Bakersfield College to UC Berkeley
Political Science Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 3 of UC Berkeley's 4 Political Science prep courses. POL SCI 3 has no Bakersfield match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Bakersfield College
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UC Berkeley
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL SCI 1 — Introduction to American Politics (choose 2) | 3 |
| POLS B2 — Comparative Government | POL SCI 2 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 2) | 3 |
| POLS B3 — International Politics | POL SCI 5 — Introduction to International Relations (choose 2) | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | POL SCI 3 — Introduction to Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods | — |
| HIST B4A — European Civilization - pre 1650 | HISTORY 4A — The Ancient Mediterranean World (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST B4A — European Civilization - pre 1650 | HISTORY 4B — Medieval Europe (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST B4B — European Civilization - Post 1600 | HISTORY 5 — European Civilization From the Renaissance to the Present (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST B17A — United States History to 1877 | HISTORY 7A — The United States from Settlement to Civil War (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST B17B — United States History from 1865 | HISTORY 7B — The United States from Civil War to Present (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
Complete these five courses at Bakersfield College to start your UC Berkeley 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 B11
Concepts of Biology
CHEM B10
Chemistry and Society
HIST B1
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Bakersfield College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL B11 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM B10 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST B1 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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POL SCI 3 has no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for POL SCI 3. Check UC Berkeley'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 HIST B4A
POLS C1000 and HIST B4A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
From fall 2027, admitted L&S transfers go directly into the major they chose on the UC application.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UC Berkeley Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLS B2, POLS B3, HIST B4A, HIST B4B, HIST B17A and HIST B17B, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 3 of the 4 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Political Science.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UC Berkeley Political Science?
POL SCI 3. Bakersfield lists no course for it, so check UC Berkeley's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield POLS C1000 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Political Science. Bakersfield POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for UC Berkeley POL SCI 1 (Introduction to American Politics) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Political Science?
31% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Political Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Bakersfield.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Political Science can match 3 of 4 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including POLS C1000 and POLS B2. POL SCI 3 has no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and HIST B4A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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