Sonoma State Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Economics transfers starts with ECON 204, ECON 205 and ECON 217; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sonoma State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Economics

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Major Requirements

Sonoma State Economics Major Preparation

The courses Sonoma State lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sonoma State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major requirements

Courses listed

ECON 204 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON 205 Introduction to Microeconomics

Complete 1 of these

ECON 217 Statistics for Economics and Business
BUS 211 Business Statistics
MATH 165 Elementary Applied Statistics

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Sonoma State's own Economics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sonoma State have an Economics major for transfer students?

Yes. Sonoma State offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Economics?

Sonoma State's Economics major preparation includes ECON 204, ECON 205, ECON 217, BUS 211 and MATH 165. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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