San Francisco State University Public Health
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Public Health transfers starts with BIOL 100, BIOL 101 and PH 100; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SFSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
San Francisco State University Public Health Major Preparation
The courses San Francisco State University lists as Public Health major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SFSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Foundation courses
Complete all of these
- BIOL 100 Human Biology
- BIOL 101 Human Biology Laboratory
- PH 100 Public Health Biology
- PH 205 Introduction to Public Health
Complete 1 of these
- ETHS 116 Algebra and Statistics for Social Justice
- ETHS 117 Statistics for Social Justice
- ISED 160 Data Analysis in Education
- MATH 124 Elementary Statistics
- PSY 171 Quantitative Reasoning in Psychology
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 210 General Microbiology and Public Health
- PH 100 Public Health Biology
Also listed by SFSU
SFSU lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Electives
1 of these
- HH 205 Relaxation and Stress Reduction
- LTNS 210 Latina/Latino Health Care Perspectives
- PH 200 Global Health
- PH 210 Personal and Social Determinants of Health
- PH 221 Health and Social Justice - Burning Issues, Taking Action
- PH 241 Health and Social Movements in the United States in the 20th Century
- PH 290 Promoting Positive Health
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Francisco State University have a Public Health major for transfer students?
Yes. San Francisco 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 Francisco State University for Public Health?
San Francisco State University's Public Health major preparation includes BIOL 100, BIOL 101, PH 100, PH 205, ETHS 116 and ETHS 117, 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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