American River College to SDSU
Psychology Transfer Plan
ARC has a match for 5 of SDSU's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSY 201 and PSY 211 have no ARC match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
American River College
To
San Diego State University
PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at American River College that satisfy San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at American River College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H — Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| No ARC match | PSY 201 — Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | — |
| No ARC match | PSY 211 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | — |
| PSYC 370 — Human Development: A Life Span | PSY 230 — Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 310 — Biological Psychology | PSY 260 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 330 — Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 300 — The Foundations of Biology | BIOL 100 — General Biology (choose 1) | 3 |
| BIOL 400 — Principles of Biology | BIOL 203 — Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology (choose 1) | 5 |
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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2 SDSU requirements have no ARC match
ARC lists no course for PSY 201 and PSY 211. Check SDSU's Psychology page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with PSYC C1000 and BIOL 300
PSYC C1000 and BIOL 300 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 PSY 101
For SDSU PSY 101, ARC accepts PSYC C1000 or PSYC 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 Psychology?
PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H, PSYC 370, PSYC 310, PSYC 330, BIOL 300 and BIOL 400. Together they match 5 of the 7 prep courses SDSU lists for Psychology.
What doesn't ARC cover for SDSU Psychology?
PSY 201 and PSY 211. ARC lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Psychology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does ARC PSYC 370 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Psychology. ARC PSYC 370 (Human Development: A Life Span) is the match for SDSU PSY 230 (Developmental Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at ARC for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 and BIOL 300, 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 Psychology can match 5 of 7 lower-division prep courses at ARC, including PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H and PSYC 370. PSY 201 and PSY 211 have no American River College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and BIOL 300 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 Psychology, semester by semester.
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