USC Political Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Political Science transfers starts with POSC 100g, POSC 110g and POSC 120g; the full list is below.
80 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Political Science Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Political Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Introductory Courses Requirement
Complete 1 of these
- POSC 100g Theory and Practice of American Democracy
- POSC 110g Ideology and Political Conflict
- POSC 120g Comparative Politics
- POSC 130g Law, Politics and Public Policy
American Politics
Complete all of these
- POSC 311 Political Analysis
- POSC 315 Regulation of Elections and Political Finance
- POSC 320 Urban Politics
- POSC 321 Urban Political Problems
- POSC 323 Applied Politics
- POSC 325 State Politics
- POSC 328 Asian American Politics
- POSC 334 Interest Groups and Elite Behavior
- POSC 335 Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections
- POSC 364 Electoral Institutions and Reforms
- POSC 418 Environmental Sustainability and Public Participation
- POSC 419 Ideology in American Politics
- POSC 420 Practicum in the American Political Process
- POSC 421 Ethnic Politics
- POSC 422 Political Attitudes and Behavior
- POSC 423 Presidents and the Presidency
- POSC 424m Political Participation and American Diversity
- POSC 425 Legislative Process
- POSC 427 Black Politics in the American Political System
- POSC 428 Latino Politics
- POSC 437 Mass Media and Politics
- POSC 438 How Washington Really Works
- POSC 439 Critical Issues in American Politics
- POSC 445 The Politics of Rights
- POSC 449 Political Psychology
Comparative Politics
Complete all of these
- POSC 350 Politics of Latin America
- POSC 351 Middle East Politics
- POSC 352 Politics of Southeast Asia
- POSC 355 Politics of East Asia
- POSC 356 Politics in the People's Republic of China
- POSC 357 Urban Politics in the Global South
- POSC 358 Politics of Sub-Sahara Africa
- POSC 359 The Politics of Food
- POSC 360 Comparative Political Institutions
- POSC 363 Cities and Regions in World Politics
- POSC 366 Terrorism and Genocide
- POSC 429 Urban Politics through the Lens of Mexico City
- POSC 430 Political Economy of Mexico
- POSC 431 Political Economy of Central America
- POSC 451 Politics of Resources and Development
- POSC 453 Political Change in Asia
- POSC 456 Women in International Development
- POSC 457 Political Economy of Redistribution
- POSC 463 European Politics
- POSC 469 Critical Issues in Comparative Politics
- POSC 470 Politics and Film In Comparative Perspective
- POSC 472 Soft Power In Political Science and International Relations
Law and Public Policy
Complete all of these
- POSC 248gw Human Rights
- POSC 265gw Environmental Challenges
- POSC 270 Introduction to Environmental Law and Politics
- POSC 340 Constitutional Law
- POSC 345 International Law
- POSC 347 Environmental Law
- POSC 426 The United States Supreme Court
- POSC 432 Politics of Local Criminal Justice
- POSC 435 Politics and the Economy
- POSC 436 Environmental Politics
- POSC 441m Cultural Diversity and the Law
- POSC 442m The Politics of Human Differences: Diversity and Discrimination
- POSC 443 Law in Film
- POSC 444 Civil and Political Rights and Liberties
- POSC 446 Global Bioethics and Human Rights
- POSC 447 Global Justice: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- POSC 448a The Politics of Peace
- POSC 448b The Politics of Peace
- POSC 452 Critical Issues in Law and Public Policy
Political Thought
Complete all of these
- POSC 370 European Political Thought I
- POSC 371 European Political Thought II
- POSC 375 American Political Thought
- POSC 381 Sex, Power, and Politics
- POSC 476 Contemporary Political Thought
- POSC 479 Critical Issues in Political Thought
- POSC 480 Critical Issues in Political Thought: World Poverty
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Political Science major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Political Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Political Science?
USC's Political Science major preparation includes POSC 100g, POSC 110g, POSC 120g, POSC 130g, POSC 311 and POSC 315, 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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