Saddleback College to SDSU
Psychology Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for 6 of SDSU's 7 Psychology prep courses. A SDSU choose-1 requirement has no Saddleback match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Saddleback College
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San Diego State University
PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H — Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 140 — Introduction to Psych as a Major and Profession | PSY 201 — Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | 1.5 |
| PSYC 4 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | PSY 211 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| N 161 + N 165 — Lifecycle 2, Growth and Development + Lifecycle 1, Fundamentals of Aging | PSY 230 — Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3 — Biological Psychology | PSY 260 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 44 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| No Saddleback match for any of 2 options | BIOL 100 — General Biology and others (choose 1) | — |
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 |
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
1 SDSU requirement has no Saddleback match
Saddleback lists no course for a SDSU choose-1 requirement. Check SDSU's Psychology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with PSYC C1000 and N 161
PSYC C1000 and N 161 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, Saddleback 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 Saddleback for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H, PSYC 140, PSYC 4, N 161, N 165, PSYC 3 and PSYC 44. Together they match 6 of the 7 prep courses SDSU lists for Psychology.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for SDSU Psychology?
A SDSU choose-1 requirement. Saddleback lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Psychology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Saddleback PSYC 140 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Psychology. Saddleback PSYC 140 (Introduction to Psych as a Major and Profession) is the match for SDSU PSY 201 (Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Saddleback for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 and N 161, 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 Psychology can match 6 of 7 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H and PSYC 140. A SDSU choose-1 requirement has no Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and N 161 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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