San Diego State University Psychology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Psychology transfers starts with PSY 101, PSY 201 and PSY 211; the full list is below.
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San Diego State University Psychology Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Psychology 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
- PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
- PSY 201 Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology
- PSY 211 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 230 Developmental Psychology
- PSY 260 Introduction to Physiological Psychology
- PSY 280 Statistical Methods in Psychology
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 100 General Biology
- BIOL 203 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology
Admission
What SDSU Says About Psychology Transfers
- SDSU is impacted in every major. The fall 2027 minimum GPA for Psychology B.A. is 2.50, 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 Psychology Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Psychology major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Psychology (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 Psychology?
San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation includes PSY 101, PSY 201, PSY 211, PSY 230, PSY 260 and PSY 280, 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 Psychology transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Irvine Valley College, Las Positas College, MiraCosta College and 10 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation.
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