San Diego Mesa College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
San Diego Mesa College covers both of UC Berkeley's Economics prep requirements: ECON 120 and ECON 121 together match Berkeley's ECON 1, and MATH 150 then MATH 151 cover the two calculus courses. Mesa runs a single standard track, with no honors alternative in ASSIST.
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San Diego Mesa College
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UC Berkeley
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at San Diego Mesa College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at San Diego Mesa College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 120 + ECON 121 — Principles of Macroeconomics + Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 151 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 151 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Mesa match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College
Complete these five courses at San Diego Mesa 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 100
Natural History - Environmental Biology
CHEM 100
Fundamentals of Chemistry
HIST 100
World History I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at San Diego Mesa College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Natural History - Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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Both econ courses are required together
Mesa's ECON 120 covers macro and ECON 121 covers micro. Berkeley's ECON 1 needs both, and ASSIST lists no honors version at Mesa, so this standard pair is the only path.
MATH 150 and MATH 151 both count
Berkeley's notes require MATH 51 or MATH 16A and then MATH 52 or MATH 16B. Mesa's MATH 150 matches the first pair and MATH 151, which needs MATH 150, matches the second.
MATH 150 needs MATH 141 or MATH 15E
MATH 150 requires MATH 141 or MATH 15E first. Starting at MATH 141 means three semesters of math, MATH 141, MATH 150, then MATH 151, so begin in your first term.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Mesa for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 120, ECON 121, MATH 150 and MATH 151. Those four cover everything Berkeley requires for the major, with no honors substitute needed at Mesa. You'll also need ENGL C1000 and the rest of the UC 7-course pattern finished by the end of spring.
Does Mesa MATH 150 count for UC Berkeley Economics?
Yes. MATH 150 matches Berkeley's MATH 51 and MATH 16A, the first calculus requirement. Berkeley needs a second one too, and Mesa's MATH 151 covers it.
What doesn't Mesa cover for Berkeley Economics?
No required course is missing. STAT 20 and STAT 21 have no Mesa match, but Berkeley lists both as recommended rather than required, so it has no effect on eligibility.
How competitive is UC Berkeley Economics for transfers?
Tough. 14% of 2025's transfer applicants to Berkeley Economics were admitted, a rate drawn from every applying college, Mesa among them. Eligibility also requires a 3.0 GPA by the close of fall.
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San Diego Mesa College students applying to UC Berkeley's Economics, B.A. major can complete required prep with ECON 120, ECON 121, MATH 150 and MATH 151, all on Mesa's standard track since ASSIST lists no honors alternative here. Students placing below calculus should expect MATH 141 first, which makes the math three semesters. L&S also looks for the UC 7-course pattern and a 3.0 GPA by the end of fall, plus Cal-GETC if you can fit it. Berkeley's 2025 Economics transfer class admitted just 14% of everyone who applied. Transfermatic can plan these Mesa courses around your math placement.
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