UC Santa Cruz Economics/Mathematics Combined
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Economics/Mathematics Combined transfers starts with ECON 1, ECON 2 and AM 11A; the full list is below.

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

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Economics/Mathematics Combined

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    Major Requirements

    UC Santa Cruz Economics/Mathematics Combined Major Preparation

    The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Economics/Mathematics Combined major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Required major preparation courses

    Courses listed

    • ECON 1 Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure
    • ECON 2 Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity

    Complete 1 of these

    • AM 11A Mathematical Methods for Economists I
    • MATH 11A Calculus with Applications
    • MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Complete 1 of these options

    • MATH 22 Introduction to Calculus of Several Variables
    • MATH 23A Vector Calculus · MATH 23B Vector Calculus

    Also listed by UCSC

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

    Recommended preparation

    • MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Additional major preparation courses

    • MATH 21 Linear Algebra
    • STAT 17 Statistical Methods for Business and Economics
    • STAT 17L Statistical Methods for Business and Economics Laboratory
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSC's own Economics/Mathematics Combined requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Santa Cruz have an Economics/Mathematics Combined major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Economics/Mathematics Combined (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for Economics/Mathematics Combined?

    UC Santa Cruz's Economics/Mathematics Combined major preparation includes ECON 1, ECON 2, AM 11A, MATH 11A, MATH 19A and MATH 22, 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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