College of the Canyons to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
COC has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 2 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at COC. Start with MATH 102 and ECON 202.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 202 + ECON 201 — Microeconomics + Macroeconomics | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| No COC match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No COC 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 College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons 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.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102, then MATH 104, then MATH 211: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH 102 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
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COC covers all 2 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a COC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH 102 and ECON 202
MATH 102 and ECON 202 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 COC for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 202, ECON 201, MATH 211 and MATH 212, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 2 of the 2 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Economics.
What doesn't COC cover for UC Berkeley Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course listed has a COC match.
Does COC MATH 211 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Economics. COC MATH 211 (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 COC.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Berkeley for Economics can match 2 of 2 lower-division prep courses at COC, including ECON 202 and ECON 201. Every listed course has a College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and ECON 202 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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