Bakersfield College to UCI
Psychology Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 6 of UCI's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSCI 11B has no Bakersfield match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Bakersfield College
To
UC Irvine
PsychologyUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Psychology for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCI's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Irvine's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC B1B + PSYC C1000 — Biological Psychology + Introduction to Psychology | PSCI 11A — Psychology Fundamentals | 6 |
| No Bakersfield match | PSCI 11B — Psychology Fundamentals | — |
| (PSYC B20 and PSYC C1000) or (PSYC B33 and PSYC C1000) — Social Psychology | PSCI 11C — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| CRIM B1 — Introduction to Criminal Justice | CRM/LAW C7 — Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society | 3 |
| PSYC B6 — Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | SOCECOL 10 — Research Design | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC B5 — Introduction to Statistics | SOCECOL 13 — Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL B8 — Introduction to Environmental Science | UPPP 8 — Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Design (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine 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 UCI 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 |
Bakersfield semesters, UCI quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
Preview
Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
PSCI 11B has no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for PSCI 11B. Check UCI's Psychology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with PSYC B20 and CRIM B1
PSYC B20 and CRIM B1 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover SOCECOL 13
For UCI SOCECOL 13, Bakersfield accepts STAT C1000 or PSYC B5. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCI Psychology?
PSYC B1B, PSYC C1000, PSYC B20, CRIM B1, PSYC B6, STAT C1000 or PSYC B5 and BIOL B8. Together they match 6 of the 7 prep courses UCI lists for Psychology.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCI Psychology?
PSCI 11B. Bakersfield lists no course for it, so check UCI's Psychology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield PSYC B6 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Psychology. Bakersfield PSYC B6 (Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences) is the match for UCI SOCECOL 10 (Research Design) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Psychology?
UCI lists Psychology as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. Check UCI's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Irvine for Psychology can match 6 of 7 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including PSYC B1B and PSYC C1000. PSCI 11B has no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC B20 and CRIM B1 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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