Las Positas College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
Las Positas has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 2 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Las Positas. Start with ECON C2001.
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Las Positas College
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON C2001 + ECON C2002 — Principles of Microeconomics + Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas 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.
BIO 10
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
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Las Positas covers all 2 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a Las Positas match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with ECON C2001
ECON C2001 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
From fall 2027, transfers who pick Economics on the application are automatically declared. Any declaration courses still missing must be finished to graduate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Las Positas for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON C2001, ECON C2002, MATH 1 and MATH 2, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 2 of the 2 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Economics.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UC Berkeley Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course listed has a Las Positas match.
Does Las Positas MATH 1 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Economics. Las Positas MATH 1 (Calculus I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Economics?
14% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Economics were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Las Positas.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Economics can match 2 of 2 lower-division prep courses at Las Positas, including ECON C2001 and ECON C2002. Every listed course has a Las Positas College equivalent in the 2026-2027 agreement. ECON C2001 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Las Positas College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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