Santa Barbara City College to SDSU
Political Science Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 3 of SDSU's 4 Political Science prep courses. POL S 101 has no SBCC match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Santa Barbara City College
To
San Diego State University
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No SBCC match | POL S 101 — Introduction to American Politics in Global Perspective | — |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL S 102 — Introduction to American and California Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS 131 — Comparative Politics | POL S 103 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 121 — International Politics | POL S 104 — Introduction to Global Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| PSY 150 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | POL S 201 — Statistics and Politics (choose 1) | 4 |
| PSY 150 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology (choose 1) | 4 |
| SOC 125 — Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | SOC 201 — Elementary Social Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or PSY 150 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 4 |
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 Santa Barbara City College
Complete these five courses at Santa Barbara 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.
BIOL 100
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL S 101 has no SBCC match
SBCC lists no course for POL S 101. Check SDSU's Political Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with POLS C1000 and PSY 150
POLS C1000 and PSY 150 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, SBCC accepts STAT C1000 or PSY 150. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for SDSU Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLS 131, POLS 121, PSY 150, SOC 125, STAT C1000 and STAT C1000 or PSY 150, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 3 of the 4 prep courses SDSU lists for Political Science.
What doesn't SBCC cover for SDSU Political Science?
POL S 101. SBCC lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC POLS C1000 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Political Science. SBCC POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for SDSU POL S 102 (Introduction to American and California Government and Politics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at SBCC for SDSU Political Science?
POLS C1000 and PSY 150, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Santa Barbara City College students transferring to San Diego State University for Political Science can match 3 of 4 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including POLS C1000 and POLS 131. POL S 101 has no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and PSY 150 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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