Irvine Valley College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
Irvine Valley College covers every SDSU Economics prep course and matches all three accepted stats options. ECON 2 and ECON 1 cover macro and micro, CS 1 covers MIS 180, and MATH 11 or MATH 3A clears the math requirement.
From
Irvine Valley College
To
San Diego State University
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Irvine Valley College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Irvine Valley College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2 or ECON 2H — Principles of Economics - Macro | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 1 or ECON 1H — Principles of Economics - Micro | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CS 1 — Introduction to Computer Systems | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or ECON 10 or ECON 10H — Introduction to Statistics | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 4 |
| ECON 10 or ECON 10H — Statistics for Business and Economics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 11 — A Brief Course in Calculus | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Irvine Valley College
Complete these five courses at Irvine 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.
BIO 1
The Life Sciences
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry
HIST 1
The History of World Civilizations to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Irvine Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1 — The Life Sciences | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The History of World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Any of three courses clears the stats requirement
STAT C1000, ECON 10 and ECON 10H each satisfy an SDSU stats option on their own. Pick based on your schedule, not because one is more official than another.
Honors sections carry the same weight
ECON 2H, ECON 1H, ECON 10H and MATH 3AH count identically to their regular versions for SDSU's requirements. Take them if honors fits your plan, not because they're required.
Finish all five by spring 2027
SDSU wants all Economics prep done by the end of spring 2027, and summer 2027 courses don't count. Each prep course also needs a C or better, taken for a letter grade rather than Cr/NC.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IVC ECON 2 transfer to SDSU as ECON 101?
Yes. ECON 2, Principles of Economics - Macro at IVC, or its honors version ECON 2H, satisfies SDSU's ECON 101 requirement for the Economics B.A.
What SDSU Economics prep does IVC not cover?
ECON 202 and MATH 124 have no direct IVC match, but neither is required: MATH 11 or MATH 3A already clears SDSU's math requirement through the accepted options that do have matches.
What grade do I need in IVC prep courses for SDSU Economics?
A C (2.0) or better in each prep course, and not Cr/NC unless the course is only offered that way. SDSU's fall 2027 minimum GPA for Economics is 2.40, and applicants above it get priority.
Is Irvine Valley College a local admission area for SDSU?
No. SDSU's local admission priority applies to a set of San Diego-area colleges, and IVC, in Orange County, isn't one of them.
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Irvine Valley College students transferring to San Diego State University for an Economics, B.A. get a fully matched prep list. ECON 2 and ECON 1 cover the principles courses, CS 1 covers information systems, and MATH 11 or MATH 3A covers calculus, with all three of SDSU's stats options matched at once. Plan to have all of it done by the end of spring 2027, because SDSU won't count summer courses toward a fall 2027 start.
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