Las Positas College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
Las Positas College covers both of UC Berkeley's Economics prep requirements: ECON 1 and ECON 2 together match Berkeley's ECON 1, and MATH 1 then MATH 2 cover the two calculus courses. MATH 1 needs MATH 39 or MATH 21 first if you haven't placed into calculus yet.
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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 1 + ECON 2 — 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 |
| No Las Positas match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No Las Positas match | STAT 21 — Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
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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Placement into MATH 1 matters first
MATH 1 requires MATH 39 or MATH 21 as a prerequisite unless you place directly into calculus. Check your assessment result early, since that determines whether MATH 1 is available your first term.
Both ECON courses, no honors needed
Las Positas's ECON 1 (micro) and ECON 2 (macro) together match Berkeley's ECON 1. ASSIST lists no honors alternative here, so the standard pair is the only route, and it's enough on its own.
MATH 2 is required, not extra
Berkeley's notes list two calculus requirements, MATH 51 or MATH 16A and then MATH 52 or MATH 16B. MATH 1 covers the first and MATH 2, which needs MATH 1, covers the second, so plan a full year of calculus.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Las Positas for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 1 and MATH 2. That's the whole required list for the major. You'll also need ENGL C1000 and the rest of the UC 7-course pattern finished by the end of spring before you enroll at Berkeley.
Does Las Positas MATH 1 transfer to Berkeley Economics?
Yes. MATH 1 matches Berkeley's MATH 51 and MATH 16A, the first calculus requirement. Berkeley also requires a second calculus course, and MATH 2 covers it after MATH 1.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for Berkeley econ?
No required course is missing. STAT 20 and STAT 21 have no Las Positas match, but Berkeley marks both recommended rather than required, so it has no bearing on eligibility.
How selective is UC Berkeley Economics for transfer students?
Just 14% of 2025's transfer applicants got into Berkeley Economics, a figure covering the full applicant pool, not Las Positas by itself. L&S also wants a 3.0 GPA held through the end of fall.
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Las Positas College students headed to UC Berkeley's Economics, B.A. major can complete required prep with ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 1 and MATH 2. Students who haven't placed into calculus need MATH 39 or MATH 21 before MATH 1, which stretches the math to three semesters. L&S pairs major prep with its own bar: the UC 7-course pattern and a 3.0 GPA by the end of fall, plus Cal-GETC if possible. Berkeley's Economics program stayed selective in 2025, admitting 14% of the transfer students who applied. Transfermatic can place these Las Positas courses in order around your math start.
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