San Diego State University Public Health
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Public Health transfers starts with P H 101, P H 292 and BIOL 211; 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 Public Health

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Major Requirements

San Diego State University Public Health Major Preparation

The courses San Diego State University lists as Public Health 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 H 101 Introduction to Public Health
P H 292 History of Public Health
BIOL 211 Fundamentals of Microbiology
BIOL 212 Human Anatomy
CHEM 100 Preparation for General Chemistry
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
SOC 101 Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 100 General Biology and BIOL 100L General Biology Laboratory

Complete 1 of these

PSY 280 Statistical Methods in Psychology
SOC 201 Elementary Social Statistics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. San Diego State University offers Public Health (B.S.) 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 Health?

San Diego State University's Public Health major preparation includes P H 101, P H 292, BIOL 211, BIOL 212, CHEM 100 and PSY 101, 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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