American River College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
ARC has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 2 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at ARC. Start with ECON 304.
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American River College
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UC Berkeley
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at American River College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at American River College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 304 + ECON 302 — Principles of Microeconomics + Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 400 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 420 + MATH 401 — Differential Equations + Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 9 |
| MATH 400 or MATH 355 — Calculus I | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 401 or MATH 356 — Calculus II | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| No ARC match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No ARC match | STAT 21 — Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business (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 |
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ARC covers all 2 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Economics 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 ECON 304
ECON 304 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover MATH 16A
For UC Berkeley MATH 16A, ARC accepts MATH 400 or MATH 355. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at ARC for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 304, ECON 302, MATH 400, MATH 420, MATH 401, MATH 400 or MATH 355 and MATH 401 or MATH 356. Together they match 2 of the 2 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Economics.
What doesn't ARC cover for UC Berkeley Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course listed has a ARC match.
Does ARC MATH 400 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Economics. 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 Economics?
14% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Economics 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 Economics can match 2 of 2 lower-division prep courses at ARC, including ECON 304 and ECON 302. Every listed course has a American River College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. ECON 304 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in American River College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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