Santa Barbara City College to UCI
Psychology Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 5 of UCI's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSCI 11B and a UCI choose-1 requirement have no SBCC match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Santa Barbara City 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 Santa Barbara City College that satisfy UC Irvine's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (PSYC C1000H or PSY 120 or PSYC C1000) and PSY 110 — Introduction to Psychology - Honors | PSCI 11A — Psychology Fundamentals | 4 |
| No SBCC match | PSCI 11B — Psychology Fundamentals | — |
| PSYC C1000 (or another listed option) — Introduction to Psychology | PSCI 11C — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| AJ 101 — Introduction to the Administration of Justice | CRM/LAW C7 — Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society | 3 |
| PSY 200 — Research Methods and Experimental Design in Psychology | SOCECOL 10 — Research Design | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or PSY 150 — Introduction to Statistics | SOCECOL 13 — Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology | 4 |
| No SBCC match for any of 3 options | UPPP 8 — Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Design and others (choose 1) | — |
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 Santa Barbara City College
Complete these five courses at Santa Barbara City 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.
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 |
SBCC semesters, UCI quarters
SBCC 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
2 UCI requirements have no SBCC match
SBCC lists no course for PSCI 11B and a UCI choose-1 requirement. Check UCI's Psychology page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with PSYC C1000H and AJ 101
PSYC C1000H and AJ 101 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 13
For UCI SOCECOL 13, SBCC accepts STAT C1000 or PSY 150. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for UCI Psychology?
PSYC C1000H, PSYC C1000, AJ 101, PSY 200 and STAT C1000 or PSY 150. Together they match 5 of the 7 prep courses UCI lists for Psychology.
What doesn't SBCC cover for UCI Psychology?
PSCI 11B and a UCI choose-1 requirement. SBCC lists no course for them, so check UCI's Psychology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC PSY 200 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Psychology. SBCC PSY 200 (Research Methods and Experimental Design in Psychology) is the match for UCI SOCECOL 10 (Research 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
Santa Barbara City College students transferring to UC Irvine for Psychology can match 5 of 7 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including PSYC C1000H and PSYC C1000. PSCI 11B and a UCI choose-1 requirement have no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000H and AJ 101 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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