San Diego State University Social Work
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Social Work transfers starts with SWORK 110, SWORK 120 and PSY 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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Major Requirements
San Diego State University Social Work Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Social Work 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
- SWORK 110 Social Work Fields of Service
- SWORK 120 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
- PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
- SOC 101 Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 100 General Biology
- BIOL 101 World of Animals
- BIOL 204 Principles of Organismal Biology
- BIOL 261 Human Physiology
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 101 Principles of Economics
- ECON 102 Principles of Economics
Complete 1 of these
- PSY 280 Statistical Methods in Psychology
- SOC 201 Elementary Social Statistics
- STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Social Work major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Social Work (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 Social Work?
San Diego State University's Social Work major preparation includes SWORK 110, SWORK 120, PSY 101, SOC 101, BIOL 100 and BIOL 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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