Las Positas College to UCSB
Economics Transfer Plan
Las Positas covers four of UCSB Economics' six prep courses: ECON 1, ECON 2 and calculus, either a single MATH 34 class or the MATH 1-2 pair. ECON 10A and a statistics course have no Las Positas match, so you'll take both at UCSB.
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Las Positas College
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UC Santa Barbara
EconomicsUCSB Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Las Positas students at a 3.4 GPA can apply for UCSB TAG in Economics. TAG secures only the Pre-Economics pre-major; the full major still depends on a 2.85 GPA in ECON 1, 2 and 10A once you're enrolled.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics-Micro | 3 |
| ECON 2 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics-Macro | 3 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 34 — Business Calculus | MATH 34A — Calculus for Social and Life Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 34 — Business Calculus | MATH 34B — Calculus for Social and Life Sciences (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Las Positas match | ECON 10A — Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No Las Positas match for any of 2 options | ECON 5 — Statistics for Economics and others (choose 1) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara 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 UCSB 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 |
Las Positas semesters, UCSB quarters
UCSB converts each Las Positas semester unit into one and a half quarter units. A single MATH 34 course, or the MATH 1-2 pair, still satisfies UCSB's calculus requirement completely.
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MATH 34 finishes calculus in one term
Las Positas's MATH 34, Business Calculus, articulates against both UCSB MATH 34A and MATH 34B at once. The STEM route, MATH 1 then MATH 2, matches UCSB's MATH 3A-3B track and takes two semesters instead.
MATH 1 has its own prerequisite
The MATH 1 and MATH 2 route starts only after MATH 39 or MATH 21, so a student who places below calculus adds a semester before MATH 1. MATH 34 is the shorter path to UCSB's calculus screen.
AP microeconomics and macroeconomics don't count
UCSB's screen runs on completed coursework, not exam scores. ECON 1 and ECON 2 both need a grade of C or better at Las Positas, regardless of any AP economics results already on file.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Las Positas classes transfer to UCSB for economics?
ECON 1 for micro, ECON 2 for macro, and calculus: MATH 34 by itself, or MATH 1 then MATH 2. Every course needs a C or better for UCSB's screen.
Does Las Positas offer a one-course calculus shortcut?
Yes. MATH 34, Business Calculus, articulates against both UCSB MATH 34A and MATH 34B on its own. MATH 1 and MATH 2, the STEM alternative, is a two-semester pair instead.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UCSB economics?
ECON 10A and a statistics course, either ECON 5 or PSTAT 120A. Neither has a Las Positas match on ASSIST, and UCSB has you finish both after transfer, with ECON 10A part of the pre-major GPA.
How selective is UCSB economics admission for transfers?
62% of all 2025 transfer applicants to UCSB Economics were admitted, a rate for everyone who applied to the major, not Las Positas alone. You enter as a Pre-Economics pre-major first, with full major status resting on a 2.85 GPA later in ECON 1, 2 and 10A.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College offers a single calculus course for UCSB's Economics screen, MATH 34, alongside a two-course alternative in MATH 1 and MATH 2 that matches UCSB's recommended MATH 3A and MATH 3B. ECON 1 and ECON 2 articulate directly, and the screening group needs a 2.75 GPA with no grade below C, with TAG open at 3.4. UCSB leaves ECON 10A and a statistics course for after you enroll there. Transfermatic can build this Las Positas path into a semester-by-semester plan.
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