College of the Canyons to UC Davis
Political Science Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 5 of UC Davis's 6 Political Science prep courses. POL 051 has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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College of the Canyons
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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 College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Davis's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLISC 250 — Comparative Government and Politics | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLISC 270 — International Relations | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLISC 230 — Political Theory | POL 004 — Basic Concepts in Political Theory (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLISC 250 — Comparative Government and Politics | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLISC 270 — International Relations | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLISC 230 — Political Theory | POL 004 — Basic Concepts in Political Theory (choose 1) | 3 |
| No COC match | POL 051 — Scientific Study of Politics | — |
| PSYCH 104 or STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E or STAT C1000H — Statistics for the Behavioral 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 College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons 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.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
COC semesters, UC Davis quarters
COC 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.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL 051 has no COC match
COC 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 POLISC 250
POLS C1000 and POLISC 250 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 POL 001
For UC Davis POL 001, COC accepts POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UC Davis Political Science?
POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H, POLISC 250, POLISC 270, POLISC 230 and PSYCH 104, 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 COC cover for UC Davis Political Science?
POL 051. COC lists no course for it, so check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC POLISC 250 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Political Science. COC POLISC 250 (Comparative Government and Politics) is the match for UC Davis POL 002 (Introduction to Comparative Politics) 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
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Davis for Political Science can match 5 of 6 lower-division prep courses at COC, including POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H and POLISC 250. POL 051 has no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and POLISC 250 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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