UC Merced Data Science and Analytics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Merced lists for Data Science and Analytics transfers starts with MATH 011, MATH 012 and MATH 021; the full list is below.

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

UC Merced lists this program for transfer students starting Fall 2026.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Data Science and Analytics

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Major Requirements

UC Merced Data Science and Analytics Major Preparation

The courses UC Merced lists as Data Science and Analytics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Major preparation courses required for transfer

Complete 1 of these options

MATH 011 Calculus I · MATH 012 Calculus II
MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering · MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
MATH 005 Preparatory Calculus · MATH 011 Calculus I
MATH 005 Preparatory Calculus · MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering

Required

ECON 010 Statistical Inference

Complete 1 of these

PHIL 002 Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 003 Contemporary Moral Problems
PHIL 006 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Ethics

Complete 1 of these

ECON 001 Introduction to Economics
COGS 001 Introduction to Cognitive Science
POLI 001 Introduction to American Politics
MIST 001 Introduction to Management of Innovation, Sustainability & Technology
PH 001 Introduction to Public Health

Complete 1 of these

MIST 050 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
MIST 070 Innovation Management

English composition

Required

WRI 001 Academic Writing

Required

WRI 010 College Reading and Composition

Also listed by UC Merced

UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Additional major preparation courses

DSA 001 Foundations of Data Science & Analytics
DSA 002 Thinking Like A Programmer

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Merced's own Data Science and Analytics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Merced have a Data Science and Analytics major for transfer students?

UC Merced lists Data Science and Analytics (B.A.) for transfer students starting Fall 2026, with the major preparation it expects them to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Data Science and Analytics?

UC Merced's Data Science and Analytics major preparation includes MATH 011, MATH 012, MATH 021, MATH 022, MATH 005 and ECON 010, 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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