UC Davis Sociology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 75% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Sociology were admitted (456 of 608). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.41–3.86.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Sociology transfers starts with ANT 002, ANT 020 and HIS 004A; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Which classes count at your community college?
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Sociology Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Sociology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Anthropology
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- ANT 020 Comparative Cultural Ecologies
History
Complete 1 of these
- HIS 004A History of Western Civilization
- HIS 004B History of Western Civilization
- HIS 004C History of Western Civilization
- HIS 006 Introduction to the Middle East
- HIS 007A History of Latin America to 1700
- HIS 007B History of Latin America, 1700-1900
- HIS 007C History of Latin America 1900-present
- HIS 008 History of Indian Civilization
- HIS 009A History of East Asian Civilization
- HIS 009B History of East Asian Civilization
- HIS 010C World History III
- HIS 015A Africa to 1900
- HIS 015B Africa Today
- HIS 017A History of the United States
- HIS 017B History of the United States
Philosophy
Complete 1 of these
- PHI 005 Critical Reasoning
- PHI 014 Ethical & Social Problems in Contemporary Society
- PHI 024 Introduction to Ethics
Sociology
Required
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
Complete 1 of these
- SOC 002 Self & Society
- SOC 003 Social Problems
- SOC 004 Immigration & Opportunity
- SOC 005 Global Social Change: An Introduction to Macrosociology
- SOC 006 Health & Illness
- SOC 007 Race & Ethnicity
- SOC 011 Sociology of Labor & Employment
- SOC 025 Sociology of Popular Culture
Complete all of these
- SOC 046 Introduction to Social Research Methods
- SOC 056 Introduction to Social Statistics
Law and society emphasis
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- ANT 020 Comparative Cultural Ecologies
- POL 001 American National Government
- POL 003 International Relations
- POL 004 Basic Concepts in Political Theory
- POL 007 Introduction to Law & Politics
History
Complete 1 of these
- HIS 004A History of Western Civilization
- HIS 004B History of Western Civilization
- HIS 004C History of Western Civilization
- HIS 006 Introduction to the Middle East
- HIS 007A History of Latin America to 1700
- HIS 007B History of Latin America, 1700-1900
- HIS 007C History of Latin America 1900-present
- HIS 008 History of Indian Civilization
- HIS 009A History of East Asian Civilization
- HIS 009B History of East Asian Civilization
- HIS 010C World History III
- HIS 015A Africa to 1900
- HIS 015B Africa Today
- HIS 017A History of the United States
- HIS 017B History of the United States
Philosophy
Complete 1 of these
- PHI 005 Critical Reasoning
- PHI 014 Ethical & Social Problems in Contemporary Society
- PHI 024 Introduction to Ethics
Sociology
Required
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
Complete 1 of these
- SOC 003 Social Problems
- SOC 004 Immigration & Opportunity
- SOC 006 Health & Illness
- SOC 007 Race & Ethnicity
- SOC 011 Sociology of Labor & Employment
Complete all of these
- SOC 046 Introduction to Social Research Methods
- SOC 056 Introduction to Social Statistics
Social services emphasis
Complete 2 of these
- AAS 010 African-American Culture & Society
- AAS 015 Introduction to African American Humanities
- ASA 001 Historical Experience of Asian Americans
- ASA 002 Contemporary Issues of Asian Americans
- CHI 010 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
- CHI 050 Chicana & Chicano Culture
- NAS 001 Introduction to Native American Studies
- NAS 010 Native American Experience
- SOC 004 Immigration & Opportunity
- SOC 007 Race & Ethnicity
Psychology
Required
- PSC 001 General Psychology
Sociology
Required
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
Complete 1 of these
- SOC 002 Self & Society
- SOC 003 Social Problems
- SOC 006 Health & Illness
- SOC 011 Sociology of Labor & Employment
Complete all of these
- SOC 046 Introduction to Social Research Methods
- SOC 056 Introduction to Social Statistics
Anthropology
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- ANT 020 Comparative Cultural Ecologies
Economics
Required
- ECN 001B Principles of Macroeconomics
Complete 1 of these
- HIS 010C World History III
- POL 002 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Sociology
Complete all of these
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 005 Global Social Change: An Introduction to Macrosociology
- SOC 046 Introduction to Social Research Methods
- SOC 056 Introduction to Social Statistics
Race, ethnicity, & immigration emphasis
Complete 1 of these
- AAS 010 African-American Culture & Society
- AAS 018 Introduction to Caribbean Studies
- AAS 050 Black Popular Culture
- AAS 080 Introduction to Black Politics
- ASA 001 Historical Experience of Asian Americans
- ASA 002 Contemporary Issues of Asian Americans
- ASA 003 Methods in Asian American Studies
- ASA 004 Asian American Cultural Studies
- CHI 010 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
- CHI 030 United States Political Institutions & Chicanas/os
- CHI 042 Food Justice: Chicana/o & Indigenous Communities
- NAS 001 Introduction to Native American Studies
- NAS 007 Indigenous & Minority Languages
- NAS 010 Native American Experience
Sociology
Complete all of these
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 004 Immigration & Opportunity
- SOC 005 Global Social Change: An Introduction to Macrosociology
- SOC 007 Race & Ethnicity
- SOC 046 Introduction to Social Research Methods
- SOC 056 Introduction to Social Statistics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Sociology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 75% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Sociology were admitted (456 of 608). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.41–3.86.
Does UC Davis have a Sociology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Sociology (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Sociology?
UC Davis's Sociology major preparation includes ANT 002, ANT 020, HIS 004A, HIS 004B, HIS 004C and HIS 006, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Davis for Sociology?
Admitted Sociology transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.41–3.86.
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