San Diego State University Criminal Justice
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Criminal Justice transfers starts with POL S 102, SOC 101 and SOC 102; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SDSU 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 Criminal Justice

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Major Requirements

San Diego State University Criminal Justice Major Preparation

The courses San Diego State University lists as Criminal Justice 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.

Preparation for the major

Courses listed

POL S 102 Introduction to American and California Government and Politics
SOC 101 Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society
SOC 102 Introduction to Social Problems

Courses listed

STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
STAT 119 Elementary Statistics for Business
SOC 201 Elementary Social Statistics
PSY 280 Statistical Methods in Psychology
POL S 201 Statistics and Politics
ECON 201 Statistical Methods

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Diego State University have a Criminal Justice major for transfer students?

Yes. San Diego State University offers Criminal Justice (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Criminal Justice?

San Diego State University's Criminal Justice major preparation includes POL S 102, SOC 101, SOC 102, STAT 250, STAT 119 and SOC 201, 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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