USC Political Economy
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Political Economy transfers starts with ECON 203g, ECON 205g and IR 210gw; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
USC Political Economy Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Political Economy 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.
Lower-Division Courses (16 Units)
Complete all of these
- ECON 203g Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 205g Principles of Macroeconomics
- IR 210gw International Relations: Introductory Analysis
- POSC 120g Comparative Politics
- POSC 130g Law, Politics and Public Policy
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
- MATH 125g Calculus I
Upper-Division Requirements (32 Units)
Required
- ECON 303 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Political Economy major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Political Economy and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Political Economy?
USC's Political Economy major preparation includes ECON 203g, ECON 205g, IR 210gw, POSC 120g, POSC 130g 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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