Cal State Channel Islands Political Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Political Science transfers starts with POLS 102, POLS 103 and POLS 150; the full list is below.

95 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Political Science

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Major Requirements

Cal State Channel Islands Political Science Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Political Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division requirements

Complete all of these

POLS 102 Comparative Government
POLS 103 Introduction to International Politics
POLS 150 American Political Institutions
POLS 201 Careers in Public Service and Law

Complete 1 of these

DATA 200 Introduction to Data Science
MATH 201 Elementary Statistics
MATH 202 Biostatistics

Also listed by CSUCI

CSUCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Electives

18 units from these

POLS 140 California Government and Politics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Channel Islands have a Political Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Political Science (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Channel Islands for Political Science?

Cal State Channel Islands's Political Science major preparation includes POLS 102, POLS 103, POLS 150, POLS 201, DATA 200 and MATH 201, 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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