Santa Barbara City College to UC Berkeley
Computer Science Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 3 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at SBCC. Start with MATH 149.
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Santa Barbara City College
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 160 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 210 + MATH 220 — Linear Algebra + Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1) | 8 |
| No SBCC match | COMPSCI 61A — The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (recommended) | — |
| CS 106 — Theory and Practice II | COMPSCI 61B — Data Structures (recommended) | 3 |
| No SBCC match | COMPSCI 61C — Machine Structures (recommended) | — |
| No SBCC match | COMPSCI 70 — Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (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 Santa Barbara City College
Complete these five courses at Santa Barbara City 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
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 149 onward
MATH 149 through MATH 220: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 149 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
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SBCC covers all 3 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course in the transfer agreement has a SBCC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH 149
MATH 149 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Transfer applicants must complete all required preparation courses to be eligible for admission.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for UC Berkeley Computer Science?
MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 210 and MATH 220. Together they match 3 of the 3 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't SBCC cover for UC Berkeley Computer Science?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course listed has a SBCC match.
Does SBCC MATH 150 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Computer Science. SBCC MATH 150 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
5% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to SBCC.
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Related Transfer Plans
Santa Barbara City College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Computer Science can match 3 of 3 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including MATH 150 and MATH 160. Every listed course has a Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 149 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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