UC Berkeley Sustainable Environmental Design
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Sustainable Environmental Design transfers starts with ENV DES 1, LD ARCH 12 and MATH 16A; the full list is below.

    UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Sustainable Environmental Design

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    Major Requirements

    UC Berkeley Sustainable Environmental Design Major Preparation

    The courses UC Berkeley lists as Sustainable Environmental Design major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Major requirements

    Courses listed

    • ENV DES 1 Introduction to Environmental Design
    • LD ARCH 12 Environmental Science for Sustainable Development

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 16A Analytic Geometry and Calculus
    • MATH 51 Calculus I

    Complete 1 of these

    • STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
    • STAT C8 Foundations of Data Science
    • STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
    • STAT 21 Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business

    Courses listed

    • PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
    • PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics

    Complete 1 of these

    • ECON 1 Introduction to Economics
    • ECON 2 Introduction to Economics, Lecture Format
    • ECON C3 Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy
    • ENVECON C1 Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy

    Reading and composition requirement

    Complete all of these

    • Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
    • Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B

    Breadth requirements

    Complete 1 of these options

    • LD ARCH 12 Environmental Science for Sustainable Development
    • PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers · PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics
    • ECON 1 Introduction to Economics · ECON 2 Introduction to Economics, Lecture Format · ECON C3 Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy · ENVECON C1 Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Berkeley's own Sustainable Environmental Design requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Berkeley have a Sustainable Environmental Design major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Berkeley offers Sustainable Environmental Design (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Sustainable Environmental Design?

    UC Berkeley's Sustainable Environmental Design major preparation includes ENV DES 1, LD ARCH 12, MATH 16A, MATH 51, STAT 2 and STAT C8, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Sustainable Environmental Design?

    UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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