College of the Canyons to UCLA
Economics Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 4 of UCLA's 6 Economics prep courses. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UCLA's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 202 or ECON 202H — Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics(Microeconomics) | 3 |
| ECON 201 or ECON 201H — Macroeconomics | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics) | 3 |
| No COC match | ECON 11 — Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No COC match | ECON 41 — Probability and Statistics for Economists | — |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 UCLA 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, UCLA quarters
COC runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCLA requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for ECON 11 and ECON 41. Check UCLA'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 1
For UCLA ECON 1, 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 UCLA Economics?
ECON 202 or ECON 202H, ECON 201 or ECON 201H, MATH 211 and MATH 212. Together they match 4 of the 6 prep courses UCLA lists for Economics.
What doesn't COC cover for UCLA Economics?
ECON 11 and ECON 41. COC lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 211 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Economics. COC MATH 211 (Calculus I) is the match for UCLA MATH 31A (Differential and Integral Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Economics?
16% of all transfer applicants to UCLA 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 UCLA for Economics can match 4 of 6 lower-division prep courses at COC, including ECON 202 or ECON 202H and ECON 201 or ECON 201H. ECON 11 and ECON 41 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 UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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