Sonoma State Physical Science, Teaching
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Physical Science, Teaching transfers starts with ASTR 100, ASTR 150 and PHYS 107; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sonoma State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Sonoma State Physical Science, Teaching Major Preparation
The courses Sonoma State lists as Physical Science, Teaching major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sonoma State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major core requirements
Complete 1 of these
- ASTR 100 Desriptive Astronomy
- ASTR 150 Astronomy for Scientists
Required
- PHYS 107 Intro to Physical Science for Teachers
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 114 Introduction to Physics I and PHYS 116 Introductory Laboratory Experience and PHYS 214 Introduction to Physics II and PHYS 216 Introductory Laboratory
- PHYS 210A General Physics and PHYS 209A General Physics Laboratory and PHYS 210B General Physics and PHYS 209B General Physics Laboratory
Required support courses
Required
- CS 115 Programming I
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 160 Precalculus Mathematics
- MATH 161 Differential & Integral Calc I
Required
- MATH 165 Elementary Applied Statistics
Concentration courses
Complete all of these
- BIOL 130 Diversity of Life
- BIOL 131 Genetics, Evolution & Ecology
- CHEM 115A General Chemistry
- CHEM 115B General Chemistry
- GEOL 107 Introduction to Earth Science
- GEOL 110 Natural Disasters
- SCI 220 Dream, Make and Innovate
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sonoma State have a Physical Science, Teaching major for transfer students?
Yes. Sonoma State offers Physical Science, Teaching and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Physical Science, Teaching?
Sonoma State's Physical Science, Teaching major preparation includes ASTR 100, ASTR 150, PHYS 107, PHYS 114, PHYS 116 and PHYS 214, 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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