Saddleback College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for 8 of SDSU's 12 Computer Science prep courses. The CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 240 and CS 250 have no Saddleback match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Saddleback College
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San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No Saddleback match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No Saddleback match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| CS 1D — Data Structures | CS 210 — Data Structures | 3.5 |
| No Saddleback match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No Saddleback match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 3B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| (MATH 30A and MATH 30B) or (CS 30A and CS 30B) — Computer Discrete Mathematics I | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 26 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC 44 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 3 |
| PHYS 4A — General Physics | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS 4B — General Physics | 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 Saddleback College
Complete these five courses at Saddleback 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 11
Human Anatomy
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry
HIST 16
History of the United States to 1876
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Saddleback College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 11 — Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 16 — History of the United States to 1876 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
3 semesters minimum for CS 1A onward
CS 1A, then CS 1B, then CS 1D: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start CS 1A in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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4 SDSU requirements have no Saddleback match
Saddleback lists no course for the CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 240 and CS 250. Check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with CS 1A and MATH 3A
CS 1A and MATH 3A 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 MATH 150
For SDSU MATH 150, Saddleback accepts MATH 3A or MATH 3AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Saddleback for SDSU Computer Science?
CS 1D, MATH 3A or MATH 3AH, MATH 3B, MATH 30A, MATH 26, STAT C1000 or PSYC 44 and PHYS 4A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 8 of the 12 prep courses SDSU lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for SDSU Computer Science?
The CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 240 and CS 250. Saddleback lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Saddleback CS 1D transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Computer Science. Saddleback CS 1D (Data Structures) is the match for SDSU CS 210 (Data Structures) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Saddleback for SDSU Computer Science?
CS 1A and MATH 3A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Saddleback College students transferring to San Diego State University for Computer Science can match 8 of 12 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including CS 1D and MATH 3A or MATH 3AH. The CS 150, CS 150L sequence and the CS 160, CS 160L sequence have no Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. CS 1A and MATH 3A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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