College of the Canyons to UC Davis
Economics Transfer Plan
COC has a match for every one of UC Davis's 4 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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College of the Canyons
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EconomicsUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC Davis offers TAG for Economics for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UC Davis's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Davis's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 202 or ECON 202H — Microeconomics | ECN 001A — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 201 or ECON 201H — Macroeconomics | ECN 001B — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 211 + MATH 212 + MATH 213 — Calculus I + Calculus II + Calculus III | MAT 021A, MAT 021B, MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 15 |
| PSYCH 104 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E or STAT C1000H — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons to start your UC Davis 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 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 213: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UC Davis quarters
COC runs on semesters and UC Davis on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UC Davis's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
COC covers all 4 listed courses
Every UC Davis 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.
More than one way to cover ECN 001A
For UC Davis ECN 001A, COC accepts ECON 202 or ECON 202H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UC Davis Economics?
ECON 202 or ECON 202H, ECON 201 or ECON 201H, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213 and PSYCH 104. Together they match 4 of the 4 prep courses UC Davis lists for Economics.
What doesn't COC cover for UC Davis Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Davis Economics prep course listed has a COC match.
What is UC Davis's transfer admit rate for Economics?
75% of all transfer applicants to UC Davis Economics were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to COC.
What should I take first at COC for UC Davis Economics?
MATH 102 and ECON 202, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Davis for Economics can match 4 of 4 lower-division prep courses at COC, including ECON 202 or ECON 202H and ECON 201 or ECON 201H. 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 Davis, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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