Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Political Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Political Science transfers starts with POLS 1112, POLS 1180 and POLS 2225; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Political Science Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Political Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major courses
Complete all of these
- POLS 1112 U.S. and California Government
- POLS 1180 Political Inquiry
- POLS 2225 Introduction to International Relations
- POLS 2229 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POLS 2230 Basic Concepts of Political Thought
Support courses
Required
- STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 2201 Cultural Anthropology
- GEOG 1150 Human Geography
- HIST 2222 World History to 1500
- HIST 2223 World History since 1500
- SOC 1110 Comparative Societies
Also listed by Cal Poly SLO
Cal Poly SLO lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Other courses (concentration/emphasis/electives)
- POLS 2285 Model United Nations
- POLS 2245 Judicial Process
- BUS 2207 Legal Responsibilities of Business
- POLS 2295 Foundations of Mock Trial
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Political Science major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Political Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Political Science?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Political Science major preparation includes POLS 1112, POLS 1180, POLS 2225, POLS 2229, POLS 2230 and STAT 1110, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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