UC San Diego Electrical Engineering and Society
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Electrical Engineering and Society transfers starts with ECE 15, ECE 25 and ECE 30; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
36 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Electrical Engineering and Society Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Electrical Engineering and Society major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Courses listed
- ECE 15 Engineering Computation
- ECE 25 Introduction to Digital Design
- ECE 30 Introduction to Computer Engineering
- ECE 35 Introduction to Analog Design
- ECE 45 Circuits and Systems
- ECE 65 Components and Circuits Lab
Courses listed
- MATH 18 Linear Algebra
- MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations
- MATH 20E Vector Calculus
Courses listed
- PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics
- PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
- PHYS 2D Physics - Relativity and Quantum Physics
Historical studies
Complete all of these
- HILD 7A Race and Ethnicity in the United States
- HILD 7B Race and Ethnicity in the United States
- HILD 7C Race and Ethnicity in the United States
- HILD 10 East Asia: The Great Tradition
- HILD 11 East Asia and the West
- HILD 12 Twentieth-Century East Asia
Economics studies
Complete all of these
- ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 4 Financial Accounting
Political science studies
Complete all of these
- POLI 10 Introduction to Political Science: American Politics
- POLI 11 Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics
- POLI 12 Introduction to Political Science: International Relations
- POLI 13 Power and Justice
- POLI 30 Political Inquiry
Sociology studies
Complete all of these
- SOCI 1 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 2 The Study of Society
- SOCI 30 Science, Technology, and Society
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have an Electrical Engineering and Society major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Electrical Engineering and Society (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Electrical Engineering and Society?
UC San Diego's Electrical Engineering and Society major preparation includes ECE 15, ECE 25, ECE 30, ECE 35, ECE 45 and ECE 65, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Electrical Engineering and Society?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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