San Diego State University Public Administration
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Public Administration transfers starts with P A 200, ACCTG 201 and ECON 101; 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 Public Administration

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    Major Requirements

    San Diego State University Public Administration Major Preparation

    The courses San Diego State University lists as Public Administration 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

    Complete all of these

    • P A 200 The Urban Scene
    • ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting Fundamentals
    • ECON 101 Principles of Economics
    • ECON 102 Principles of Economics
    • MIS 180 Principles of Information Systems
    • POL S 102 Introduction to American and California Government and Politics

    Statistics

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIOL 215 Biostatistics
    • CIV E 160 Statistical Methods for the Built Environment
    • ECON 201 Statistical Methods
    • POL S 201 Statistics and Politics
    • PSY 280 Statistical Methods in Psychology
    • SOC 201 Elementary Social Statistics
    • STAT 119 Elementary Statistics for Business
    • STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Yes. San Diego State University offers Public Administration (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 Public Administration?

    San Diego State University's Public Administration major preparation includes P A 200, ACCTG 201, ECON 101, ECON 102, MIS 180 and POL S 102, 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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