Fullerton College to UC Berkeley
Psychology Transfer Plan
Fullerton College matches four of UC Berkeley's five Biological Science options, including PSY 221 F for PSYCH C61. PSYC C1000 covers the intro course, and Fullerton offers matched Social Science and Quantitative options too.
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PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H — Introduction Psychology | PSYCH 1 — General Psychology | 3 |
| ANTH 101 F — Biological Anthropology | ANTHRO 1 — Introduction to Biological Anthropology (choose 1) | 3 |
| BIOL 274 F + BIOL 170 F + BIOL 272 F + BIOL 276 F — General Ecology + Organismal Biology + Cell and Molecular Biology + Genetics and Evolutionary Biology | BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B (choose 1) | 17 |
| ANAT 240 F — Human Physiology | MCELLBI 32, MCELLBI 32L (choose 1) | 5 |
| PSY 221 F — The Brain and Behavior | PSYCH C61 — Brain, Mind, and Behavior (choose 1) | 3 |
| ANTH 102 F or ANTH 102HF — Cultural Anthropology | ANTHRO 3 — Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POL SCI 1 — Introduction to American Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| POSC 215 F — Comparative Politics | POL SCI 2 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| POSC 120 F — Introduction to Political Theory | POL SCI 4 — Introduction to Political Theory (choose 1) | 3 |
| SOC 101 F or SOC 101HF — Introduction to Sociology | SOCIOL 1 — Introduction to Sociology (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 151 F or MATH 151HF — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 152 F or MATH 152HF — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 252 F or (MATH 255 F and MATH 260 F) — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 171 F + MATH 172 F — Discrete Mathematics + Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 55 — Discrete Mathematics (choose 1) | 7 |
| PSY 161 F (or another listed option) — Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science | STAT 2 — Introduction to Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Fullerton College
Complete these five courses at Fullerton College to start your UC Berkeley 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 100 F
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100 F
Chemistry for Daily Life
HIST 110 F
Western Civilizations to 1550
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Fullerton College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 F — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 F — Chemistry for Daily Life | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 110 F — Western Civilizations to 1550 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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PSY 221 F covers PSYCH C61
PSY 221 F matches Berkeley's PSYCH C61. It's one of four Fullerton options that satisfy Biological Science, alongside ANTH 101 F, ANAT 240 F and the four-course BIOL sequence, so you have real choice here.
One course or two for linear algebra
Berkeley's MATH 54 option runs two ways at Fullerton: MATH 252 F alone, or MATH 255 F paired with MATH 260 F. Either route counts, so single-course MATH 252 F is the faster path.
No AP credit for Quantitative
Berkeley's Psychology major accepts no AP or IBHL exams for Quantitative, so plan a Fullerton course such as STAT C1000, PSY 161 F or MATH 151 F. A 4 or better on AP Psychology can cover PSYCH 1.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Fullerton for UC Berkeley Psychology?
PSYC C1000 for the intro course, one biological science option such as ANTH 101 F or PSY 221 F, one social science option such as SOC 101 F, and one quantitative option such as MATH 151 F.
Does Fullerton PSY 221 F transfer to UC Berkeley Psychology?
Yes, PSY 221 F matches Berkeley's PSYCH C61 and satisfies the Biological Science requirement by itself. Any one of Fullerton's four matched biology options does the same job, so pick the one that fits your schedule.
What isn't covered at Fullerton for Berkeley psychology?
Only INTEGBI 31 has no Fullerton match, out of five Biological Science options, and you only need one anyway. Psych 101 is the single piece no community college can offer; Berkeley requires it on campus.
How hard is it to transfer to UC Berkeley for Psychology from Fullerton?
Hard. Berkeley admitted 7% of all 2025 transfer applicants to Psychology, measured across every sending college rather than Fullerton alone. The department also asks a 2.0 GPA in your five prep courses.
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Fullerton College matches much of UC Berkeley's Psychology, B.A. prep: PSYC C1000 for the intro course, four of five Biological Science options including PSY 221 F for PSYCH C61, and multiple Social Science and Quantitative choices. Fullerton's four-course biology route, BIOL 274 F, BIOL 170 F, BIOL 272 F and BIOL 276 F taken together, is one option, though single courses like ANTH 101 F work too. Transfermatic can turn this coverage into a term-by-term plan built around Fullerton's actual course list.
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