American River College to UC Berkeley
Computer Science Transfer Plan
ARC has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 3 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at ARC. Start with MATH 370.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at American River College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at American River College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 400 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 420 + MATH 401 — Differential Equations + Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 9 |
| MATH 420 + MATH 410 — Differential Equations + Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1) | 7 |
| No ARC match | COMPSCI 61A — The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (recommended) | — |
| CISP 430 — Data Structures | COMPSCI 61B — Data Structures (recommended) | 4 |
| No ARC match | COMPSCI 61C — Machine Structures (recommended) | — |
| No ARC match | COMPSCI 70 — Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at American River College
Complete these five courses at American River College to start your UC Berkeley GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIOL 300
The Foundations of Biology
CHEM 305
Introduction to Chemistry
HIST 300
History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at American River College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 300 — The Foundations of Biology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 305 — Introduction to Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 300 — History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
4 semesters minimum for MATH 370 onward
MATH 370 through MATH 420: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH 370 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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ARC covers all 3 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course in the transfer agreement has a ARC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH 370
MATH 370 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Transfer applicants must complete all required preparation courses to be eligible for admission.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at ARC for UC Berkeley Computer Science?
MATH 400, MATH 420, MATH 401 and MATH 410. Together they match 3 of the 3 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't ARC cover for UC Berkeley Computer Science?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course listed has a ARC match.
Does ARC MATH 400 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Computer Science. ARC MATH 400 (Calculus I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
5% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to ARC.
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Related Transfer Plans
American River College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Computer Science can match 3 of 3 lower-division prep courses at ARC, including MATH 400 and MATH 420. Every listed course has a American River College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 370 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in American River College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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