Bakersfield College to UCSD
Political Science Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 3 of UCSD's 5 Political Science prep courses. POLI 13 and POLI 30 have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Bakersfield College
To
UC San Diego
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC San Diego's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POLI 10 — Introduction to Political Science: American Politics | 3 |
| POLS B2 — Comparative Government | POLI 11 — Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS B3 — International Politics | POLI 12 — Introduction to Political Science: International Relations | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | POLI 13 — Power and Justice | — |
| No Bakersfield match | POLI 30 — Political Inquiry | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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, UCSD quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCSD requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for POLI 13 and POLI 30. Check UCSD's Political Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with POLS C1000
POLS C1000 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
Political Science is not on UCSD's list of majors screened for major prep, so admission rests on the general transfer requirements (minimum 2.4 GPA for California residents).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCSD Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLS B2 and POLS B3. Together they match 3 of the 5 prep courses UCSD lists for Political Science.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCSD Political Science?
POLI 13 and POLI 30. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Political Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield POLS C1000 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Political Science. Bakersfield POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for UCSD POLI 10 (Introduction to Political Science: American Politics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Bakersfield for UCSD Political Science?
POLS C1000, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. It sits at the start of its sequence.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UC San Diego for Political Science can match 3 of 5 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including POLS C1000 and POLS B2. POLI 13 and POLI 30 have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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