Santa Barbara City College to SDSU
Psychology Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 6 of SDSU's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSY 201 has no SBCC match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Santa Barbara City College
To
San Diego State University
PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| No SBCC match | PSY 201 — Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | — |
| PSY 112 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | PSY 211 — Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 145 — Human Development | PSY 230 — Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 110 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | PSY 260 — Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 150 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | PSY 280 — Statistical Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| BIOL 140 — Principles of Biology | BIOL 100 — General Biology (choose 1) | 3 |
| BIOL 140 — Principles of Biology | BIOL 203 — Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology (choose 1) | 3 |
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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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
PSY 201 has no SBCC match
SBCC lists no course for PSY 201. 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 PSY 112
PSYC C1000 and PSY 112 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
PSYC C1000 starts a 2-semester chain
PSYC C1000, then PSY 110 each need the one before, so the chain takes 2 semesters at minimum. Begin PSYC C1000 early.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000, PSY 112, PSY 145, PSY 110, PSY 150 and BIOL 140, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 6 of the 7 prep courses SDSU lists for Psychology.
What doesn't SBCC cover for SDSU Psychology?
PSY 201. SBCC lists no course for it, so check SDSU's Psychology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC PSYC C1000 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Psychology. SBCC PSYC C1000 (Introduction to Psychology) is the match for SDSU PSY 101 (Introductory Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at SBCC for SDSU Psychology?
PSYC C1000 and PSY 112, 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 Psychology can match 6 of 7 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including PSYC C1000 and PSY 112. PSY 201 has no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and PSY 112 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 Psychology, semester by semester.
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