Santa Barbara City College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 2 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at SBCC. Start with ECON 102 and MATH 130.
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Santa Barbara City College
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UC Berkeley
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 102 + ECON 101 — Macroeconomics + Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 160 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 130 — Calculus for Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Business I | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 131 — Calculus for Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Business II | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 3 |
| No SBCC match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No SBCC 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 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 |
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SBCC covers all 2 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Economics 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 ECON 102 and MATH 130
ECON 102 and MATH 130 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
From fall 2027, transfers who pick Economics on the application are automatically declared. Any declaration courses still missing must be finished to graduate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 102, ECON 101, MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 130 and MATH 131. Together they match 2 of the 2 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Economics.
What doesn't SBCC cover for UC Berkeley Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course listed has a SBCC match.
Does SBCC MATH 150 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Economics. 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 Economics?
14% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Economics 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 Economics can match 2 of 2 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including ECON 102 and ECON 101. Every listed course has a Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. ECON 102 and MATH 130 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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