UC Merced Environmental Humanities
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Environmental Humanities transfers starts with ENG 019, ENG 058 and ENG 059; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Merced for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
UC Merced lists this program for transfer students starting Fall 2026.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Environmental Humanities Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Environmental Humanities major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Complete 1 of these
- ENG 019 Animals and Literature
- ENG 058 Literature of the Natural Environment
- ENG 059 Apocalyptic Literature
- ENG 060 Science Fiction & Climate Disaster
- ENG 067 Environmental Justice in Beast Fables
Complete 1 of these
- ENG 031 Black Literatures, Black Lives
- ENG 032 Introduction to Chicano/a Culture & Experiences
- ENG 033 Literature and Sexuality
- ENG 034 Literatures of Asian America
- ENG 061 Native American Memoir
- ENG 062 Literature and Gender
- ENG 063 20th Century Women Writers
- ENG 064 LGBT Fiction
- ENG 071 Literature of Illness and Disability
- ENG 089 Introduction to Nahuatl Literature, Language and Culture
- ESS 011 Climate Justice
Complete 2 of these
- COGS 013 Scientific Thinking
- ENGR 096 Human-Centered Research and Design
- ESS 002 Sustainability Science
- ESS 010 Earth Resources and Society
- ESS 015 Weather, Climate, and the Environment
- BIO 034 Introduction to Marine Science
- BIO 043 Biodiversity and Conservation
- ESS 050 Ecosystems of California
- ENVE 010 Environment in Crisis
- ENVE 020 Introduction to Environmental Science and Technology
- ENVE 030 Evaluating Sustainable Spaces: Leadership in Energy, Environment & Design (LEED)
- PHYS 001 Physics for a Better Future
English composition
Required
- WRI 001 Academic Writing
Second course in english composition
Required
- WRI 010 College Reading and Composition
Also listed by UC Merced
UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended to complete prior to transfer
- ENG 001 Introduction to Environmental Communications
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Merced have an Environmental Humanities major for transfer students?
UC Merced lists Environmental Humanities (B.A.) for transfer students starting Fall 2026, with the major preparation it expects them to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Environmental Humanities?
UC Merced's Environmental Humanities major preparation includes ENG 019, ENG 058, ENG 059, ENG 060, ENG 067 and ENG 031, 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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