Environmental Science Advising Guide

Transfer Advising Guides are for planning purposes only. This Advising Guide does not replace the need for regular and timely meetings with your assigned Pathway Advisor.

Visit the Environmental Science Undergraduate Program web page for detailed program information, PSU 4-year Degree Map, and PSU offered courses.

Course Equivalencies

The following courses will transfer toward PSU requirements within the Environmental Science major. This is a shortened list for general reference. For more information on how other courses may transfer, visit Transferology, a web-based advising system.

PSU Course	PCC Course	Clackamas CC Course	Mt Hood CC Course	Chemeketa CC Course	Clark College Course
ESM 150	ESR 150	None	None	None	None
ESM 220	ESR 200	See Note #4	None	None	ENVS&101
ESM 221	ESR 202	None	None	None	None
ESM 222	ESR 201	None	None	None	ENVS 231
ESM 340	STAT 243Z and MTH 244	STAT 243Z and MTH 244	STAT 243Z and STAT 244	STAT 243Z and STAT 244	MATH&146 and MATH 147
WR 327	WR 227	WR 227	WR 227	WR 227	ENGL&235
Biology Core (Option 1)
Two of the following courses: SCI 342U, SCI 343U, or ESM 343	Two of the following courses: BIO 141, BIO 142, BIO 143, ESR 204	None	None	None	None
Biology Core (Option 2)
BI 221Z	BI 221Z	BI 221Z	BI 221Z	BI 221Z	BIOL&221
BI 222Z	BI 222Z	BI 222Z	BI 222Z	BI 222Z	BIOL&222
BI 223Z	BI 223Z	BI 223Z	BI 223Z	BI 223Z	BIOL&223
Chemistry Core (Option 1)
ESM 230	None	None	None	None	None
ESM 231	None	None	None	None	None
Chemistry Core (Option 2)
CH 221Z and CH 227Z (Lab)	CH 221Z and CH 227Z (Lab)	CH 221Z and CH 227Z (Lab)	CH 221Z and CH 227Z (Lab)	CH 221Z and CH 227Z (Lab)	CHEM&141 and CHEM&151
CH 222Z and CH 228Z (Lab)	CH 222Z and CH 228Z (Lab)	CH 222Z and CH 228Z (Lab)	CH 222Z and CH 228Z (Lab)	CH 222Z and CH 228Z (Lab)	CHEM&142 and CHEM&152
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
GEOG 488	GEO 265 and GEO 266	GIS 101, GIS 201, and GIS 202	None	None	None
Science Track
CH 223Z and CH 229Z (Lab)	CH 223Z	CH 223Z	CH 223Z	CH 223Z and CH 229Z	CHEM&143 and CHEM&153
MTH 112Z or MTH 251Z	MTH 112Z or MTH 251Z	MTH 112Z or MTH 251	MTH 112Z or MTH 251Z	MTH 112Z or MTH 251	MATH&151 or MATH 103
4 credits of Geology or Physics, 200-level or above³	See an Advisor	See an Advisor	See an Advisor	See an Advisor	See an Advisor
Management Track
EC 332U	EC 201Z	EC 201Z	EC 201Z	EC 201Z	ECON& 201
MTH 112Z	MTH 112Z	MTH 112Z	MTH 112Z	MTH 112Z	MATH 103
GEOG 210⁵	GEO 110	GEO 100	GEOG 105	GEG 105	GEOG 205 or GEOG& 100

Notes and Benchmarks

Students must complete 74-87 Core credits plus 30-31 credits in the Science or Management Track
Core requirements offers two options for Biology and Chemistry
For the Science Track: students also need 4 Credits of Geology or Physics, 200 level or above
Clackamas: ESR 171, ESR 172, and ESR 173 transfer as ESM 101, ESM 102, and ESM 220
All courses listed meet the requirements of GEOG 210, but will not transfer directly as GEOG 210
Students interested in transferring to PSU for Environmental Science should also take courses to satisfy the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science requirements (see below).

Choose to complete a BA or BS

You must complete the requirements to earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, explore the requirements on the pages linked below.

Courses taken to meet BA or BS requirements are great options for courses to be taken at community colleges in advance of transfer!

Other Academic Requirements

General Education Requirements

All universities have a general education curriculum included as part of the baccalaureate degree requirements. The goal of general education curricula is to ensure that all graduates have a common set of coursework aligned with the university's educational goals.

Students have the option of University Studies or University Honors for completing their general education requirements at PSU.

University Studies provides students with integrated, connected learning experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong intellectual development. Extending through all four years, the program teaches you how to think critically, communicate effectively, and gain a broad awareness of the human experience to instill a deep sense of responsibility to yourself, your peers and your community
University Honors offers courses in the theory and research methods of the human, natural, and social sciences, as well as a wide-ranging selection of intensive interdisciplinary seminars. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty on research projects, network and gain experience through internships, and study abroad. In their final year, Honors students research and write a baccalaureate Honors thesis.

Explore the General Education Options

University Writing Requirement

Two composition courses, starting with College Writing 121Z (or equivalent)

Second Language Proficiency for Admission

Students who graduated, or would have graduated, from high school in Oregon in 1997 or later must have two years of a second language at the high school level, or two terms at the college level, to meet admission requirements, even if they choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science.

Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement

All Portland State undergraduate students must fulfill the Race and Ethnic Studies requirement (RESR) to earn their bachelor's degrees.

Transfer-Approved RESR Courses

Transfer Process

Explore PSU programs

Look at the Environmental Science Program information online
Review department websites
Plan a visit to PSU and ask questions

Plan your transfer

Connect with Transfer Admissions to review the admissions process
Check out Transferology to see how your credits transfer
Meet with a PSU Transfer Advisor virtually or at your community college
Meet with a Pathway Advisor for your major

Apply for admission

Application is available Aug 1 for the next fall term
Apply up to one year in advance
Complete your FAFSA or ORSAA for the following year before March 1st
Apply for PSU scholarships before March 1st
Consider on-campus housing

Prepare for your first term

Confirm your enrollment
Review the New Student Checklist
Sign up for Orientation, this is where you will register for your first term classes
Request updated official transcripts from your current college