College of the Canyons to UCSD
Political Science Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 4 of UCSD's 5 Political Science prep courses. POLI 30 has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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College of the Canyons
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UC San Diego
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC San Diego's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POLI 10 — Introduction to Political Science: American Politics | 3 |
| POLISC 250 — Comparative Government and Politics | POLI 11 — Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLISC 270 — International Relations | POLI 12 — Introduction to Political Science: International Relations | 3 |
| POLISC 230 — Political Theory | POLI 13 — Power and Justice | 3 |
| No COC 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 College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons 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.
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, UCSD quarters
COC 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 COC match
COC 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 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.
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 COC for UCSD Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLISC 250, POLISC 270 and POLISC 230. Together they match 4 of the 5 prep courses UCSD lists for Political Science.
What doesn't COC cover for UCSD Political Science?
POLI 30. COC lists no course for it, so check UCSD's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC POLS C1000 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Political Science. COC 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 COC for UCSD Political Science?
POLS C1000 and POLISC 250, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC San Diego for Political Science can match 4 of 5 lower-division prep courses at COC, including POLS C1000 and POLISC 250. POLI 30 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 San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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