Moorpark College to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 7 of UCI's 9 Economics prep courses. ECON 15A and ECON 15B have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Moorpark College
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Economics 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
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON M201 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 3 |
| ECON M202 or ECON M202H — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 3 |
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25B or MATH M25BH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| No Moorpark match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No Moorpark match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTH M01 (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 3 |
| CS M10P — Introduction to Computer Programming Using Python Language | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming (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 Moorpark College
Complete these five courses at Moorpark 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.
BIOL M01
Introduction to Biology
CHEM M01A
General Chemistry I
HIST M150
World History: From Prehistory to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Moorpark College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL M01 — Introduction to Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST M150 — World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Moorpark semesters, UCI quarters
Moorpark 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
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCI requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for ECON 15A and ECON 15B. Check UCI's Economics page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with ECON M201 and MATH M25A
ECON M201 and MATH M25A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover ECON 20B
For UCI ECON 20B, Moorpark accepts ECON M202 or ECON M202H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCI Economics?
ECON M201, ECON M202 or ECON M202H, MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, MATH M25B or MATH M25BH, ANTH M01 and CS M10P. Together they match 7 of the 9 prep courses UCI lists for Economics.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCI Economics?
ECON 15A and ECON 15B. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check UCI's Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark ECON M201 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Economics. Moorpark ECON M201 (Principles of Microeconomics) is the match for UCI ECON 20A (Basic Economics I) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Economics?
UCI lists Economics 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
Moorpark College students transferring to UC Irvine for Economics can match 7 of 9 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including ECON M201 and ECON M202 or ECON M202H. ECON 15A and ECON 15B have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. ECON M201 and MATH M25A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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