Santa Barbara City College to UCLA
Economics Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 4 of UCLA's 6 Economics prep courses. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no SBCC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Santa Barbara City College
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy UCLA's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 101H or ECON 101 — Microeconomics, Honors | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics(Microeconomics) | 4 |
| ECON 102H or ECON 102 — Macroeconomics, Honors | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics) | 4 |
| No SBCC match | ECON 11 — Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No SBCC match | ECON 41 — Probability and Statistics for Economists | — |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 160 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 UCLA 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 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH 149 onward
MATH 149, then MATH 150, then MATH 160: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH 149 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
SBCC semesters, UCLA quarters
SBCC runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UCLA requirements have no SBCC match
SBCC lists no course for ECON 11 and ECON 41. Check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 149 and ECON 101H
MATH 149 and ECON 101H 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 ECON 1
For UCLA ECON 1, SBCC accepts ECON 101H or ECON 101. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for UCLA Economics?
ECON 101H or ECON 101, ECON 102H or ECON 102, MATH 150 and MATH 160. Together they match 4 of the 6 prep courses UCLA lists for Economics.
What doesn't SBCC cover for UCLA Economics?
ECON 11 and ECON 41. SBCC lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC MATH 150 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Economics. SBCC MATH 150 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) is the match for UCLA MATH 31A (Differential and Integral Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Economics?
16% of all transfer applicants to UCLA 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 UCLA for Economics can match 4 of 6 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including ECON 101H or ECON 101 and ECON 102H or ECON 102. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 149 and ECON 101H are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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