Long Beach City College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
Long Beach City College covers both of UC Berkeley's Economics prep requirements: ECON 1 and ECON 2 together match Berkeley's ECON 1, and MATH 60 then MATH 70 cover the two calculus courses. LBCC's honors sections satisfy the same requirements as the standard ones.
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Long Beach City College
To
UC Berkeley
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Long Beach City College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Long Beach City College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (ECON 1 and ECON 2) or (ECON 1H and ECON 2H) — Macro Economic Analysis | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| MATH 60 or MATH 60H — First Calculus Course | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 70 or MATH 70H — Second Calculus Course | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 60 or MATH 60H — First Calculus Course | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 70 or MATH 70H — Second Calculus Course | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| No LBCC match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No LBCC 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 Long Beach City College
Complete these five courses at Long Beach City 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 1A
Biology for Science Majors
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry
HIST 10
History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction)
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Long Beach City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | 5.5 |
Humanities | HIST 10 — History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction) | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
LBCC's ECON 1 is macro, not micro
At LBCC, ECON 1 is Macro Economic Analysis and ECON 2 is Micro Economics Analysis. Berkeley's ECON 1 needs both courses, so the numbering only matters when you pick sections.
Honors sections work exactly the same way
ECON 1H and ECON 2H replace ECON 1 and ECON 2 as a pair, and MATH 60H and MATH 70H replace MATH 60 and MATH 70. For econ, ASSIST pairs standard with standard and honors with honors, so don't mix ECON 1 with ECON 2H.
MATH 70 is required too
Berkeley's notes call for two calculus courses: MATH 51 or MATH 16A, then MATH 52 or MATH 16B. MATH 60 or MATH 60H covers the first, and MATH 70 or MATH 70H covers the second.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at LBCC for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 60 and MATH 70, or their honors versions. Those four cover every required course for the major. You'll also need ENGL C1000 and the rest of the UC 7-course pattern by the end of spring before enrolling at Berkeley.
Does LBCC MATH 60 transfer to UC Berkeley Economics?
Yes. MATH 60, or the honors MATH 60H, matches Berkeley's MATH 51 and MATH 16A. Berkeley requires a second calculus course as well, which MATH 70 or MATH 70H covers.
What doesn't LBCC cover for Berkeley Economics?
Nothing required. STAT 20 and STAT 21 are the only unmatched courses, and since Berkeley lists both as recommended rather than required, LBCC meets every mandatory course.
What's the transfer admit rate for UC Berkeley Economics?
14% of 2025's transfer applicants were admitted to Berkeley Economics, a rate for all applicants to the major rather than LBCC students alone. Staying eligible also calls for a 3.0 GPA through the end of fall.
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Related Transfer Plans
Long Beach City College students applying to UC Berkeley's Economics, B.A. program can complete required prep with ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 60 and MATH 70, and LBCC's honors sections, ECON 1H, ECON 2H, MATH 60H and MATH 70H, satisfy the same requirements. At LBCC, ECON 1 is macroeconomics and ECON 2 is microeconomics. L&S rounds things out with the UC 7-course pattern and a 3.0 GPA through fall, recommending Cal-GETC too. LBCC applicants compete in the same pool Berkeley reports 14% admitted for 2025 Economics transfers. Transfermatic can slot these LBCC courses into a full plan.
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