San Diego State University Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education transfers starts with BIOL 100, BIOL 100L and GEOL 104; 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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Major Requirements
San Diego State University Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education 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.
Foundations
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 100 General Biology and BIOL 100L General Biology Laboratory
Complete all of these
- GEOL 104 Earth Science
- MATH 210 Number Systems in Elementary Mathematics
- GEOG 106 World Regional Geography
Complete 3 units from these
- HIST 109 American History to Reconstruction
- HIST 110 American History Since the Civil War
- POL S 102 Introduction to American and California Government and Politics
Complete all of these
- ECL 220 The Art of Literature
- THEA 100 The Art of Theatre
- HIST 100 World History
Complete 1 of these
- TE 170 Child and Adolescent Development from a Cultural Perspective
- CFD 270 Human Development Across the Lifespan
Complete 3 units from these
- AFRAS 170A Afro-American History
- AFRAS 170B Afro-American History
- AMIND 140 U.S. History from an American Indian Perspective to 1870
- AMIND 141 U.S. History from an American Indian Perspective Since 1870
- CCS 141A History of the United States
- CCS 141B History of the United States
Liberal studies
Complete all of these
- ED 200 Teaching as a Profession
- TE 280 Health Education for Teachers
Preparation for the major
Required
- ENS 241 Physical Education of Children
Complete all of these
- MATH 211 Geometry in Elementary Mathematics
- MTHED 212 Children's Mathematical Thinking
- MUSIC 102 Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers
- N SCI 100 Physical Science
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education (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 Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education?
San Diego State University's Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education major preparation includes BIOL 100, BIOL 100L, GEOL 104, MATH 210, GEOG 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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