City College of San Francisco to UCSD
Political Science Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 4 of UCSD's 5 Political Science prep courses. POLI 30 has no CCSF match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
City College of San Francisco
To
UC San Diego
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC San Diego's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POLI 10 — Introduction to Political Science: American Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2 — Comparative Government | POLI 11 — Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS 5 — International Relations | POLI 12 — Introduction to Political Science: International Relations | 3 |
| POLS 3 — Political Theory | POLI 13 — Power and Justice | 3 |
| No CCSF 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 City College of San Francisco
Complete these five courses at City College of San Francisco 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.
BIO 10
Animal Biology
CHEM 101A
General College Chemistry
HIST 1
The United States Since 1900
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at City College of San Francisco | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Animal Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | 6 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The United States Since 1900 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
CCSF semesters, UCSD quarters
CCSF 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
POLI 30 has no CCSF match
CCSF lists no course for POLI 30. Check UCSD'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
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 CCSF for UCSD Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLS 2, POLS 5 and POLS 3. Together they match 4 of the 5 prep courses UCSD lists for Political Science.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCSD Political Science?
POLI 30. CCSF lists no course for it, so check UCSD's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF POLS C1000 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Political Science. CCSF 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 CCSF 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
City College of San Francisco students transferring to UC San Diego for Political Science can match 4 of 5 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including POLS C1000 and POLS 2. POLI 30 has no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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