Las Positas College to UCLA
Economics Transfer Plan
Las Positas covers four of UCLA's six Economics prep courses: ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 1 and MATH 2. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Las Positas match, so both wait until you're at UCLA.
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EconomicsUCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)
Economics falls under UCLA's College of Letters and Science, the group TAP serves. Complete Las Positas's Honors Transfer Program and your file goes into priority review, with an alternate major if Economics is closed out. There's no admission guarantee attached, and one-year transfers stopped qualifying in May 2026.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UCLA's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics(Microeconomics) | 3 |
| ECON 2 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics) | 3 |
| No Las Positas match | ECON 11 — Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No Las Positas match | ECON 41 — Probability and Statistics for Economists | — |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 UCLA 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, UCLA quarters
Las Positas's two calculus semesters, MATH 1 and MATH 2, satisfy UCLA's two quarter-length math courses. ECON 11 and ECON 41 switch to UCLA's three-term-a-year rhythm after you transfer.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Math placement decides your starting course
MATH 1 at Las Positas needs either MATH 39 or MATH 21 first, depending on your placement, so confirm which applies before planning your first term.
No honors sections for this Las Positas route
ASSIST lists no honors alternative for ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 1 or MATH 2 at Las Positas, so each UCLA requirement has one course to take.
ECON 11 and ECON 41 aren't required first
Las Positas has no course for either, and UCLA's checklist for Economics prep covers only micro, macro and a year of calculus.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I take at Las Positas for UCLA economics?
ECON 1 for microeconomics, ECON 2 for macroeconomics, and MATH 1 then MATH 2 for UCLA's calculus sequence. All four count only with a letter grade, and they must be complete by the spring before transfer.
Does Las Positas have a class for UCLA ECON 11 or ECON 41?
No, ASSIST lists no Las Positas course for either one. Both are part of the Economics major but completed after you transfer to UCLA.
Does Las Positas ECON 1 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, Las Positas ECON 1, Principles of Microeconomics, is the single course that satisfies UCLA's ECON 1 requirement, with no honors option listed.
What is the UCLA economics transfer admit rate?
UCLA admitted 16% of transfer applicants to Economics in 2025, combining every applicant college rather than Las Positas alone. ASSIST calls the major highly selective with limited space.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students transferring into the Economics B.A. at the University of California, Los Angeles can complete four of six lower-division prep courses at Las Positas: ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 1 and MATH 2. UCLA's ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Las Positas articulation and are finished after transfer. Math placement determines whether MATH 39 or MATH 21 comes before MATH 1. Transfermatic sequences a Las Positas plan for UCLA's Pre-Economics review.
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