Moorpark College to SDSU
Psychology Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 3 of SDSU's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSY 201, PSY 211, PSY 280 and a SDSU choose-1 requirement have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Moorpark College
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San Diego State University
PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H — Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | PSY 201 — Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | — |
| No Moorpark match | PSY 211 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | — |
| PSY M07 — Developmental Psychology (Lifespan) | PSY 230 — Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY M02 — Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience | PSY 260 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology | — |
| No Moorpark 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 Moorpark College
Complete these five courses at Moorpark 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 M01
Introduction to Biology
CHEM M01A
General Chemistry I
HIST M150
World History: From Prehistory to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Moorpark College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL M01 — Introduction to Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST M150 — World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
4 SDSU requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for PSY 201, PSY 211, PSY 280 and a SDSU choose-1 requirement. 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 PSY M07
PSYC C1000 and PSY M07 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, Moorpark 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 Moorpark for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H, PSY M07 and PSY M02. Together they match 3 of the 7 prep courses SDSU lists for Psychology.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for SDSU Psychology?
PSY 201, PSY 211, PSY 280 and a SDSU choose-1 requirement. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Psychology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark PSY M07 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Psychology. Moorpark PSY M07 (Developmental Psychology (Lifespan)) is the match for SDSU PSY 230 (Developmental Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Moorpark for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 and PSY M07, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Moorpark College students transferring to San Diego State University for Psychology can match 3 of 7 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H and PSY M07. PSY 201 and PSY 211 have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and PSY M07 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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