American River College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
ARC has a match for every one of SDSU's 5 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at ARC. Start with ECON 302 and CISA 315.
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American River College
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San Diego State University
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at American River College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at American River College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 302 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 304 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CISA 315 + CISC 310 — Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets + Introduction to Computer Information Science | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 5 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 340 — Calculus for Business and Economics | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 356 + MATH 355 — Calculus for Biology and Medicine II + Calculus for Biology and Medicine I | MATH 124 — Calculus for the Life Sciences (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH 400 — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at American River College
Complete these five courses at American River College to start your SDSU GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIOL 300
The Foundations of Biology
CHEM 305
Introduction to Chemistry
HIST 300
History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at American River College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 300 — The Foundations of Biology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 305 — Introduction to Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 300 — History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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ARC covers all 5 listed courses
Every SDSU Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a ARC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with ECON 302 and CISA 315
ECON 302 and CISA 315 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover ECON 201
For SDSU ECON 201, ARC accepts STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at ARC for SDSU Economics?
ECON 302, ECON 304, CISA 315, CISC 310, STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H, MATH 340 and MATH 356, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses SDSU lists for Economics.
What doesn't ARC cover for SDSU Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every SDSU Economics prep course listed has a ARC match.
Does ARC ECON 302 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Economics. ARC ECON 302 (Principles of Macroeconomics) is the match for SDSU ECON 101 (Principles of Economics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at ARC for SDSU Economics?
ECON 302 and CISA 315, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
American River College students transferring to San Diego State University for Economics can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at ARC, including ECON 302 and ECON 304. Every listed course has a American River College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. ECON 302 and CISA 315 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in American River College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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