Las Positas College to UCSD
Psychology Transfer Plan
Las Positas College matches all 8 of UCSD's Psychology prep requirements. PSYC 25, the research methods course, needs both PSYC C1000 and STAT C1000 finished first, so take statistics before you plan on research methods.
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Las Positas College
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UC San Diego
PsychologyMajor Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC San Diego's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry I | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B + CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry II + General College Chemistry I | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II | 10 |
| CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B — General College Chemistry I + General College Chemistry II | CHEM 6C — General Chemistry III | 10 |
| CHEM 31 — Introduction to College Chemistry | CHEM 4 — Basic Chemistry (choose 1) | 4 |
| PSYC 25 — Research Methods | PSYC 70 — Research Methods in Psychology (choose 1) | 4 |
| PSYC 25 — Research Methods | COGS 14A — Introduction to Research Methods (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 34 — Business Calculus | MATH 10A — Calculus I (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering (choose 1) | 5 |
| PHIL 6 — Introduction to Logic | PHIL 10 — Introduction to Logic (choose 1) | 3 |
| CS 7 — Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts | CSE 8A — Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving I (choose 1) | 3 |
| CS 31 — Java Programming | CSE 11 — Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace (choose 1) | 4 |
| CS 20 — Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++ | CSE 12 — Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGR 26 — Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists | MAE 8 — MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis (choose 1) | 3 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | PSYC 60 — Introduction to Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | MATH 11 — Calculus Based Elementary Probability and Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
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 semesters of chemistry at Las Positas
CHEM 31 leads to CHEM 1A, then CHEM 1B: three semesters in a row. If chemistry is your natural science pick, start right away, since the full general chemistry run takes a year and a half.
Las Positas runs semesters, UCSD quarters
Las Positas's two-semester CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B pair covers UCSD's three-quarter CHEM 6A to CHEM 6C series; CHEM 6B and CHEM 6C each take both. CHEM 1A alone only matches CHEM 6A.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Take statistics before research methods
PSYC 25 needs both PSYC C1000 and STAT C1000 finished first, so you can't start UCSD's research methods requirement until your statistics course is done. Plan stats early to avoid a bottleneck.
Calculus courses lead to different slots
MATH 34 only satisfies UCSD's MATH 10A, while MATH 1 is what covers MATH 20A, the option UCSD recommends for advanced-calculus careers. Choose MATH 1 if that's the direction you're headed.
Programming is required: four matches
The major requires one programming course, and Las Positas matches four of UCSD's ten options: CS 7, CS 31, CS 20 and ENGR 26. Of UCSD's graduate-study picks, CS 31 covers CSE 11 and ENGR 26 covers MAE 8.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Las Positas PSYC 25 transfer to UCSD?
Yes. PSYC 25 matches UCSD's PSYC 70 or COGS 14A research methods requirement, but it needs both PSYC C1000 and STAT C1000 finished first, so plan your statistics course early.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UCSD Psychology?
Nothing required is missing. Las Positas matches all 8 of UCSD's listed prep courses, including the required programming course. Completing them isn't required just to apply, since Psychology admission doesn't gate on finished prep.
What's UCSD's admit rate for Psychology?
71% of all transfer applicants to UCSD's Psychology B.A. were admitted in 2025, counting every community college, not Las Positas alone. There's no separate application, since the major isn't capped.
How long is Las Positas's chemistry chain to CHEM 1B?
Three semesters minimum: CHEM 31, then CHEM 1A, then CHEM 1B. CHEM 31 alone already matches UCSD's CHEM 4, so if chemistry is your natural science route, start it your first term.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students transferring into Psychology, B.A. at UC San Diego can match all 8 of UCSD's prep requirements. PSYC 25 covers the research methods requirement, but needs both PSYC C1000 and STAT C1000 finished first. MATH 34 matches MATH 10A and MATH 1 matches MATH 20A, so choose based on which one you need. Transfermatic checks every Las Positas course against UCSD's exact psychology requirements before you register.
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