San Diego State University History
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Diego State University lists for History transfers starts with HIST 100, HIST 101 and HIST 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.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for History

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Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

San Diego State University History Major Preparation

The courses San Diego State University lists as History 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

HIST 100 World History
HIST 101 World History

Complete 6 units from these

HIST 102 World History Through Science and Technology
HIST 105 Western Civilization to the Seventeenth Century
HIST 106 Western Civilization Since the Sixteenth Century
HIST 109 American History to Reconstruction
HIST 110 American History Since the Civil War
HIST 114 Sports in American History
HIST 125 Sex and History
HIST 135 Film as the Past
HIST 150 Why History Matters
HIST 157 Comics and History

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

San Diego State University's History major preparation includes HIST 100, HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 105, HIST 106 and HIST 109, 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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