College of the Canyons to UCSD
Economics Transfer Plan
COC has a match for every one of UCSD's 5 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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UC San Diego
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC San Diego's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| ECON 202 — Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 201 — Macroeconomics | ECON 3 — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons to start your UCSD 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, UCSD quarters
COC runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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COC covers all 5 listed courses
Every UCSD 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 UCSD looks for
Screening courses are Econ 1 and 3 and Math 20A-B (or 10A-B). You need a C- or better in each and a 2.3 GPA across them.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UCSD Economics?
MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213, ECON 202 and ECON 201. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses UCSD lists for Economics.
What doesn't COC cover for UCSD Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCSD Economics prep course listed has a COC match.
Does COC MATH 211 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Economics. COC MATH 211 (Calculus I) is the match for UCSD MATH 20A (Calculus for Science and Engineering) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Economics?
65% of all transfer applicants to UCSD 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 San Diego for Economics can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at COC, including MATH 211 and MATH 212. 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 San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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