De Anza College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
De Anza College clears all five of SDSU's Economics prep requirements and matches two of the four accepted math options. ECON 1 and ECON 2 cover macro and micro, so the only real choice left is which calculus pair fits your schedule.
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De Anza College
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San Diego State University
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1 or ECON 1H — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 4 |
| ECON 2 or ECON 2H — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 4 |
| CIS 3 — Business Information Systems | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 4.5 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H or MATH 17 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 5 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 5 |
| (MATH 11 and MATH 12) or (MATH 11H and MATH 12) — Finite Mathematics | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 5 |
| (MATH 1A and MATH 1B) or (MATH 1BH and MATH 1AH) — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at De Anza College
Complete these five courses at De Anza 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 10
Introductory Biology
CHEM 10
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 17A
History of the United States to Early National Era
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at De Anza College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 10 — Introductory Biology | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 17A — History of the United States to Early National Era | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 5 |
De Anza runs on quarters, SDSU on semesters
A De Anza quarter typically covers less material than an SDSU semester term, so a two-course De Anza sequence, like MATH 11 and MATH 12, still lines up with a single SDSU semester course.
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Two calculus paths both work here
De Anza matches MATH 120 through MATH 11 and MATH 12, and separately matches MATH 150 through MATH 1A and MATH 1B. Pick whichever fits your schedule; you only need one.
Honors sections count the same
ECON 1H, ECON 2H, STAT C1000H and the honors calculus sections all satisfy the same SDSU requirements as the regular sections. Take honors only if it helps your GPA, not because it's required.
MATH 17 is a third stats option
Besides STAT C1000, De Anza's MATH 17 also satisfies SDSU's STAT 119 requirement. It won't cover STAT 250 the way STAT C1000 does, but you only need one course here.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Anza ECON 1 transfer to SDSU as ECON 101?
Yes. ECON 1, Principles of Macroeconomics at De Anza, or its honors section ECON 1H, satisfies SDSU's ECON 101 requirement for the Economics B.A.
What SDSU Economics prep does De Anza not cover?
Nothing required is missing. ECON 201, ECON 202 and MATH 124 have no De Anza match, but each sits in a pick-one list where De Anza covers another option, so the prep is complete before you transfer.
Which calculus classes should I take at De Anza for SDSU Economics?
Either MATH 11 with MATH 12, or MATH 1A with MATH 1B. Both pairs satisfy a different SDSU-accepted math option, so pick whichever fits your other coursework.
Does De Anza run on quarters or semesters?
De Anza uses the quarter system, while SDSU runs on semesters, so a De Anza quarter-long course generally covers less material per term than an SDSU semester course.
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Related Transfer Plans
Transferring from De Anza College to San Diego State University for an Economics, B.A. has every prep requirement covered in the ASSIST agreement. De Anza matches ECON 1 and ECON 2 for the principles courses, CIS 3 for information systems, and both the MATH 11/MATH 12 and MATH 1A/MATH 1B paths for calculus. The only real planning difference is the quarter calendar: De Anza's terms are shorter than SDSU's semesters, so pacing looks different even when the classes line up.
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