Saddleback College to UCI
Psychology Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for 6 of UCI's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSCI 11B has no Saddleback match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Saddleback College
To
UC Irvine
PsychologyUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Psychology 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
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy UC Irvine's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (PSYC C1000 and PSYC 3) or (PSYC C1000H and PSYC 3) — Introduction to Psychology | PSCI 11A — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| No Saddleback match | PSCI 11B — Psychology Fundamentals | — |
| PSYC 30 (or another listed option) — Social Psychology | PSCI 11C — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| HS 37 — Introduction to Criminology | CRM/LAW C7 — Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society | 3 |
| PSYC 2 or PSYC 2H — Research Methods in Psychology | SOCECOL 10 — Research Design | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H or PSYC 44 — Introduction to Statistics | SOCECOL 13 — Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology | 3 |
| ENV 1 — Introduction to Environmental Studies | UPPP 8 — Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Design (choose 1) | 3 |
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 Saddleback College
Complete these five courses at Saddleback 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.
BIO 11
Human Anatomy
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry
HIST 16
History of the United States to 1876
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Saddleback College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 11 — Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 16 — History of the United States to 1876 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Saddleback semesters, UCI quarters
Saddleback 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
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
PSCI 11B has no Saddleback match
Saddleback lists no course for PSCI 11B. Check UCI's Psychology page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with PSYC C1000 and HS 37
PSYC C1000 and HS 37 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 SOCECOL 10
For UCI SOCECOL 10, Saddleback accepts PSYC 2 or PSYC 2H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Saddleback for UCI Psychology?
PSYC C1000, PSYC 30, HS 37, PSYC 2 or PSYC 2H, STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H or PSYC 44 and ENV 1. Together they match 6 of the 7 prep courses UCI lists for Psychology.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for UCI Psychology?
PSCI 11B. Saddleback lists no course for it, so check UCI's Psychology page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Saddleback ENV 1 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Psychology. Saddleback ENV 1 (Introduction to Environmental Studies) is the match for UCI UPPP 8 (Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Design) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Psychology?
UCI lists Psychology 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
Saddleback College students transferring to UC Irvine for Psychology can match 6 of 7 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including PSYC C1000 and PSYC 30. PSCI 11B has no Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and HS 37 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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