American River College to UCLA
Economics Transfer Plan
ARC has a match for 4 of UCLA's 6 Economics prep courses. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no ARC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at American River College that satisfy UCLA's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at American River College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 304 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics(Microeconomics) | 3 |
| ECON 302 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics) | 3 |
| No ARC match | ECON 11 — Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No ARC match | ECON 41 — Probability and Statistics for Economists | — |
| MATH 400 — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 401 — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 UCLA 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 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH 370 onward
MATH 370, then MATH 400, then MATH 401: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH 370 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
ARC semesters, UCLA quarters
ARC runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCLA requirements have no ARC match
ARC lists no course for ECON 11 and ECON 41. Check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 370 and ECON 304
MATH 370 and ECON 304 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCLA looks for
Micro, macro and a year of calculus must all be complete by the spring before transfer. UCLA strongly recommends finishing them by fall.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at ARC for UCLA Economics?
ECON 304, ECON 302, MATH 400 and MATH 401. Together they match 4 of the 6 prep courses UCLA lists for Economics.
What doesn't ARC cover for UCLA Economics?
ECON 11 and ECON 41. ARC lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does ARC ECON 304 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Economics. ARC ECON 304 (Principles of Microeconomics) is the match for UCLA ECON 1 (Principles of Economics(Microeconomics)) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Economics?
16% of all transfer applicants to UCLA 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 UCLA for Economics can match 4 of 6 lower-division prep courses at ARC, including ECON 304 and ECON 302. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no American River College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 370 and ECON 304 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in American River College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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