American River College to SDSU
Political Science Transfer Plan
ARC has a match for 3 of SDSU's 4 Political Science prep courses. POL S 101 has no ARC match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
American River College
To
San Diego State University
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at American River College that satisfy San Diego State University's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at American River College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No ARC match | POL S 101 — Introduction to American Politics in Global Perspective | — |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POL S 102 — Introduction to American and California Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS 302 — Comparative Politics | POL S 103 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 4 |
| PSYC 330 — Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology (choose 1) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | SOC 201 — Elementary Social Statistics (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 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
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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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL S 101 has no ARC match
ARC lists no course for POL S 101. Check SDSU's Political Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with POLS C1000 and STAT C1000
POLS C1000 and STAT C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
ARC gives you options here
For SDSU POL S 102, ARC accepts POLS C1000 or POLS 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 Political Science?
POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H, POLS 302, STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H and PSYC 330, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 3 of the 4 prep courses SDSU lists for Political Science.
What doesn't ARC cover for SDSU Political Science?
POL S 101. ARC lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does ARC POLS 302 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Political Science. ARC POLS 302 (Comparative Politics) is the match for SDSU POL S 103 (Introduction to Comparative Politics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at ARC for SDSU Political Science?
POLS C1000 and STAT C1000, 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 Political Science can match 3 of 4 lower-division prep courses at ARC, including POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H and POLS 302. POL S 101 has no American River College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and STAT C1000 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 Political Science, semester by semester.
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