San Diego State University Political Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Political Science transfers starts with POL S 101, POL S 102 and POL S 103; the full list is below.
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San Diego State University Political Science Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Political Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- POL S 101 Introduction to American Politics in Global Perspective
- POL S 102 Introduction to American and California Government and Politics
Complete 1 of these
- POL S 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POL S 104 Introduction to Global Politics
Complete 1 of these
- POL S 201 Statistics and Politics
- ECON 201 Statistical Methods
- PHIL 120 Introduction to Logic
- PSY 280 Statistical Methods in Psychology
- SOC 201 Elementary Social Statistics
- STAT 119 Elementary Statistics for Business
- STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
Admission
What SDSU Says About Political Science Transfers
- SDSU is impacted in every major. The fall 2027 minimum GPA for Political Science B.A. is 2.40, and applicants above it or from the local admission area get priority.
- All major prep in the SDSU catalog must be done by the end of spring 2027. Summer 2027 courses do not count.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu
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SDSU Political Science Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Political Science major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Political Science major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Political Science (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 Political Science?
San Diego State University's Political Science major preparation includes POL S 101, POL S 102, POL S 103, POL S 104, POL S 201 and ECON 201, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
Which community colleges have a SDSU Political Science transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College, Irvine Valley College and 11 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Political Science major preparation.
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