Moorpark College to UCSD
Economics Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for every one of UCSD's 5 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Moorpark. Start with MATH C2210 and MATH M16A.
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Moorpark College
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UC San Diego
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UC San Diego's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH M16A or MATH M25A — Applied Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MATH M16B or MATH M25B — Applied Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| ECON M201 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON M202 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 3 — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Moorpark College
Complete these five courses at Moorpark College to start your UCSD 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 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH M25C: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Moorpark semesters, UCSD quarters
Moorpark runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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Moorpark covers all 5 listed courses
Every UCSD Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a Moorpark match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH C2210 and MATH M16A
MATH C2210 and MATH M16A 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 MATH 20A
For UCSD MATH 20A, Moorpark accepts MATH M16A or MATH M25A. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCSD Economics?
MATH M16A or MATH M25A, MATH M16B or MATH M25B, MATH M25C, ECON M201 and ECON M202. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses UCSD lists for Economics.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCSD Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCSD Economics prep course listed has a Moorpark match.
Does Moorpark MATH M25C transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Economics. Moorpark MATH M25C (Calculus with Analytic Geometry III) is the match for UCSD MATH 20C (Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Economics?
65% of all transfer applicants to UCSD Economics were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Moorpark.
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Related Transfer Plans
Moorpark College students transferring to UC San Diego for Economics can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including MATH M16A or MATH M25A and MATH M16B or MATH M25B. Every listed course has a Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH M16A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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