College of the Canyons to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 6 of SDSU's 12 Computer Science prep courses. The CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210 and CS 240 and 2 more have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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College of the Canyons
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No COC match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No COC match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| No COC match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| No COC match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No COC match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| No COC match | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | — |
| MATH 214 — Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 4 |
| PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 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 College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons 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.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 214: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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6 SDSU requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for the CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210 and CS 240 and others. Check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 102 and STAT C1000
MATH 102 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.
More than one way to cover STAT 250
For SDSU STAT 250, COC 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 COC for SDSU Computer Science?
MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 214, STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H, PHYSIC 220 and PHYSIC 221. Together they match 6 of the 12 prep courses SDSU lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't COC cover for SDSU Computer Science?
The CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250 and 1 more. COC lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 211 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Computer Science. COC MATH 211 (Calculus I) is the match for SDSU MATH 150 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for SDSU Computer Science?
MATH 102 and STAT C1000, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to San Diego State University for Computer Science can match 6 of 12 lower-division prep courses at COC, including MATH 211 and MATH 212. The CS 150, CS 150L sequence and the CS 160, CS 160L sequence have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and STAT C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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