Stanislaus State Social Sciences
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Stanislaus State lists for Social Sciences transfers starts with PSCI 2000, PSYC 2020 and ANTH 2060; the full list is below.

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

    103
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Social Sciences

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    Major Requirements

    Stanislaus State Social Sciences Major Preparation

    The courses Stanislaus State lists as Social Sciences major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Stanislaus State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division major requirements

    Complete 1 of these

    • PSCI 2000 Introduction to Political Science
    • PSYC 2020 Introduction to Psychological Methods

    Anthropology

    Required

    • ANTH 2060 Intro to Cultural Anthropology

    Communication studies

    Complete 1 of these

    • COMM 2011 Introduction to Communication Studies
    • COMM 2200 Introduction to Mass Media

    Criminal justice

    Complete all of these

    • CJ 2250 Introduction to Criminal Justice
    • CJ 2280 Criminal Law

    Economics

    Complete all of these

    • ECON 2500 Principles of Macroeconomics
    • ECON 2510 Principles of Microeconomics

    Ethnic studies

    Complete 1 of these

    • ETHS 2050 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
    • ETHS 2400 Contemporary Ethnic Studies

    Gender studies

    Complete 1 of these

    • GEND 2020 Women’s and Feminist Activism
    • GEND 2040 Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies

    Geography

    Complete 1 of these

    • GEOG 2020 Introduction to Cultural Geography
    • GEOG 2200 Introduction to Geospatial Applications
    • GEOG 2400 Global Cultures and Environments

    History

    Required

    • Lower-division History in World Civilization

    Political science

    Required

    • PSCI 1201 American Government

    Psychology

    Complete all of these

    • PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology
    • PSYC 2020 Introduction to Psychological Methods

    Sociology

    Required

    • SOCL 1010 Introduction to Sociology

    International studies concentration

    Required

    • PSCI 2030 Global Politics

    Complete 1 of these

    • ANTH 2060 Intro to Cultural Anthropology
    • GEOG 2400 Global Cultures and Environments

    Complete 1 of these

    • ECON 2500 Principles of Macroeconomics
    • ECON 2510 Principles of Microeconomics

    Complete 1 of these

    • HIST 1010 World Civilizations I
    • HIST 1020 World Civilizations II

    Urban and community studies concentration

    Complete all of these

    • MATH 1600 Statistics
    • SOCL 1010 Introduction to Sociology
    • PSCI 1201 American Government
    • ECON 2500 Principles of Macroeconomics

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Stanislaus State have a Social Sciences major for transfer students?

    Yes. Stanislaus State offers Social Sciences (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Stanislaus State for Social Sciences?

    Stanislaus State's Social Sciences major preparation includes PSCI 2000, PSYC 2020, ANTH 2060, COMM 2011, COMM 2200 and CJ 2250, 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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