San Diego State University Comparative International Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Comparative International Studies transfers starts with ECL 270, HIST 100 and HIST 101; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
San Diego State University Comparative International Studies Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Comparative International Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Humanities
Complete 1 of these
- ECL 270 Introduction to Comparative Literature
- HIST 100 World History
- HIST 101 World History
- HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities
- REL S 101 World Religions
- WMNST 102 Women: Images and Ideas
Social sciences
Complete 1 of these
- ANTH 102 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology
- GEOG 102 People, Places, and Environments
- GEOG 106 World Regional Geography
- LING 101 Introduction to Language
- POL S 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- WMNST 101 Gender: Self, Identity, and Society
Statistics
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 201 Statistical Methods
- POL S 201 Statistics and Politics
- SOC 201 Elementary Social Statistics
Also listed by SDSU
SDSU lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major requirements
6 units from these options
- LATAM 101 Introduction to Latin American Studies
- ASIAN 100 State and Society in the Asia Pacific · ASIAN 101 Asian Thought and Cultures
- EUROP 101 Introduction to European Studies · EUROP 160 European Reflections on Science and Technology
- HIST 100 World History · HIST 101 World History · REL S 101 World Religions
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Comparative International Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Comparative International Studies and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Comparative International Studies?
San Diego State University's Comparative International Studies major preparation includes ECL 270, HIST 100, HIST 101, HUM 101, REL S 101 and WMNST 102, 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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