MiraCosta College to SDSU
Psychology Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 5 of SDSU's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSY 201 and PSY 211 have no MiraCosta match, so plan for them before you apply.
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MiraCosta College
To
San Diego State University
PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H — Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | PSY 201 — Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | — |
| No MiraCosta match | PSY 211 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | — |
| PSYC 121 — Human Development | PSY 230 — Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 260 — Physiological Psychology | PSY 260 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 104 or PSYC 104H or SOC 125 — Statistics for Behavioral Science | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| BIO 111 — Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture) | BIOL 100 — General Biology (choose 1) | 3 |
| BIO 204 or BIO 204H — Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology | BIOL 203 — Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology (choose 1) | 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 |
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 SDSU requirements have no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for PSY 201 and PSY 211. Check SDSU's Psychology page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with PSYC C1000 and BIO 111
PSYC C1000 and BIO 111 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 PSY 101
For SDSU PSY 101, MiraCosta accepts PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H. 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 Psychology?
PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H, PSYC 121, PSYC 260, PSYC 104 or PSYC 104H or SOC 125, BIO 111 and BIO 204 or BIO 204H. Together they match 5 of the 7 prep courses SDSU lists for Psychology.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for SDSU Psychology?
PSY 201 and PSY 211. MiraCosta lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Psychology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta PSYC 121 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Psychology. MiraCosta PSYC 121 (Human Development) is the match for SDSU PSY 230 (Developmental Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at MiraCosta for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 and BIO 111, 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 Psychology can match 5 of 7 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H and PSYC 121. PSY 201 and PSY 211 have no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and BIO 111 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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