De Anza College to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
De Anza matches seven of UCI's nine Economics requirements, and honors versions exist for the micro, macro and both calculus courses. Only ECON 15A and ECON 15B are missing, and neither one gates admission.
From
De Anza College
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Irvine TAG
De Anza students qualify for the Transfer Admission Guarantee with a 3.4 GPA, but only for fall 2027 applicants. UCI is cutting Economics from TAG the following cycle, fall 2028.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2 or ECON 2H — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 4 |
| ECON 1 or ECON 1H — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 4 |
| MATH 1A or MATH 1AH or MATH 12 — Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1B or MATH 1BH — Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| No De Anza match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No De Anza match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTH 1 (or another listed option) — Physical Anthropology | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 4 |
| CIS 40 or CIS 41A — Introduction to Programming in Python | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming (choose 1) | 4.5 |
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 De Anza College
Complete these five courses at De Anza College 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.
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 is a three-quarter sequence
MATH D043H comes before MATH 1A, which comes before MATH 1B. Three quarters is the fastest anyone clears it, so line up your first math course right away.
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Your First Quarter
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Honors sections cover the econ and calc core
ECON 2H, ECON 1H, MATH 1AH and MATH 1BH each satisfy the same UCI requirement as the regular version, so taking honors never costs you a match.
MATH 12 is a second path into 2A
Besides MATH 1A, De Anza's business-focused MATH 12 also satisfies UCI's MATH 2A. If you're not on the STEM calculus track, that's a real alternative.
The calc chain runs three quarters
MATH D043H feeds MATH 1A, which feeds MATH 1B. Since De Anza and UCI are both on quarters, plan that sequence out from your very first term.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Anza ECON 2 transfer to UCI as ECON 20A?
Yes, and so does the honors version, ECON 2H. Either one satisfies UCI's ECON 20A microeconomics requirement, and whichever you take needs a B or better for admission.
What doesn't De Anza cover for UCI Economics?
ECON 15A and ECON 15B have no De Anza match. They sit on UCI's additional major-prep list rather than its admission requirements, so you take them after transfer.
Can De Anza students use UC Irvine TAG for Economics?
Yes, for fall 2027, and it requires a 3.4 GPA. UCI drops Economics from the TAG list starting fall 2028, so the option is time-limited.
Which De Anza course meets UCI's programming pick?
CIS 40 or CIS 41A, either satisfies I&C SCI 31. That covers UCI's computing requirement without needing SOC SCI 3A afterward.
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Related Transfer Plans
De Anza College students heading into Economics, B.A. at the University of California, Irvine start from strong footing. Seven of UCI's nine prep requirements have a De Anza match, and honors options exist for ECON 2, ECON 1, MATH 1A and MATH 1B alike. ECON 15A and ECON 15B are the only gaps, and both are additional major prep rather than admission requirements. Transfermatic maps out exactly which De Anza courses satisfy each UCI Economics requirement, term by term, so you're not guessing at ASSIST.
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