College of the Canyons to SDSU
Political Science Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 3 of SDSU's 4 Political Science prep courses. POL S 101 has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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College of the Canyons
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San Diego State University
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy San Diego State University's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No COC 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 |
| POLISC 250 — Comparative Government and Politics | POL S 103 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| ECON 291 — Statistical Methods in Business and Economics | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 4 |
| PSYCH 104 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology (choose 1) | 4 |
| SOCI 137 — Statistics for the Social Sciences | SOC 201 — Elementary Social Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H or STAT C1000E — 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 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 |
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL S 101 has no COC match
COC 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 POLISC 250
POLS C1000 and POLISC 250 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
COC gives you options here
For SDSU POL S 102, COC 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 COC for SDSU Political Science?
POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H, POLISC 250, ECON 291, PSYCH 104, SOCI 137, STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H or STAT C1000E and STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H. Together they match 3 of the 4 prep courses SDSU lists for Political Science.
What doesn't COC cover for SDSU Political Science?
POL S 101. COC lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC POLISC 250 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Political Science. COC POLISC 250 (Comparative Government and Politics) is the match for SDSU POL S 103 (Introduction to Comparative Politics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for SDSU Political Science?
POLS C1000 and POLISC 250, 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 Political Science can match 3 of 4 lower-division prep courses at COC, including POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H and POLISC 250. POL S 101 has no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and POLISC 250 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 Political Science, semester by semester.
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