College of the Canyons to SDSU
Psychology Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 6 of SDSU's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSY 211 has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H — Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 110 — Psychology as a Major and Profession | PSY 201 — Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | 3 |
| No COC match | PSY 211 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | — |
| PSYCH 172 — Developmental Psychology | PSY 230 — Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 102 — Physiological Psychology | PSY 260 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 104 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| BIOSCI 100 or BIOSCI 100H — General Biology | BIOL 100 — General Biology (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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PSY 211 has no COC match
COC lists no course for PSY 211. Check SDSU's Psychology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with PSYC C1000 and PSYCH 110
PSYC C1000 and PSYCH 110 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, COC 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 COC for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H, PSYCH 110, PSYCH 172, PSYCH 102, PSYCH 104 and BIOSCI 100 or BIOSCI 100H. Together they match 6 of the 7 prep courses SDSU lists for Psychology.
What doesn't COC cover for SDSU Psychology?
PSY 211. COC lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Psychology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC PSYCH 110 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Psychology. COC PSYCH 110 (Psychology as a Major and Profession) is the match for SDSU PSY 201 (Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at COC for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 and PSYCH 110, 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 Psychology can match 6 of 7 lower-division prep courses at COC, including PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H and PSYCH 110. PSY 211 has no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and PSYCH 110 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 Psychology, semester by semester.
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