College of the Canyons to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 6 of UCI's 9 Economics prep courses. ECON 15A, ECON 15B and a UCI choose-1 requirement have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
College of the Canyons
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Economics 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
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 202 or ECON 202H — Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 201 or ECON 201H — Macroeconomics | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 3 |
| MATH 211 or MATH 240 or MATH 240X or MATH 211X — Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| No COC match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No COC match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTHRO 101 (or another listed option) — Physical Anthropology | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 3 |
| No COC match for any of 2 options | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming and others (choose 1) | — |
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 College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons 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.
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 |
4 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 212: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH 102 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UCI quarters
COC 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.
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
3 UCI requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for ECON 15A, ECON 15B and a UCI choose-1 requirement. Check UCI's Economics page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
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 ECON 20A
For UCI ECON 20A, 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 UCI Economics?
ECON 202 or ECON 202H, ECON 201 or ECON 201H, MATH 211, MATH 212 and ANTHRO 101. Together they match 6 of the 9 prep courses UCI lists for Economics.
What doesn't COC cover for UCI Economics?
ECON 15A, ECON 15B and a UCI choose-1 requirement. COC lists no course for them, so check UCI's Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 212 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Economics. COC MATH 212 (Calculus II) is the match for UCI MATH 2B (Single-Variable Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Economics?
UCI lists Economics 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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College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Irvine for Economics can match 6 of 9 lower-division prep courses at COC, including ECON 202 or ECON 202H and ECON 201 or ECON 201H. ECON 15A and ECON 15B have no 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 Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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