MiraCosta College to UCI
Psychology Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 6 of UCI's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSCI 11B has no MiraCosta match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
MiraCosta College
To
UC Irvine
PsychologyUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Psychology for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCI's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UC Irvine's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (PSYC 260 and PSYC C1000) or (PSYC 260 and PSYC C1000H) — Physiological Psychology | PSCI 11A — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | PSCI 11B — Psychology Fundamentals | — |
| PSYC C1000 (or another listed option) — Introduction to Psychology | PSCI 11C — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| ADM 100 — Introduction to the Administration of Justice | CRM/LAW C7 — Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society | 3 |
| PSYC 205 — Research Methods in Psychology | SOCECOL 10 — Research Design | 3 |
| STAT C1000 (or another listed option) — Introduction to Statistics | SOCECOL 13 — Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | UPPP 8 — Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Design (choose 1) | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at MiraCosta College
Complete these five courses at MiraCosta College to start your UCI 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 102
Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology
CHEM 103
Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors
HIST 100
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at MiraCosta College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 103 — Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
MiraCosta semesters, UCI quarters
MiraCosta runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
PSCI 11B has no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for PSCI 11B. Check UCI's Psychology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with PSYC C1000 and ADM 100
PSYC C1000 and ADM 100 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
PSYC C1000 starts a 2-semester chain
PSYC C1000, then PSYC 260 each need the one before, so the chain takes 2 semesters at minimum. Begin PSYC C1000 early.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for UCI Psychology?
PSYC 260, PSYC C1000, ADM 100, PSYC 205, STAT C1000 and BIO 102. Together they match 6 of the 7 prep courses UCI lists for Psychology.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UCI Psychology?
PSCI 11B. MiraCosta lists no course for it, so check UCI's Psychology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta PSYC 205 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Psychology. MiraCosta PSYC 205 (Research Methods in Psychology) is the match for UCI SOCECOL 10 (Research Design) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Psychology?
UCI lists Psychology as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. Check UCI's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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Related Transfer Plans
MiraCosta College students transferring to UC Irvine for Psychology can match 6 of 7 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including PSYC 260 and PSYC C1000. PSCI 11B has no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and ADM 100 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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