Cal State Bakersfield Political Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Bakersfield lists for Political Science transfers starts with PLSI 1018, MATH 1009 and MATH 1040; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Bakersfield Political Science Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Bakersfield lists as Political Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Core requirements
Required
- PLSI 1018 American Government and Politics
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 1009 Modern Math and Applications
- MATH 1040 Precalculus I and II Combined
- MATH 1050 Precalculus I
- MATH 1209 Statistics in the Modern World
- PSYC 2018 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychological Research
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Bakersfield have a Political Science major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Bakersfield offers Political Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Bakersfield for Political Science?
Cal State Bakersfield's Political Science major preparation includes PLSI 1018, MATH 1009, MATH 1040, MATH 1050, MATH 1209 and PSYC 2018. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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