USC Law and Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Law and Economics transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and ECON 203g; 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 Law and Economics Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Law and Economics 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.
Writing Requirements (8 units)
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Required Econ Courses (16 units)
Complete all of these
- ECON 203g Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 303 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 317 Introduction to Statistics for Economists
- MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
- MATH 125g Calculus I
Required Law Courses (8 units)
Complete all of these
- LAW 200w Law and Society
- LAW 210p Fundamentals of the U.S. Legal System
And
Complete all of these
- LAW 225 Current Court Cases
- LAW 300 Concepts in American Law
- LAW 305 International Influence: Law and Power
- LAW 306 Issues in the Use of AI in Law and Regulation
- LAW 350 Law and Entrepreneurship
- LAW 352 Introduction to Law and Economics
- ECON 434 Economic Analysis of Law
- LAW 406 Individual Rights in U.S. Constitutional Law
- LAW 407 Regulatory Law
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Econ Electives (8 units)
- ECON 318 Introduction to Econometrics
- ECON 332 Contracts, Organizations and Institutions
- ECON 333 Innovation Economics and Business: Beer, AI and Video Games
- ECON 379 Economic Policy Analysis
- ECON 404 Games and Economics
- ECON 415 Behavioral Economics
- ECON 434 Economic Analysis of Law
- LAW 352 Introduction to Law and Economics
- ECON 474 Economic Consulting and Applied Managerial Economics
- ECON 480 Economics of Industrial Organization
- ECON 487 Resource and Environmental Economics
Law Electives (16 units)
- LAW 101w Law and the U.S. Constitution in Global History
- LAW 201w Law and Politics
- LAW 206 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Law
- LAW 208w Law and Economics of AI Regulation
- LAW 212 Immigration Law for a New America
- LAW 222 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Law
Interdisciplinary Electives (8 units)
- ENST 387 Economics for Natural Resources and the Environment
- IR 326 U.S. Foreign Economic Policy
- IR 427 Seminar on Economics and Security
- PHIL 339 Philosophy of Economics
- PHIL 475 Topics in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Law and Economics major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Law and Economics and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Law and Economics?
USC's Law and Economics major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, ECON 203g, ECON 303, ECON 317 and MATH 118gx, 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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