Saddleback College to UCSD
Economics Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for every one of UCSD's 5 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Saddleback. Start with MATH C2210 and MATH 3A.
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UC San Diego
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy UC San Diego's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 3B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 3C — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| ECON 4 or ECON 4H — Principles (Micro) | ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2 or ECON 2H — Principles (Macro) | ECON 3 — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Saddleback College
Complete these five courses at Saddleback 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.
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 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH 3C: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Saddleback semesters, UCSD quarters
Saddleback 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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Saddleback covers all 5 listed courses
Every UCSD Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a Saddleback match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH C2210 and MATH 3A
MATH C2210 and MATH 3A 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, Saddleback accepts MATH 3A or MATH 3AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Saddleback for UCSD Economics?
MATH 3A or MATH 3AH, MATH 3B, MATH 3C, ECON 4 or ECON 4H and ECON 2 or ECON 2H. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses UCSD lists for Economics.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for UCSD Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCSD Economics prep course listed has a Saddleback match.
Does Saddleback MATH 3B transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Economics. Saddleback MATH 3B (Analytic Geometry and Calculus) is the match for UCSD MATH 20B (Calculus 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 Saddleback.
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Related Transfer Plans
Saddleback College students transferring to UC San Diego for Economics can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including MATH 3A or MATH 3AH and MATH 3B. Every listed course has a Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH 3A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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