Diablo Valley College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
Diablo Valley College clears every SDSU Economics prep course, and its math department gives you three different combinations that satisfy the calculus requirement. ECON 220 and ECON 221 handle macro and micro, so the only real choice left is which calculus route to take.
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Diablo Valley College
To
San Diego State University
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Diablo Valley College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Diablo Valley College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 220 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 221 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| COMSC 101 — Computer Literacy | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 4 |
| BUS 240 or STAT C1000 — Business Statistics | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 3 |
| BUS 240 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E or PSYC 214 — Business Statistics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 181 + MATH 182 — Finite Mathematics + Calculus for Management, Life Science, and Social Science I | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 7 |
| MATH 182 + MATH 183 — Calculus for Management, Life Science, and Social Science I + Calculus for Management, Life Science, and Social Science II | MATH 124 — Calculus for the Life Sciences (choose 1) | 8 |
| MATH 192 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Diablo Valley College
Complete these five courses at Diablo Valley 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.
ANTHR 115
Primate Evolution and Adaptation
CHEM 107
Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
HIST 120
History of the United States before 1865
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Diablo Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHR 115 — Primate Evolution and Adaptation | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 107 — Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 120 — History of the United States before 1865 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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Three calculus combos all clear the requirement
MATH 181 with MATH 182 works, MATH 182 with MATH 183 works, and MATH 192 alone works too. Pick the pair that matches courses you'd take anyway for another major.
BUS 240 doubles as a stats option
BUS 240, Business Statistics, satisfies SDSU's stats requirement the same way STAT C1000 does. If you're leaning business, BUS 240 keeps your units inside one department.
ECON 202, STAT 250 have no DVC match
Neither shows up in DVC's course list, but you don't need both: MATH 182 with MATH 183 already clears the math side, and BUS 240 or STAT C1000 clears statistics.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DVC ECON 220 transfer to SDSU as ECON 101?
Yes. ECON 220, Principles of Macroeconomics at Diablo Valley College, is the direct match for SDSU's ECON 101 requirement in the Economics B.A. major prep.
What SDSU Economics prep does DVC not cover?
ECON 202 and STAT 250 have no direct DVC match, but neither is required on its own. The MATH 182 and MATH 183 combination clears the math requirement, and BUS 240 or STAT C1000 clears statistics.
Which calculus classes should I take at DVC for SDSU Economics?
Any of three combinations works: MATH 181 with MATH 182, MATH 182 with MATH 183, or MATH 192 alone. MATH 183 lists MATH 182 as its prerequisite, so take those two in order.
Is Diablo Valley College a local admission area for SDSU?
No. SDSU's local priority list covers a set of San Diego-area colleges, and DVC, in the Bay Area, isn't part of it.
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Related Transfer Plans
Students moving from Diablo Valley College to San Diego State University for an Economics, B.A. get three separate ways to clear the math requirement. DVC matches ECON 220 and ECON 221 for macro and micro, COMSC 101 for information systems, and offers three separate calculus combinations, including MATH 182 paired with MATH 183. Whichever route you pick, finish the prep by the end of spring 2027, since SDSU doesn't count summer 2027 courses.
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