Saddleback College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for every one of SDSU's 5 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Saddleback. Start with ECON 2 and CIM 1.
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Saddleback College
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2 or ECON 2H — Principles (Macro) | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 4 or ECON 4H — Principles (Micro) | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CIM 1 or CIM 10 — Computer Information Systems | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 4 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | ECON 201 — Statistical Methods (choose 1) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC 44 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 11 — A Brief Course in Calculus | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
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 |
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Saddleback covers all 5 listed courses
Every SDSU Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a Saddleback match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with ECON 2 and CIM 1
ECON 2 and CIM 1 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 ECON 101
For SDSU ECON 101, Saddleback accepts ECON 2 or ECON 2H. 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 Economics?
ECON 2 or ECON 2H, ECON 4 or ECON 4H, CIM 1 or CIM 10, STAT C1000, STAT C1000 or PSYC 44, MATH 11 and MATH 3A or MATH 3AH, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses SDSU lists for Economics.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for SDSU Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every SDSU Economics prep course listed has a Saddleback match.
Does Saddleback STAT C1000 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Economics. Saddleback STAT C1000 (Introduction to Statistics) is the match for SDSU ECON 201 (Statistical Methods) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Saddleback for SDSU Economics?
ECON 2 and CIM 1, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Saddleback College students transferring to San Diego State University for Economics can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including ECON 2 or ECON 2H and ECON 4 or ECON 4H. Every listed course has a Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. ECON 2 and CIM 1 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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