De Anza College to UC Davis
Economics Transfer Plan
De Anza matches all five UC Davis Economics prep requirements on the current agreement, and honors ECON 1H, ECON 2H, MATH 1AH and MATH 1BH count the same as regular sections. Calculus is the open item: fall 2027 starters must finish the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map to De Anza courses.
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De Anza College
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UC Davis
EconomicsUC Davis TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)
Economics qualifies for TAG at UC Davis, guaranteeing admission if you hold a 3.2 overall GPA and at least a 2.50 GPA across your ECON and MATH prep courses, all completed for a letter grade with no grade below C.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy UC Davis's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2 or ECON 2H — Principles of Microeconomics | ECN 001A — Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 1 or ECON 1H — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECN 001B — Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| MATH 1A or MATH 1AH — Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1B or MATH 1BH — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 17 (or another listed option) — Integrated Statistics 2 | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at De Anza College
Complete these five courses at De Anza College 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.
BIOL 10
Introductory Biology
CHEM 10
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 17A
History of the United States to Early National Era
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at De Anza College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 10 — Introductory Biology | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 17A — History of the United States to Early National Era | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 5 |
Calculus takes three quarters to clear
MATH D043H comes before MATH 1A, and MATH 1A comes before MATH 1B. Line up all three quarters early so calculus doesn't hold up your transfer timeline.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
ECON 2 covers micro, not ECON 1
At De Anza, ECON 2 or ECON 2H satisfies UC Davis's microeconomics course, and ECON 1 or ECON 1H covers macroeconomics. That numbering is flipped from what you might expect, so double check before registering.
Six courses satisfy the stats requirement
STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, MATH 17, POLI 20, PSYC 15 and SOC 15 all count for UC Davis's statistics requirement here. Pick whichever fits your schedule or interests best.
Check calculus against the fall 2027 rule
MATH 1A and MATH 1B match MAT 021A and MAT 021B today. UC Davis's notes say anyone starting there in fall 2027 needs the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, and no De Anza course is mapped to it, so ask a UC Davis advisor.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at De Anza for UC Davis Economics?
Take ECON 2 and ECON 1 for the principles pair, MATH 1A and MATH 1B for calculus, and one of six statistics courses, such as STAT C1000. That set matches the current agreement, but the calculus rule changes for fall 2027 starters. Finish everything by the end of spring before you enroll.
Does De Anza MATH D043H count toward UC Davis calculus?
MATH D043H is the prerequisite you need before MATH 1A, not the calculus course itself. You still need MATH 1A and MATH 1B, which together satisfy UC Davis's calculus pair.
What UC Davis Economics prep does De Anza not cover?
On the current agreement, nothing: every requirement has a De Anza match, and STA 032 is only an alternative to STA 013. Calculus is the open question. From fall 2027 UC Davis requires the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, and this agreement lists De Anza courses only for MAT 021A and MAT 021B.
What's the admit rate for UC Davis Economics transfers?
UC Davis admitted 75% of transfer applicants to the Economics major in 2025, counting every community college together, not De Anza alone.
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De Anza College and UC Davis both run on quarters, so the pace of De Anza courses matches the university's. For the Economics, A.B., ECON 2 and ECON 1 cover the principles pair, MATH 1A and MATH 1B cover MAT 021A and MAT 021B, and six courses, including STAT C1000, can fill statistics. Honors sections count the same. UC Davis wants all prep done by the end of spring before fall enrollment, and De Anza students starting in fall 2027 must complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, so check calculus with a UC Davis advisor.
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