Riverside City College to SDSU
Psychology Transfer Plan
RCC has a match for 5 of SDSU's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSY 201 and PSY 211 have no RCC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Riverside City College
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San Diego State University
PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Riverside City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Riverside City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H — Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| No RCC match | PSY 201 — Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | — |
| No RCC match | PSY 211 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | — |
| PSYC 9 — Developmental Psychology | PSY 230 — Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2 — Biological Psychology | PSY 260 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 48 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| BIO 10 — Life Science Principles | BIOL 100 — General Biology (choose 1) | 3 |
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 Riverside City College
Complete these five courses at Riverside 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.
BIO 1
General Biology
AST 1A
Introduction to the Solar System
ENGL 14
American Literature I: Pre-Contact through Civil War
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Riverside City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1 — General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | AST 1A — Introduction to the Solar System | 3 |
Humanities | ENGL 14 — American Literature I: Pre-Contact through Civil War | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
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2 SDSU requirements have no RCC match
RCC 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 10
PSYC C1000 and BIO 10 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, RCC 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 RCC for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H, PSYC 9, PSYC 2, PSYC 48 and BIO 10. Together they match 5 of the 7 prep courses SDSU lists for Psychology.
What doesn't RCC cover for SDSU Psychology?
PSY 201 and PSY 211. RCC lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Psychology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does RCC PSYC 9 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Psychology. RCC PSYC 9 (Developmental Psychology) is the match for SDSU PSY 230 (Developmental Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at RCC for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 and BIO 10, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Riverside City College students transferring to San Diego State University for Psychology can match 5 of 7 lower-division prep courses at RCC, including PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H and PSYC 9. PSY 201 and PSY 211 have no Riverside City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and BIO 10 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Riverside City College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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