Pasadena City College to UC Davis
Economics Transfer Plan
PCC matches every UC Davis Economics prep course on the current agreement, from ECON 001B and ECON 001A through MATH 005A, MATH 005B and MATH 005C and a statistics course. Students starting fall 2027 must complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map, so confirm calculus with UC Davis.
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Pasadena City College
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UC Davis
EconomicsUC Davis TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)
Economics is TAG eligible at UC Davis for PCC students who keep a 3.2 cumulative GPA, a 2.50 GPA across the ECON and MATH prep group, and finish it with no grade below a C by spring.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Pasadena City College that satisfy UC Davis's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Pasadena City College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 001B or ECON 001BH — Principles of Microeconomics | ECN 001A — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 001A or ECON 001AH — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECN 001B — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 005A or MATH 005AH — Single Variable Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 005B (or another listed option) — Single Variable Calculus II | MAT 021B, MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 5 |
| STAT 018 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Pasadena City College
Complete these five courses at Pasadena City College to start your UC Davis 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 002
Animal Biology
CHEM 001A
General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis I
HIST 001A
History of European Civilization to 1715
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Pasadena City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 002 — Animal Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 001A — General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 001A — History of European Civilization to 1715 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Calculus can run four semesters here
MATH 009 leads to MATH 005A, then 005B, then 005C. MATH 005A needs MATH 008 or MATH 009, so if you place into either, take it your first semester.
PCC runs semesters, UC Davis runs quarters
PCC's longer semester terms cover more material per class than a UC Davis quarter, so the four-semester chain still lands you on schedule once you transfer.
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Two PCC courses cover three UC Davis classes
MATH 005B and MATH 005C together satisfy UC Davis's MAT 021B, MAT 021C and MAT 021D, three separate calculus requirements filled by two PCC courses.
Honors sections work the same here
ECON 001AH, ECON 001BH and the honors calculus sections all count exactly like the regular versions. Take them if they help your record, not because UC Davis requires it.
MATH 009 is the real starting point
If you need MATH 009 before MATH 005A, your calculus chain runs four semesters. Students who place directly into MATH 005A can finish it in three.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at PCC for UC Davis Economics?
Take ECON 001B and ECON 001A, MATH 005A through MATH 005C, and a statistics course such as STAT 018 or STAT C1000. That covers the current agreement. Fall 2027 starters should confirm calculus, since UC Davis then requires the whole MAT 019A/B/C series.
Does PCC MATH 005C transfer to UC Davis calculus?
Yes. MATH 005C, alongside MATH 005B, satisfies UC Davis's remaining calculus requirements once MATH 005A is done, completing the full three-course sequence.
What UC Davis Economics prep does PCC not cover?
Nothing on the current agreement. Calculus is still open for fall 2027 starters: UC Davis requires the whole MAT 019A/B/C series from then, and this agreement maps PCC's calculus only to MAT 021A through MAT 021D. Everything is due by the end of spring before you enroll.
What's the admit rate for UC Davis Economics transfers?
UC Davis admitted 75% of all transfer applicants to Economics in 2025. It's one rate for every applicant to the major, not a PCC figure.
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Related Transfer Plans
Pasadena City College matches every line of UC Davis's current Economics, A.B. agreement: ECON 001B and ECON 001A for principles, MATH 005A for MAT 021A, MATH 005B with MATH 005C for MAT 021B through MAT 021D, and a statistics course like STAT 018. Starting at MATH 009 stretches calculus to four semesters. UC Davis's notes say PCC students starting in fall 2027 must complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map, so plan calculus with a UC Davis advisor.
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