Bakersfield College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 2 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Bakersfield. Start with MATH B1A and ECON B2.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON B2 + ECON B1 — Principles of Economics - Macro + Principles of Economics - Micro | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Bakersfield match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield College
Complete these five courses at Bakersfield 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 B11
Concepts of Biology
CHEM B10
Chemistry and Society
HIST B1
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Bakersfield College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL B11 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM B10 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST B1 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward
MATH B1A, then MATH B1B, then MATH B6A: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH B1A in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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Bakersfield covers all 2 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a Bakersfield match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH B1A and ECON B2
MATH B1A and ECON B2 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
From fall 2027, transfers who pick Economics on the application are automatically declared. Any declaration courses still missing must be finished to graduate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON B2, ECON B1, MATH B6A and MATH B6B, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 2 of the 2 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Economics.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UC Berkeley Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course listed has a Bakersfield match.
Does Bakersfield MATH B6A transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Economics. Bakersfield MATH B6A (Analytic Geometry/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 Bakersfield.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Economics can match 2 of 2 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including ECON B2 and ECON B1. Every listed course has a Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and ECON B2 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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