USC Urban Studies and Planning
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation USC lists for Urban Studies and Planning transfers starts with ECON 203g, MATH 117g and PPD 227; 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Urban Studies and Planning

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Major Requirements

USC Urban Studies and Planning Major Preparation

The courses USC lists as Urban Studies and Planning 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.

Pre-major Requirements

Complete all of these

ECON 203g Principles of Microeconomics
MATH 117g Precalculus for Business and Economics

Core Curriculum (36 units)

Complete all of these

PPD 227 Planning for the Future City
PPD 245g The Urban Context
PPD 300 Social Justice Issues in Public Policy and Urban Planning
PPD 301 PPD Practices: Internship Seminar
PPD 345 AI and Urban Planning
PPD 346 Equitable Urban Design
PPD 427L Geographic Information Systems and Planning Applications
PPD 430 Urban Informatics
RED 417 History of Planning and Development
RED 425 Designing Livable Communities
PPD 360 Urban Transportation Planning and Policy
PPD 348 Sustainable Infrastructure
PPD 422 Transportation Data and Automation
RED 351 Land Use Regulation
PPD 439 Housing and Community Development
PPD 347 Housing Affordability and Equity
PPD 357 Government and Business
PPD 414 Community Health Policy and Planning
PPD 438 Local Economic Development
RED 362 Real Estate Development Fundamentals
PPD 344 Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development
PPD 361 Sustainable Communities, Policy and Planning
PPD 410 Comparative Urban Development
PPD 478 Social Innovation

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does USC have an Urban Studies and Planning major for transfer students?

Yes. USC offers Urban Studies and Planning and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Urban Studies and Planning?

USC's Urban Studies and Planning major preparation includes ECON 203g, MATH 117g, PPD 227, PPD 245g, PPD 300 and PPD 301, 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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