UC San Diego Education Sciences
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 70% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Education Sciences were admitted (120 of 172). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.28–3.83.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Education Sciences transfers starts with EDS 30, EDS 31 and EDS 38; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
41 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Education Sciences Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Education Sciences major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division requirements
Complete 1 of these
- EDS 30 Introduction to Math Teaching
- EDS 31 Introduction to Teaching Science
- EDS 38 Explorations in Education
- EDS 39 Explorations in Secondary STEM Education
- HDS 1 Introduction to Human Developmental Sciences
- SOCI 60 Practice of Social Research
- EDS 40 Nature, Community, and Education
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Education Sciences transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 70% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Education Sciences were admitted (120 of 172). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.28–3.83.
Does UC San Diego have an Education Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Education Sciences (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Education Sciences?
UC San Diego's Education Sciences major preparation includes EDS 30, EDS 31, EDS 38, EDS 39, HDS 1 and SOCI 60, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC San Diego for Education Sciences?
Admitted Education Sciences transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.28–3.83.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Education Sciences?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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