Sacramento State Social Work
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Social Work transfers starts with BIO 10, BIO 20 and ANTH 1; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Social Work

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Social Work Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Social Work 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.

Pre-major requirements

Complete 1 of these

BIO 10 Basic Biological Concepts
BIO 20 Biology: A Human Perspective
ANTH 1 Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Complete 1 of these

ECON 1A Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 1B Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
PSYC 2 Introductory Psychology
SOC 1 Principles of Sociology

Complete 1 of these

CRJ 1 Introduction to Criminal Justice and Society
GERO 10 Aging Issues in Contemporary Society
SOC 3 Social Problems
SOC 10 Issues in Crime and Social Control

Required

SWRK 95 Introduction to Social Work

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Social Work major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Social Work and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Social Work?

Sacramento State's Social Work major preparation includes BIO 10, BIO 20, ANTH 1, ECON 1A, ECON 1B and PSYC 2, 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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