American River College to UC Davis
Political Science Transfer Plan
ARC has a match for 5 of UC Davis's 6 Political Science prep courses. POL 051 has no ARC match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
American River College
To
UC Davis
Political ScienceUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC Davis offers TAG for Political Science for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UC Davis's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at American River College that satisfy UC Davis's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at American River College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 302 — Comparative Politics | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 310 or POLS 480 — Introduction to International Relations | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 320 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL 004 — Basic Concepts in Political Theory (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 302 — Comparative Politics | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 310 or POLS 480 — Introduction to International Relations | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 320 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL 004 — Basic Concepts in Political Theory (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 330 — Constitutional Rights | POL 007 — Introduction to Law & Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| No ARC match | POL 051 — Scientific Study of Politics | — |
| ECON 310 or PSYC 330 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Statistics for Business and Economics | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Davis after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at American River College
Complete these five courses at American River College to start your UC Davis GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIOL 300
The Foundations of Biology
CHEM 305
Introduction to Chemistry
HIST 300
History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at American River College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 300 — The Foundations of Biology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 305 — Introduction to Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 300 — History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
ARC semesters, UC Davis quarters
ARC runs on semesters and UC Davis on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UC Davis's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL 051 has no ARC match
ARC lists no course for POL 051. Check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with POLS C1000 and ECON 310
POLS C1000 and ECON 310 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover POL 001
For UC Davis POL 001, ARC accepts POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at ARC for UC Davis Political Science?
POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H, POLS 302, POLS 310 or POLS 480, POLS 320, POLS 330 and ECON 310, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 6 prep courses UC Davis lists for Political Science.
What doesn't ARC cover for UC Davis Political Science?
POL 051. ARC lists no course for it, so check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does ARC POLS 302 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Political Science. ARC POLS 302 (Comparative Politics) is the match for UC Davis POL 002 (Introduction to Comparative Politics) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UC Davis Political Science?
UC Davis lists Political Science as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Check UC Davis's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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Related Transfer Plans
American River College students transferring to UC Davis for Political Science can match 5 of 6 lower-division prep courses at ARC, including POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H and POLS 302. POL 051 has no American River College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and ECON 310 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in American River College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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