MiraCosta College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 10 of SDSU's 14 Computer Science prep courses. CS 150L, CS 160L, CS 210 and CS 250 have no MiraCosta match, so plan for them before you apply.
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MiraCosta College
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 111 or CS 150 — Introduction to Computer Science I: Java | CS 150 — Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | CS 150L — Introductory Computer Programming Laboratory | — |
| CS 113 — Basic Data Structures and Algorithms | CS 160 — Intermediate Computer Programming | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | CS 160L — Intermediate Computer Programming Laboratory | — |
| No MiraCosta match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| CS 220 — Computer Architecture and Assembly Language | CS 240 — Computer Organization | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 155 or MATH 155H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 226 or MATH 226H or CS 226 — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 270 or MATH 270H — Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| BTEC 180 (or another listed option) — Biostatistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 4 |
| PHYS 151 or PHYS 151H — Principles of Physics I | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 4 |
| PHYS 152 or PHYS 152H — Principles of Physics II | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 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 MiraCosta College
Complete these five courses at MiraCosta 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 102
Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology
CHEM 103
Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors
HIST 100
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at MiraCosta College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 103 — Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
3 semesters minimum for CS 111 onward
CS 111, then CS 112, then CS 113: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start CS 111 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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4 SDSU requirements have no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for CS 150L, CS 160L, CS 210 and CS 250. Check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CS 111 and MATH 150
CS 111 and MATH 150 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 CS 150
For SDSU CS 150, MiraCosta accepts CS 111 or CS 150. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for SDSU Computer Science?
CS 111 or CS 150, CS 113, CS 220, MATH 150 or MATH 150H, MATH 155 or MATH 155H, MATH 226 or MATH 226H or CS 226 and MATH 270 or MATH 270H, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 14 prep courses SDSU lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for SDSU Computer Science?
CS 150L, CS 160L, CS 210 and CS 250. MiraCosta lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta CS 113 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Computer Science. MiraCosta CS 113 (Basic Data Structures and Algorithms) is the match for SDSU CS 160 (Intermediate Computer Programming) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at MiraCosta for SDSU Computer Science?
CS 111 and MATH 150, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
MiraCosta College students transferring to San Diego State University for Computer Science can match 10 of 14 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including CS 111 or CS 150 and CS 113. CS 150L and CS 160L have no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CS 111 and MATH 150 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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