Sacramento State Social Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Social Science transfers starts with ECON 1A, ECON 1B and HIST 17A; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Sacramento State Social Science Major Preparation
The courses Sacramento State lists as Social Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- ECON 1A Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis
- ECON 1B Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
- HIST 17A United States History, 1607-1877
- HIST 17B United States History, 1877-Present
- HIST 50 World History I: to 1500
- HIST 51 World History from 1500 to the Present
- POLS 1 Essentials of Government
- POLS 35 World Politics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sacramento State have a Social Science major for transfer students?
Yes. Sacramento State offers Social Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Social Science?
Sacramento State's Social Science major preparation includes ECON 1A, ECON 1B, HIST 17A, HIST 17B, HIST 50 and HIST 51, 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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