Cal State San Marcos Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Economics transfers starts with ECON 201, ECON 202 and MATH 242; the full list is below.

108 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUSM 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 Economics

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos Economics Major Preparation

The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSM's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Preparation for the major

Courses listed

ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 242 Introduction to Statistics

Complete 1 of these

MATH 132 Survey of Calculus
MATH 160 Calculus with Applications, I

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUSM's own Economics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Marcos have an Economics major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for Economics?

Cal State San Marcos's Economics major preparation includes ECON 201, ECON 202, MATH 242, MATH 132 and MATH 160. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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