEOL 28 Geology Outdoors

Also listed by SJSU

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

Elective courses

MATH 31 Calculus II

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. San Jose State University offers Geology (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 Geology?

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