Pasadena City College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
Pasadena City College matches every course SDSU wants for the Economics B.A., and honors sections count for the principles, stats and Calculus I matches. ECON 001A and ECON 001B handle macro and micro, and BUS 014B or MATH 005A covers the math requirement.
From
Pasadena City College
To
San Diego State University
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Pasadena City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Pasadena City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 001A or ECON 001AH — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 001B or ECON 001BH — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CIS 010 or BIT 025 — Introduction to Information Systems | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 3 |
| STAT 015 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Statistics for Business and Economics | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT 015 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Statistics for Business and Economics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 4 |
| BUS 014B — Mathematical Analysis for Business-Calculus | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 005A or MATH 005AH — Single Variable Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
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 |
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
BUS 014B covers SDSU's MATH 120
BUS 014B, Mathematical Analysis for Business-Calculus, satisfies SDSU's MATH 120 option. It sits in PCC's business department, so look for it under BUS, not MATH, when you register.
Honors sections cover the same requirements
ECON 001AH, ECON 001BH, STAT C1000H and MATH 005AH all count exactly the same as the regular sections for SDSU's prep list. Take them if they fit your schedule; they aren't required.
MATH 005A needs MATH 008 or MATH 009
MATH 005A, which satisfies SDSU's MATH 150 option, lists MATH 008 or MATH 009 as a prerequisite at PCC. Confirm your placement early so it doesn't delay registration.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PCC ECON 001A transfer to SDSU as ECON 101?
Yes. ECON 001A, Principles of Macroeconomics, or its honors version ECON 001AH, satisfies SDSU's ECON 101 requirement for the Economics B.A.
What SDSU Economics prep does PCC not cover?
Nothing required. STAT 250, ECON 202 and MATH 124 have no PCC match, but each is one option in a pick-one list, and PCC covers others: STAT 015 or STAT C1000 for statistics, BUS 014B or MATH 005A for calculus.
Do I need a prerequisite before MATH 005A at PCC?
Yes. PCC lists MATH 008 or MATH 009 as prerequisites for MATH 005A, the course that satisfies SDSU's Calculus I option, so check your placement before you register.
Is Pasadena City College a local admission area for SDSU?
No. SDSU reserves local admission priority for a set of San Diego-area colleges, and PCC, in Los Angeles County, isn't one of them.
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Related Transfer Plans
Pasadena City College students planning a transfer to San Diego State University for an Economics, B.A. have a fully matched prep list, honors options included. ECON 001A and ECON 001B cover macro and micro, CIS 010 or BIT 025 covers information systems, and BUS 014B or MATH 005A covers the math requirement. Transfermatic checks each of these against SDSU's published agreement so you know which PCC classes count before you build a schedule.
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