Saddleback College to SDSU
Nursing Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for 4 of SDSU's 10 Nursing prep courses. CHEM 102, NURS 202, NURS 206 and NURS 208 and 2 more have no Saddleback match, so plan for them before you apply.
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NursingMajor Requirements
Nursing Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy San Diego State University's Nursing major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No Saddleback match | CHEM 102 — Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry with Laboratory | — |
| BIO 15 — General Microbiology | BIOL 211, BIOL 211L | 5 |
| BIO 11 — Human Anatomy | BIOL 212 — Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 12 — Human Physiology | BIOL 261 — Human Physiology | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC 44 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 3 |
| PSYC 44 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Saddleback match | NURS 202 — Client Assessment | — |
| No Saddleback match | NURS 206 — Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | — |
| No Saddleback match | NURS 208 — Pathophysiology | — |
| No Saddleback match | NURS 219 — Information Management for Professional Relationships | — |
| No Saddleback match | NURS 221 — Professional Formation A | — |
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
SDSU's Nursing program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Saddleback College courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
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 |
SDSU Nursing: full GE notes
SDSU nursing runs on its own GE pattern instead of Cal-GETC, and three of the eight major prerequisites, oral communication, written communication and critical thinking, are GE courses graded C or better.
3 semesters minimum for BIOL C1000 onward
BIOL C1000, then BIO 11, then BIO 12: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start BIOL C1000 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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6 SDSU requirements have no Saddleback match
Saddleback lists no course for CHEM 102, NURS 202, NURS 206 and NURS 208 and others. Check SDSU's Nursing page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with BIOL C1000 and STAT C1000
BIOL C1000 and STAT C1000 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 STAT 250
For SDSU STAT 250, Saddleback accepts STAT C1000 or PSYC 44. 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 Nursing?
BIO 15, BIO 11, BIO 12 and STAT C1000 or PSYC 44, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 4 of the 10 prep courses SDSU lists for Nursing.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for SDSU Nursing?
CHEM 102, NURS 202, NURS 206, NURS 208 and NURS 219 and 1 more. Saddleback lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Nursing page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Saddleback BIO 11 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Nursing. Saddleback BIO 11 (Human Anatomy) is the match for SDSU BIOL 212 (Human Anatomy) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Saddleback for SDSU Nursing?
BIOL C1000 and STAT C1000, 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 Nursing can match 4 of 10 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including BIO 15 and BIO 11. CHEM 102 and NURS 202 have no Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. BIOL C1000 and STAT C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Nursing, semester by semester.
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