Los Angeles Pierce College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
Los Angeles Pierce College covers both of UC Berkeley's Economics prep requirements: ECON 002 and ECON 001 together match Berkeley's ECON 1, and MATH 261 then MATH 262 cover the two calculus courses. Starting at MATH 240 makes that four semesters of math.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Los Angeles Pierce College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 002 + ECON 001 — Principles of Macroeconomics + Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 261 — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 262 — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 261 — Calculus I | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 262 — Calculus II | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| No Pierce match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No Pierce 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 Los Angeles Pierce College
Complete these five courses at Los Angeles Pierce 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.
ANATOMY 001
Introduction to Human Anatomy
CHEM 051
Fundamentals of Chemistry I
A S L 003
American Sign Language III
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Los Angeles Pierce College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANATOMY 001 — Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 051 — Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | A S L 003 — American Sign Language III | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Math starts early if you place at MATH 240
MATH 240, MATH 260, MATH 261 is three semesters before you even reach MATH 262, Berkeley's second required calculus course. Start MATH 240 in your first term if that's your placement.
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Start the math chain your first semester
MATH 240, then MATH 260, then MATH 261 takes three semesters, and MATH 262 follows as Berkeley's second calculus course. Placing into MATH 240 means starting it right away, or you'll run out of time before transfer.
Both economics courses are required
Pierce's ECON 002 (macro) and ECON 001 (micro) together match Berkeley's ECON 1. ASSIST lists no honors alternative at Pierce, so this standard pair is the only route to satisfy the requirement.
Statistics is recommended, not required
STAT 20 and STAT 21 sit on Berkeley's strongly recommended list, not the required one, and Pierce has no course mapped to either. It won't touch your admission eligibility.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Pierce for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 002, ECON 001, MATH 261 and MATH 262. Those four complete every required course for the major. Add ENGL C1000 and the rest of the UC 7-course pattern, due by the end of spring before you start at Berkeley.
How long is Pierce's math sequence for Berkeley econ?
Four semesters if you start at MATH 240. The chain runs MATH 240, MATH 260, MATH 261, then MATH 262, and Berkeley needs both of the last two, so a higher placement saves real time before you transfer.
What doesn't Pierce cover for Berkeley Economics?
Nothing required. STAT 20 and STAT 21 are the only unmatched courses, and Berkeley marks both recommended rather than required, so Pierce meets every course the major mandates.
What are the chances of transferring into UC Berkeley Economics?
Berkeley's 2025 Economics transfer pool saw a 14% admit rate, a figure built from every applying college rather than Pierce alone. Remaining eligible also takes a 3.0 GPA by the end of fall.
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Los Angeles Pierce College students planning UC Berkeley's Economics, B.A. major complete required prep with ECON 002, ECON 001, MATH 261 and MATH 262, though the math path needs early planning. Students placing into MATH 240 take MATH 260 and MATH 261 before MATH 262, four semesters in all. The rest of eligibility comes from L&S: the UC 7-course pattern finished and a 3.0 GPA held through fall, with Cal-GETC recommended. Berkeley let in 14% of all transfer students who applied to Economics in 2025. Transfermatic can sequence this Pierce math chain against your placement level.
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