Palomar College to UCLA
Economics Transfer Plan
Palomar covers four of UCLA's six Economics prep courses: ECON 102, ECON 101, MATH 140 and MATH 141. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Palomar match, so both wait until after you transfer.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy UCLA's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 102 — Principles of Economics (Micro) | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics(Microeconomics) | 3 |
| ECON 101 — Principles of Economics (Macro) | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics) | 3 |
| No Palomar match | ECON 11 — Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No Palomar match | ECON 41 — Probability and Statistics for Economists | — |
| MATH 140 or MATH 140E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 141E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Palomar College
Complete these five courses at Palomar College to start your UCLA 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 100
Introductory Biology: General Biology
CHEM 100
Fundamentals of Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the United States through Reconstruction
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Palomar College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Introductory Biology: General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Palomar semesters, UCLA quarters
Palomar's two calculus semesters, MATH 140 and 141, satisfy UCLA's two quarter-length math courses. ECON 11 and ECON 41 shift to a three-quarter rhythm once you're enrolled at UCLA.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Enhanced calculus sections count the same way
Palomar's MATH 140E and 141E, the Enhanced sections of first and second calculus, satisfy UCLA's MATH 31A and 31B exactly like the standard MATH 140 and 141 sections.
Econ has no honors alternative here
ASSIST lists no honors alternative for ECON 102 or ECON 101, so the economics half of this plan has one Palomar course per requirement.
ECON 11, ECON 41 aren't required to apply
Palomar has no course for either, and UCLA's checklist for Economics prep only names micro, macro and a year of calculus before transfer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I take at Palomar for UCLA economics?
ECON 102 for microeconomics, ECON 101 for macroeconomics, and MATH 140 then MATH 141 for UCLA's calculus sequence. The enhanced sections, MATH 140E and 141E, also satisfy it.
Does Palomar have a class for UCLA ECON 11 or ECON 41?
No, ASSIST shows no Palomar course for Microeconomic Theory or Probability and Statistics for Economists. Palomar students complete both after enrolling at UCLA.
Does Palomar ECON 102 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, Palomar ECON 102, Principles of Economics (Micro), satisfies UCLA's ECON 1 requirement, with no honors section listed for this course.
What is the UCLA economics transfer admit rate?
UCLA admitted 16% of transfer applicants to Economics in 2025, across every applicant college combined, not Palomar alone. ASSIST notes demand for the major far exceeds the space available.
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Related Transfer Plans
Palomar College students planning to transfer into the Economics B.A. at the University of California, Los Angeles can complete four of six lower-division prep courses at Palomar: ECON 102, ECON 101, MATH 140 and MATH 141. UCLA's ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Palomar articulation and are finished after transfer. Enhanced calculus sections, MATH 140E and 141E, count the same as the standard courses. Transfermatic sequences a Palomar plan for UCLA's Pre-Economics review.
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