De Anza College to SDSU
Psychology Transfer Plan
De Anza covers four of SDSU's seven Psychology prep requirements: PSYC C1000, PSYC 3, PSYC 14 and PSYC 24. The career course, statistics and the biology pick have no De Anza match, and SDSU wants all catalog prep done by the end of spring 2027.
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De Anza College
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San Diego State University
PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 — Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| No De Anza match | PSY 201 — Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | — |
| PSYC 3 — An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | PSY 211 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 14 — Developmental Aspects of Psychology | PSY 230 — Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 24 — Introduction to Psychobiology | PSY 260 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 4 |
| No De Anza match | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology | — |
| No De Anza match for any of 2 options | BIOL 100 — General Biology and others (choose 1) | — |
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 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 quarters, not semesters
De Anza runs quarters and SDSU runs semesters. PSYC C1000 then PSYC 24 takes two quarters here, and SDSU's end-of-spring-2027 prep deadline applies to every course, so plan in quarters, not semesters.
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Your First Quarter
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every quarter.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Take PSYC C1000 before PSYC 24
PSYC 24 needs PSYC C1000 first, so put PSYC C1000 in your first quarter. PSYC 3 and PSYC 14 have no prerequisite, so either can go alongside it.
A stats workaround exists for PSY 280
De Anza has no course that maps to PSY 280, but SDSU's agreement lets a college-level statistics class stand in once you also finish PSY 281 there. Take stats at De Anza if you can.
Only PSY 201 can be credit/no credit
Of the seven prep courses, PSY 201 is the sole one you're allowed to take credit or no credit. Everything else, including your four De Anza matches, needs a letter grade of C or better.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which De Anza classes count toward SDSU psychology prep?
Four: PSYC C1000 for PSY 101, PSYC 3 for PSY 211 (cognitive psychology), PSYC 14 for PSY 230 (developmental) and PSYC 24 for PSY 260 (physiological). Each needs a C or better and can't be taken credit/no credit.
What psychology prep can't I finish at De Anza?
ASSIST lists no De Anza match for PSY 201, the one-unit career course, PSY 280 (statistics), or the biology pick between BIOL 100 and BIOL 203. SDSU wants all catalog prep done by the end of spring 2027. For PSY 280, a stats class plus PSY 281 is accepted instead.
Does De Anza's quarter system change how I plan for SDSU?
Yes. De Anza runs on quarters and SDSU runs on semesters, so match your quarter units to SDSU's semester-based spring 2027 prep deadline rather than counting terms one for one.
What GPA do I need to transfer from De Anza to SDSU psychology?
SDSU wants at least a 2.50 GPA from fall 2027 Psychology applicants, with priority for those above it or in the local admission area, which doesn't include De Anza. Every SDSU major is impacted this way.
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Related Transfer Plans
De Anza College students transferring to San Diego State University for the Psychology B.A. can complete four of seven prep requirements at De Anza: PSYC C1000, PSYC 3, PSYC 14 and PSYC 24, covering intro, cognitive, developmental and physiological psychology. The career course, statistics and a biology choice have no De Anza match, and SDSU wants catalog prep finished by spring 2027. A statistics class paired with PSY 281 can substitute for PSY 280. Transfermatic sequences these De Anza quarters against that deadline.
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