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    USC Global Geodesign
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation USC lists for Global Geodesign transfers starts with ECON 203g, MATH 114xg and SSCI 381; the full list is below.

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

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Global Geodesign

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    Major Requirements

    USC Global Geodesign Major Preparation

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

    Major Requirements

    Complete all of these

    • ECON 203g Principles of Microeconomics
    • MATH 114xg Foundations of Statistics
    • SSCI 381 Statistics for the Spatial Sciences

    Global Geodesign Core Requirements

    Complete all of these

    • ARCH 203 Visualizing and Experiencing the Built Environment
    • ARCH 214ag World History of Architecture
    • ARCH 303 Principles of Spatial Design I
    • ARCH 403 Principles of Spatial Design II
    • PPD 227 Planning for the Future City
    • RED 417 History of Planning and Development
    • RED 425 Designing Livable Communities
    • SSCI 201g Principles of Geodesign
    • SSCI 301L Maps and Spatial Reasoning
    • SSCI 313 Global Geodesign and Stakeholder Engagement
    • SSCI 314 Comparative Sustainability Theory and Practice for Geodesign
    • SSCI 350 International Geodesign
    • SSCI 382L Geographic Information Science: Spatial Analytics
    • SSCI 383L Geographic Information Science: Geospatial Modeling and Customization

    Global Geodesign Capstone

    Required

    • SSCI 412 Geodesign Practicum

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does USC have a Global Geodesign major for transfer students?

    Yes. USC offers Global Geodesign and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Global Geodesign?

    USC's Global Geodesign major preparation includes ECON 203g, MATH 114xg, SSCI 381, ARCH 203, ARCH 214ag and ARCH 303, 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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