City College of San Francisco to SDSU
Political Science Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 3 of SDSU's 4 Political Science prep courses. POL S 101 has no CCSF match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
City College of San Francisco
To
San Diego State University
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy San Diego State University's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No CCSF match | POL S 101 — Introduction to American Politics in Global Perspective | — |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL S 102 — Introduction to American and California Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2 — Comparative Government | POL S 103 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| ECON 5 — Introductory Statistics for Economics, Business and Social Sciences | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 5 |
| LALS 5 or PSYC 5 — Introduction to Statistical Methods in Latin American and Latino/a Studies | SOC 201 — Elementary Social Statistics (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 City College of San Francisco
Complete these five courses at City College of San Francisco 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.
BIO 10
Animal Biology
CHEM 101A
General College Chemistry
HIST 1
The United States Since 1900
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at City College of San Francisco | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Animal Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | 6 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The United States Since 1900 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL S 101 has no CCSF match
CCSF 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 ECON 5
POLS C1000 and ECON 5 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 SOC 201
For SDSU SOC 201, CCSF accepts LALS 5 or PSYC 5. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at CCSF for SDSU Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLS 2, ECON 5 and LALS 5 or PSYC 5. Together they match 3 of the 4 prep courses SDSU lists for Political Science.
What doesn't CCSF cover for SDSU Political Science?
POL S 101. CCSF lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF POLS C1000 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Political Science. CCSF POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for SDSU POL S 102 (Introduction to American and California Government and Politics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at CCSF for SDSU Political Science?
POLS C1000 and ECON 5, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
City College of San Francisco students transferring to San Diego State University for Political Science can match 3 of 4 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including POLS C1000 and POLS 2. POL S 101 has no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and ECON 5 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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