City College of San Francisco to UCSB
Political Science Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 5 of UCSB's 6 Political Science prep courses. POL S 15 has no CCSF match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
City College of San Francisco
To
UC Santa Barbara
Political ScienceUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCSB offers TAG for Political Science for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCSB's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS 3 — Political Theory | POL S 1 — Introduction to Political Philosophy (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 2 — Comparative Government | POL S 6 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 5 — International Relations | POL S 7 — Introduction to International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL S 12 — American Government and Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| No CCSF match | POL S 15 — Introduction to Research in Political Science | — |
| ECON 3 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics-Micro | 3 |
| ECON 1 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics-Macro | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara 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 UCSB 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, UCSB quarters
CCSF runs on semesters and UCSB on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSB's quicker quarter schedule.
Preview
Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL S 15 has no CCSF match
CCSF lists no course for POL S 15. Check UCSB's Political Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with POLS 3 and ECON 3
POLS 3 and ECON 3 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSB looks for
Full major status needs a 2.6 GPA in the lower-division political science courses, counting only grades earned at a UC campus. Community college grades transfer as credit only.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at CCSF for UCSB Political Science?
POLS 3, POLS 2, POLS 5, POLS C1000, ECON 3 and ECON 1. Together they match 5 of the 6 prep courses UCSB lists for Political Science.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCSB Political Science?
POL S 15. CCSF lists no course for it, so check UCSB's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF POLS 3 transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Political Science. CCSF POLS 3 (Political Theory) is the match for UCSB POL S 1 (Introduction to Political Philosophy) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSB's transfer admit rate for Political Science?
63% of all transfer applicants to UCSB Political Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to CCSF.
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Related Transfer Plans
City College of San Francisco students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Political Science can match 5 of 6 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including POLS 3 and POLS 2. POL S 15 has no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS 3 and ECON 3 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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