College of the Canyons to UCI
Psychology Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 6 of UCI's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSCI 11B has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
College of the Canyons
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 College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Irvine's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (PSYC C1000 and PSYCH 102) or (PSYC C1000H and PSYCH 102) — Introduction to Psychology | PSCI 11A — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| No COC match | PSCI 11B — Psychology Fundamentals | — |
| PSYCH 109 (or another listed option) — Social Psychology | PSCI 11C — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| ADMJUS 101 — Introduction to Administration of Justice | CRM/LAW C7 — Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society | 3 |
| PSYCH 103 — Introduction to Behavioral Research | SOCECOL 10 — Research Design | 3 |
| STAT C1000 (or another listed option) — Introduction to Statistics | SOCECOL 13 — Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology | 4 |
| BIOSCI 130 — Environmental Biology | 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 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 |
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
PSCI 11B has no COC match
COC 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 C1000 and PSYCH 109
PSYC C1000 and PSYCH 109 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, COC accepts STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H or STAT C1000E or PSYCH 104 or SOCI 137. 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 Psychology?
PSYC C1000, PSYCH 109, ADMJUS 101, PSYCH 103, STAT C1000 and BIOSCI 130. Together they match 6 of the 7 prep courses UCI lists for Psychology.
What doesn't COC cover for UCI Psychology?
PSCI 11B. COC lists no course for it, so check UCI's Psychology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC PSYCH 103 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Psychology. COC PSYCH 103 (Introduction to Behavioral Research) 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
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Irvine for Psychology can match 6 of 7 lower-division prep courses at COC, including PSYC C1000 and PSYCH 109. PSCI 11B has no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and PSYCH 109 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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