Bakersfield College to UCLA
Psychology Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for every one of UCLA's 5 Psychology prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Bakersfield. Start with PSYC C1000 and CHEM B2A.
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PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UCLA's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology | PSYCH 10 — Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL B3B — General Biology II | LIFESCI 7A — Cell and Molecular Biology (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOL B3B — General Biology II | LIFESCI 15 — Life: Concepts and Issues (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOL B3B — General Biology II | Lower Division Biology Courses (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 20A — Chemical Structure (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM B2A — Introductory General Chemistry | Introductory Chemistry Courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| PHYS B2A — General Physics - Mechanics and Heat | PHYSICS 10 — Physics (choose 1) | 4 |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 1A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics (choose 1) | 4 |
| PHIL B10 — Introduction to Ethics | PHILOS 22 — Introduction to Ethical Theory (choose 1) | 3 |
| PHIL B6A (or another listed option) — Introduction to Philosophy | Introductory Philosophy Courses (choose 1) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC B5 — Introduction to Statistics | Introductory Statistics Courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMP B12 — Programming Concepts and Methodology II | COMPTNG 10A — Introduction to Programming (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH B2 or MATH B6A — Basic Functions and Calculus for Business | Calculus Requirement (choose 1) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
Complete these five courses at Bakersfield 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 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 CHEM B2A onward
CHEM B2A, then CHEM B1A, then BIOL B3B: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start CHEM B2A in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Bakersfield semesters, UCLA quarters
Bakersfield 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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Bakersfield covers all 5 listed courses
Every UCLA Psychology 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 PSYC C1000 and CHEM B2A
PSYC C1000 and CHEM B2A 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
All major prep must be complete by the end of spring before transfer. UCLA strongly encourages finishing it by the end of fall.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCLA Psychology?
PSYC C1000, BIOL B3B, CHEM B1A, CHEM B2A, PHYS B2A, PHYS B4A and PHIL B10, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses UCLA lists for Psychology.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCLA Psychology?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCLA Psychology prep course listed has a Bakersfield match.
Does Bakersfield PSYC C1000 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Psychology. Bakersfield PSYC C1000 (Introduction to Psychology) is the match for UCLA PSYCH 10 (Introductory Psychology) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Psychology?
21% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Psychology 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 UCLA for Psychology can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including PSYC C1000 and BIOL B3B. Every listed course has a Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and CHEM B2A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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