Las Positas College to UCSD
Economics Transfer Plan
Las Positas College covers every one of UC San Diego's Economics prep requirements. Its calculus chain, MATH 1 to MATH 2 to MATH 3, takes three semesters once MATH 39 or MATH 21 is done, and ECON 1 and ECON 2 cover the two economics courses.
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Las Positas College
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UC San Diego
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC San Diego's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 3 — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas College to start your UCSD 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 |
Three-semester calculus chain
Las Positas' math prep runs MATH 1 to MATH 2 to MATH 3, three semesters minimum after MATH 39 or MATH 21. Start that prerequisite as early as possible.
Las Positas' semesters, UCSD's quarters
Las Positas teaches across two semesters a year, while UCSD splits the year into three 10-week quarters. Economics and math courses move faster once you transfer.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MATH 39 or 21 comes before MATH 1
Before MATH 1, Las Positas requires MATH 39 or MATH 21. Neither counts toward UCSD's requirements directly, but clearing one is how you reach MATH 1.
Three courses finish calculus
MATH 1, MATH 2 and MATH 3 cover UCSD's full MATH 20A-B-C sequence. UCSD requires the first two, MATH 1 and MATH 2 here, before you enroll, and strongly advises finishing MATH 3 too.
MATH 3 gates upper-division econ
UCSD doesn't open upper-division economics until you've finished the third calculus course in the sequence. At Las Positas that's MATH 3, after MATH 1 and MATH 2.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes transfer from Las Positas to UCSD for Economics?
MATH 1 covers UCSD's MATH 20A, MATH 2 covers MATH 20B, and MATH 3 covers MATH 20C. Las Positas' ECON 1 covers ECON 1 and ECON 2 covers ECON 3, the two economics requirements.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UCSD Economics?
Nothing. Las Positas has a matching course for every one of UCSD's five Economics prep requirements, so none of them wait until after you transfer.
What's the admit rate for UCSD Economics?
65% for 2025, across every transfer applicant to the major, not specific to Las Positas. UCSD screens applicants on ECON 1, ECON 3 and MATH 20A-B before anything else, requiring a C- floor and a 2.3 combined GPA.
Which Las Positas courses does UCSD screen for Economics?
ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 1 and MATH 2, the matches for UCSD's ECON 1, ECON 3, MATH 20A and MATH 20B. Each needs a C- or better, and UCSD wants a 2.3 GPA across the four.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students transferring into UC San Diego's Economics B.A. can clear all five prep requirements at Las Positas. MATH 1, MATH 2 and MATH 3 cover UCSD's full calculus sequence in three semesters once the MATH 39 or MATH 21 prerequisite is done, while ECON 1 and ECON 2 cover the two required economics courses. The 2025 admit rate for all UCSD Economics transfer applicants was 65%. Transfermatic flags that entry-level prerequisite so Las Positas students don't lose a term getting started.
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