Orange Coast College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
OCC covers both of UC Berkeley's Economics prep requirements: ECON A170 and ECON A175 together match Berkeley's ECON 1, and MATH A180 then MATH A185 cover the two calculus courses. Starting at MATH A070 puts three semesters of math before MATH A185.
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Orange Coast College
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UC Berkeley
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Orange Coast College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Orange Coast College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (ECON A170 and ECON A175) or (ECON A170H and ECON A175H) — Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| MATH A180 or MATH A180H or MATH A182H — Calculus 1 | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH A182H or MATH A185 or MATH A185H — Calculus 1 and 2 Honors | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH A180 or MATH A180H — Calculus 1 | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH A185 or MATH A185H — Calculus 2 | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| No OCC match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No OCC 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 Orange Coast College
Complete these five courses at Orange Coast 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.
BIOL A100
Principles of Biology
CHEM A100
Principles of Chemistry
HIST A101
Afro-American History
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Orange Coast College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL A100 — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM A100 — Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
Humanities | HIST A101 — Afro-American History | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Test into calculus or start early
MATH A070, MATH A170, MATH A180 is three semesters, and Berkeley needs MATH A185 after that too. If you place into MATH A070, take it your first term so the chain finishes before you transfer.
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The math chain runs three full semesters
MATH A070, then MATH A170, then MATH A180 takes three semesters, and Berkeley's second calculus course, MATH A185, comes after that. Start MATH A070 your first term if that's your placement.
MATH A182H covers both calculus lines
OCC's MATH A182H, Calculus 1 and 2 Honors, matches both Berkeley's MATH 51 and MATH 52. Its listed prerequisites include MATH A140 and MATH A180, so it follows first-semester calculus rather than replacing it.
STAT courses stay off the required list
Berkeley strongly recommends STAT 20 or STAT 21, and OCC has no course articulated to either. Since neither is required, it won't hold up your admission eligibility.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at OCC for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON A170, ECON A175, MATH A180 and MATH A185, or the honors equivalents. That's 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 does OCC's math sequence take for Berkeley econ?
Up to four semesters if you start at MATH A070. The chain runs MATH A070, MATH A170, then MATH A180, and MATH A185 follows for Berkeley's second calculus requirement.
What doesn't OCC cover for Berkeley Economics?
Nothing required. STAT 20 and STAT 21 are the only unmatched courses, and Berkeley calls both recommended rather than required, so OCC clears every course the major mandates.
What are the odds of transferring to UC Berkeley Economics?
Competitive. Just 14% of 2025's Economics transfer applicants were admitted, a Berkeley-wide figure rather than one specific to OCC. A 3.0 GPA by the end of fall is also part of staying eligible.
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Related Transfer Plans
Orange Coast College students planning UC Berkeley's Economics, B.A. can finish major prep with ECON A170, ECON A175, MATH A180 and MATH A185, though the math path takes planning. Students who place into MATH A070 face three semesters before reaching MATH A180, and honors MATH A182H can stand in for both calculus requirements once MATH A180 is done. L&S separately requires the UC 7-course pattern and a fall-term GPA of 3.0, and encourages finishing Cal-GETC before transfer. Berkeley admitted only 14% of all 2025 transfer applicants to Economics. Transfermatic can map that OCC math chain against your placement result.
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