Chico State Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Economics transfers starts with ECON 102, ECON 103 and MATH 105; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Economics

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Major Requirements

Chico State Economics Major Preparation

The courses Chico State lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division foundation

Courses listed

ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomic Analysis

Complete 1 of these

MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
MATH 108 Statistics of Business and Economics

Complete 1 of these

CSCI 111 Programming and Algorithms I
SOSC 210 Data Interpretation and Communication for the Social Sciences

Complete 1 of these

MATH 109 Survey of Calculus
MATH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Economics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have an Economics major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Economics?

Chico State's Economics major preparation includes ECON 102, ECON 103, MATH 105, MATH 108, CSCI 111 and SOSC 210, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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