Palomar College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
Palomar College matches every SDSU Economics prep course, with ECON 101 and ECON 102 covering macro and micro. Palomar's local-admission exception at SDSU covers only majors not offered at CSU San Marcos, and Economics isn't one of them.
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Palomar College
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San Diego State University
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 — Principles of Economics (Macro) | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 102 — Principles of Economics (Micro) | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CSIT 125 or BUS 104 — Computer Information Systems | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS 204 or STAT C1000 or PSYC 205 or STAT C1000E — Quantitative Business Analysis | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 4 |
| BUS 204 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E or SOC 180 — Quantitative Business Analysis | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC 205 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 130 or MATH 130E — Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 140 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Palomar College
Complete these five courses at Palomar 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 100
Introductory Biology: General Biology
CHEM 100
Fundamentals of Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the United States through Reconstruction
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Palomar College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Introductory Biology: General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Palomar's local exception skips Economics
Palomar students who finish all their coursework there can get local status for majors not offered at CSU San Marcos, but Economics is offered there, so this exception doesn't apply.
STAT C1000 clears every stats option
ECON 201, STAT 119 and STAT 250 are all satisfied by Palomar's STAT C1000. PSYC 205 and BUS 204 also work if you'd rather take a different department.
CSIT 125 or BUS 104 covers information systems
Either course satisfies SDSU's MIS 180 requirement on its own. Pick based on which department's schedule fits your term better.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palomar ECON 101 transfer to SDSU as ECON 101?
Yes. Palomar's ECON 101, Principles of Economics (Macro), satisfies SDSU's ECON 101 requirement for the Economics B.A. major prep.
What SDSU Economics prep does Palomar not cover?
Nothing required. Palomar matches every SDSU stats option through STAT C1000, PSYC 205 or BUS 204, and covers both MATH 120 and MATH 150 for calculus.
Is Palomar College a local admission area for SDSU?
Not for Economics. Palomar's local-admission exception only covers majors not offered at CSU San Marcos, and Economics is offered there, so it doesn't apply here.
Which calculus class should I take at Palomar for SDSU Economics?
MATH 130 or MATH 130E satisfies SDSU's business-calculus option, and MATH 140 satisfies the Calculus I option. Either clears the requirement on its own.
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Related Transfer Plans
Palomar College students transferring to San Diego State University for an Economics, B.A. get a fully matched prep list: ECON 101 and ECON 102 for macro and micro, CSIT 125 or BUS 104 for information systems, and STAT C1000 clearing every accepted stats option. Transfermatic flags one thing worth knowing early: Palomar's local-admission exception at SDSU is for majors CSU San Marcos doesn't offer, so don't count on local-area priority for Economics.
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