Bakersfield College to UC Davis
Political Science Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 5 of UC Davis's 6 Political Science prep courses. POL 051 has no Bakersfield match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Davis's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS B2 — Comparative Government | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS B3 — International Politics | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS B2 — Comparative Government | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS B3 — International Politics | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS B16 — Vital Political Problems | POL 005 — Contemporary Problems of the American Political System (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | POL 051 — Scientific Study of Politics | — |
| PSYC B5 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E — Elementary Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
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 Bakersfield College
Complete these five courses at Bakersfield 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 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 |
Bakersfield semesters, UC Davis quarters
Bakersfield 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.
Preview
Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL 051 has no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield 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 PSYC B5
POLS C1000 and PSYC B5 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 STA 013
For UC Davis STA 013, Bakersfield accepts PSYC B5 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UC Davis Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLS B2, POLS B3, POLS B16 and PSYC B5 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E, 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 Bakersfield cover for UC Davis Political Science?
POL 051. Bakersfield lists no course for it, so check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield POLS C1000 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Political Science. Bakersfield POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for UC Davis POL 001 (American National Government) 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
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Davis for Political Science can match 5 of 6 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including POLS C1000 and POLS B2. POL 051 has no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and PSYC B5 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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