Southwestern College to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
Southwestern matches seven of UCI's nine Economics requirement slots, and UCI's MATH 2A has two Southwestern routes. ECON 15A and ECON 15B are the two courses this college doesn't cover.
From
Southwestern College
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Irvine TAG
Southwestern students with a 3.4 GPA can apply through the Transfer Admission Guarantee for fall 2027. UCI ends Economics TAG eligibility the following cycle, fall 2028.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Southwestern College that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Southwestern College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 102 — Principles of Economics II | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 101 — Principles of Economics I | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 3 |
| MATH 250 or (MATH 122 and MATH 121) — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 251 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| No Southwestern match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No Southwestern match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTH 101 (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 3 |
| CIS 106 — Introduction to Programming Logic and Design using Python | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming (choose 1) | 3 |
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 Southwestern College
Complete these five courses at Southwestern 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
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 |
Southwestern runs semesters, UCI runs quarters
Southwestern's semester courses convert to quarter units at UCI, and the same material moves through a shorter, faster ten-week term once you transfer.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Two routes clear UCI's MATH 2A
Take MATH 250 alone, or MATH 121 and MATH 122 together, for UCI's MATH 2A. MATH 2B's only match is MATH 251, Analytic Geometry and Calculus II, so make sure your MATH 2A route leads into it.
ECON 101/102 cover both principles courses
ECON 102 satisfies UCI's ECON 20A and ECON 101 satisfies ECON 20B. Both need a B or better since they're part of UCI's admission screening.
CIS 106 covers the programming pick
Southwestern's CIS 106 (Python logic and design) satisfies I&C SCI 31 directly, so SOC SCI 3A isn't something you need to add.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Southwestern ECON 102 transfer to UCI as ECON 20A?
Yes, ECON 102 satisfies UCI's ECON 20A requirement, and ECON 101 satisfies ECON 20B. Both need a B or better for admission.
What doesn't Southwestern cover for UCI Economics?
Southwestern has no match for ECON 15A or ECON 15B. Neither is required for admission, they're additional major prep you complete after transfer.
Is UC Irvine TAG open to Southwestern Economics students?
Yes, for fall 2027 applicants with a 3.4 GPA. UCI drops Economics from TAG starting fall 2028, so this cycle is close to the end.
Can I split Southwestern's calculus requirement into two courses?
Yes. MATH 121 and MATH 122 together satisfy UCI's MATH 2A, an alternative to the single five-unit MATH 250. MATH 2B still needs MATH 251, the only Southwestern match for it.
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Related Transfer Plans
Southwestern College students transferring into Economics, B.A. at the University of California, Irvine have two ways to clear UCI's MATH 2A: the single MATH 250 course, or MATH 121 and MATH 122 together. MATH 251 is the one match for MATH 2B. ECON 102 and ECON 101 cover UCI's two principles-of-economics requirements, and ECON 15A and ECON 15B remain uncovered. Transfermatic breaks down both Southwestern math paths so you can choose the one that fits your schedule before you transfer.
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