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.
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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).