Changing major to Math/Econ

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<p>Hello, </p>

<p>I am biochemistry major at UCLA and transferred from CC last fall (2011 FALL). I am thinking to change my major as math/econ. I met a counselor at math department today and the counselor said it would be fine if I fulfill all major requirements for math/econ major. (But I think not 100% sure).</p>

<p>I still need to take Math 33A, Math 61, PIC 10A and Econ 11 for lower division. Fortunately, I tool 33B (Differential equation) In CC. The counselor said I have to take Math 33A, Econ 11 (both higher than C), Econ 101, 102 and Math 115A to apply switching major.
I am little confused about the requirements. DO I have to finish all lower division courses before I apply switching major? I think C++ will be hardest class for me; hence, taking the class will be saving my GPA.
Finally, the counselor said that policy of switching major changes every year. When she mentioned that I felt like there is no guarantee even thought I completed all requirements for applying math/econ major. What if they do not allow me to change major, is there any options for me after that?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance !!</p>

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<p>As long as you get your new class requirements done on your own, without causing the administration too much hassle, you’ll be fine.</p>

<p>Your counselor told you that the policy changes every year (don’t worry, it doesn’t really) because no one wants you to say “WHAT!? BUT my counselor told me so!!” if you end up having to take an extra class, or an extra quarter, etc.</p>

<p>You have to take all the prereqs that the major has…just like anyone else who wants to go the math econ route</p>