Southwestern College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
Southwestern College covers both of UC Berkeley's Economics prep requirements: ECON 101 and ECON 102 together match Berkeley's ECON 1, and MATH 250 then MATH 251 cover the two calculus courses. Statistics is recommended, not required, and has no Southwestern match.
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Southwestern College
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Southwestern College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Southwestern College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 + ECON 102 — Principles of Economics I + Principles of Economics II | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 250 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 251 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 250 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 251 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Southwestern match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No Southwestern 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 Southwestern College
Complete these five courses at Southwestern 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
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100
Introduction to General Chemistry
HIST 104
Western Civilization I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Southwestern College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Principles of Biology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 104 — Western Civilization I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Plan a full year of calculus
Berkeley's notes require MATH 51 or MATH 16A and then MATH 52 or MATH 16B. MATH 250 matches the first and MATH 251, Analytic Geometry and Calculus II, the second, so take both before you transfer.
No honors versions listed in ASSIST
ASSIST lists a single standard version of each course here, ECON 101, ECON 102, MATH 250 and MATH 251, with no honors alternative. That standard path fully satisfies Berkeley's requirements.
Statistics can wait until Berkeley
STAT 20 and STAT 21 are strongly recommended for the major, not required, and Southwestern has no articulated match for either. Skipping them at Southwestern won't affect your eligibility.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Southwestern for UC Berkeley Economics?
ECON 101, ECON 102, MATH 250 and MATH 251, which together handle all of Berkeley's required prep. You'll also need ENGL C1000 and the rest of the UC 7-course pattern by the end of spring.
Does Southwestern MATH 250 transfer to Berkeley Economics?
Yes. MATH 250 matches Berkeley's MATH 51 and MATH 16A, the first of two required calculus courses. MATH 251 matches MATH 52 and MATH 16B, so take it next.
What doesn't Southwestern cover for Berkeley econ?
Nothing required is missing. Only STAT 20 and STAT 21 go unmatched, and since Berkeley lists both as recommended rather than required, it doesn't affect your eligibility for the major.
What's the admit rate for UC Berkeley Economics transfers?
Berkeley's 2025 Economics program admitted 14% of all transfer applicants to the major, not a Southwestern-specific rate. A 3.0 GPA held through the end of fall is also required.
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Related Transfer Plans
Southwestern College students applying to UC Berkeley's Economics, B.A. program can complete required prep with ECON 101, ECON 102, MATH 250 and MATH 251. MATH 250 covers Berkeley's first calculus requirement and MATH 251 the second, so plan a full year of calculus. L&S additionally checks for the UC 7-course pattern and a 3.0 GPA by fall's close, recommending Cal-GETC alongside it. That 14% admit figure for 2025 Economics transfers covers Berkeley's entire applicant pool, not Southwestern alone. Transfermatic can schedule these Southwestern courses from your very first semester.
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