Santa Monica College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
Santa Monica College matches every course SDSU requires for the Economics B.A., including both principles courses and the calculus track. Take ECON 2, ECON 1, CIS 4, STAT C1000 and MATH 28 by the end of spring 2027 and the prep is done.
From
Santa Monica College
To
San Diego State University
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Monica College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Monica College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CIS 4 — Business Information Systems with Applications | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 3 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 28 — Calculus 1 for Business and Social Science | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Santa Monica College
Complete these five courses at Santa Monica 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 10
Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology
CHEM 10
Introductory General Chemistry
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Santa Monica College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 10 — Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Introductory General Chemistry | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MATH 28 needs MATH 26 first
MATH 28 satisfies SDSU's MATH 120 requirement, but SMC won't let you register for it without MATH 26 first. Plan two semesters for the calculus side of prep, not one.
STAT C1000 covers two SDSU options
One SMC class, STAT C1000, satisfies both STAT 119 and STAT 250 on SDSU's list. You only need one course here, so don't double up on statistics.
Skip ECON 201 at SMC
SDSU also accepts ECON 201 for the stats requirement, but SMC has no direct match for it. That's fine: STAT C1000 already clears the requirement on its own.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SMC ECON 2 transfer to SDSU as ECON 101?
Yes. ECON 2, Principles of Macroeconomics, is the direct match for SDSU's ECON 101 requirement in the Economics B.A. prep list.
What SDSU Economics prep does SMC not cover?
Nothing required. ECON 201, ECON 202, MATH 124 and MATH 150 have no SMC match, but each is an alternate option, and STAT C1000 and MATH 28 already satisfy the stats and math requirements.
Do I need MATH 26 before I can take MATH 28 at SMC?
Yes, MATH 26 is a listed prerequisite for MATH 28 at Santa Monica College, so budget two semesters to reach the course that satisfies SDSU's calculus requirement.
Is Santa Monica College a local admission area for SDSU?
No. SDSU's local admission priority is reserved for a set of San Diego-area colleges, and SMC isn't on that list, so your application is ranked in the general pool.
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If you're planning a transfer from Santa Monica College to San Diego State University for an Economics, B.A., the prep list lines up cleanly. ECON 2 and ECON 1 cover the macro and micro principles courses, CIS 4 covers the information systems requirement, and STAT C1000 plus MATH 28 clear statistics and calculus. Transfermatic maps each SMC course against SDSU's published agreement so you can see exactly which classes count before you register, instead of guessing from a PDF.
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