USC Electrical and Computer Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Electrical and Computer Engineering transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and MATH 245; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Electrical and Computer Engineering Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Electrical and Computer Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Composition/Writing Requirements (8 units)
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Math Requirement (12 units)
Required
- MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- MATH 127 Enhanced Calculus II
- MATH 129 Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 226g Calculus III
- MATH 227 Enhanced Calculus III
- MATH 229 Calculus III for Engineers and Scientists
Physics Requirement (12 units)
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 161Lg Advanced Principles of Physics I
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 162L Advanced Principles of Physics II
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 153L Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics, Thermo, Modern Physics
- PHYS 163L Advanced Principles of Physics III
Biology Requirement (4 units)
Complete all of these
- BISC 104Lgx How the Body Works
- BISC 120Lg General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- BISC 121Lg Advanced General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- BISC 221Lg Advanced General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- BISC 230Lgx The Biology of the Brain
- HBIO 205Lgx The Science of Sport
Engineering (2 units)
Required
- ENGR 102 Viterbi First-Year Academy
Electrical and Computer Engineering (44 units)
Complete all of these
- EE 105 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
- EE 109L Introduction to Embedded Systems
- EE 141L Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering
- EE 155L Introduction to Computer Programming for Electrical Engineers
- EE 202L Linear Circuits
- EE 250L Distributed Systems for the Internet of Things
- EE 301 Linear Systems
- EE 355x Software Design for Electrical Engineers
- EE 364 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Computer Scientists
- EE 370L Electromagnetics for Engineering Systems
- EE 460 Machine Learning for Engineers
Capstone Design Course (4 units)
Required
- EE 496 Capstone Design
Practicum (0 units)
Required
- ENGR 495 Practicum
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have an Electrical and Computer Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Electrical and Computer Engineering and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Electrical and Computer Engineering?
USC's Electrical and Computer Engineering major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, MATH 245, MATH 126g, MATH 127 and MATH 129, 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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