Pasadena City College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
PCC's math and physics courses, honors calculus included, clear six of SDSU's twelve Computer Science prep requirements, with MATH 022 or CS 045 covering Discrete Math. The five computer science courses and STAT 250 have no PCC match, and SDSU wants all catalog prep done by the end of spring 2027.
From
Pasadena City College
To
San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Pasadena City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Pasadena City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No PCC match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No PCC match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| No PCC match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| No PCC match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No PCC match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 005A or MATH 005AH — Single Variable Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 005B or MATH 005BH — Single Variable Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 022 or CS 045 — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 010 — Linear Algebra and Applications | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| No PCC match | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | — |
| PHYS 008A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers I: Mechanics | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS 008B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers II: Waves, Electricity & Magnetism | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 5 |
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 Pasadena City College
Complete these five courses at Pasadena City 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 002
Animal Biology
CHEM 001A
General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis I
HIST 001A
History of European Civilization to 1715
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Pasadena City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 002 — Animal Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 001A — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 001A — History of European Civilization to 1715 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Five semesters from MATH 009 to physics
MATH 009 feeds MATH 005A, then 005B, before PHYS 008A and 008B become available. Start that first course early or the physics sequence slips past your target term.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Discrete Math has two accepted PCC routes
MATH 022 or CS 045 both satisfy SDSU's MATH 245 on their own. Take whichever fits your schedule, since ASSIST lists them as interchangeable options, not a package.
Plan five semesters for the calculus-to-physics chain
MATH 009 leads to MATH 005A, then 005B, then PHYS 008A and 008B. That's the longest math-to-physics run in PCC's agreement, so start MATH 009 right away.
No PCC course clears the CS core
CS 150, CS 160, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250 show no PCC match. Statistics is the same story, so six SDSU requirements have no PCC course, all due by spring 2027.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PCC MATH 005A transfer to SDSU as Calculus I?
Yes, MATH 005A or its honors twin MATH 005AH both cover SDSU's MATH 150. MATH 005B then covers Calculus II the same way.
Is Data Structures offered at PCC for SDSU Computer Science transfer?
No. CS 210 has no PCC course matched to it, along with CS 150, CS 160, CS 240 and CS 250. SDSU still counts all five among the catalog prep due by the end of spring 2027.
Does STAT 250 have a PCC equivalent?
Not in this agreement. STAT 250 shows no matched PCC course, and SDSU wants its statistics requirement finished with the rest of the catalog prep by spring 2027.
What's the minimum GPA SDSU wants for Computer Science?
SDSU's published fall 2027 minimum is a 2.0, but the major is impacted campuswide, so applicants above the floor are ranked ahead of those right at it.
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Related Transfer Plans
Pasadena City College students transferring to San Diego State University for a Computer Science, B.S. cover the calculus and physics track before leaving PCC. MATH 005A and 005B clear Calculus I and II, MATH 010 clears Linear Algebra, and MATH 022 or CS 045 clears Discrete Math, with PHYS 008A and 008B covering both physics-with-lab sequences. What PCC doesn't cover is the computer science core or statistics. A student building this route with Transfermatic should know CS 150 through CS 250 and STAT 250 have no PCC match, and SDSU's catalog prep is due by the end of spring 2027.
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