De Anza College to UCI
Political Science Transfer Plan
De Anza covers every one of UCI's 8 Political Science requirements, with five different intro poli sci courses to choose your four from. The one thing to watch is math: De Anza's match is MATH 1A, MATH 1B and a statistics course, and the calculus alone takes three quarters from MATH D043H.
From
De Anza College
To
UC Irvine
Political ScienceTAG: UC Irvine Transfer Admission Guarantee
TAG guarantees De Anza students a UCI spot at a 3.4 GPA or above. The fall 2027 filing window opens Sept 1, 2026 and closes Sept 30, so plan your application around it.
Major Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy UC Irvine's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POL SCI 21A — Introduction to American Government (choose 4) | 5 |
| POLI 5 — Introduction to Political Thought and Theory | POL SCI 31A — Introduction to Political Theory (choose 4) | 4 |
| POLI 3 — International Relations | POL SCI 41A — Introduction to International Relations (choose 4) | 4 |
| POLI 2 — Comparative Politics | POL SCI 51A — Introduction to Politics Around the World (choose 4) | 4 |
| ICS 25 or ICS 36 — Grassroots Democracy: Race, Politics and the American Promise | POL SCI 61A — Introduction to Race and Ethnicity in Political Science (choose 4) | 4 |
| POLS C1000 (or another listed option) — American Government and Politics | Political Science not already used (choose 1) | 5 |
| ANTH 1 (or another listed option) — Physical Anthropology | Political Science or other Social Science discipline (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 1AH (or another listed option) — Calculus I - HONORS | School of Social Sciences Math Requirement (choose 1) | 5 |
| CIS 40 or CIS 41A — Introduction to Programming in Python | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming (choose 1) | 4.5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at De Anza College
Complete these five courses at De Anza College to start your UCI 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 10
Introductory Biology
CHEM 10
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 17A
History of the United States to Early National Era
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at De Anza College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 10 — Introductory Biology | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 17A — History of the United States to Early National Era | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 5 |
Calculus chain runs three quarters
De Anza's calculus runs MATH D043H into MATH 1A into MATH 1B, three quarters minimum. UCI doesn't need math for admission, but the major requires it, so starting early keeps it off your UCI schedule.
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Five intro matches cover the pick-four rule
De Anza matches five of UCI's nine intro poli sci courses: POLI 5, POLI 3, POLI 2 and more. You need four, so there is a spare if one section doesn't fit your term.
Math means calculus plus statistics
De Anza's match for UCI's math requirement is MATH 1A (or MATH 1AH or MATH 12), then MATH 1B, plus a statistics course such as STAT C1000 or PSYC 15. Starting from MATH D043H, the calculus alone takes three quarters.
CIS 40 or CIS 41A covers programming
Either CIS 40 or CIS 41A satisfies UCI's I&C SCI 31 programming requirement at De Anza. It's part of the degree, not something UCI checks for admission.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which De Anza classes transfer to UCI Political Science?
POLI 5, POLI 3 and POLI 2 each match a UCI intro requirement, plus POLS C1000 or the honors POLS C1000H for American Government. Any four of the five matched options satisfy the pick-four rule.
Is De Anza missing anything for UCI Political Science?
No. De Anza has a match for all 8 of UCI's prep requirements, math, programming and the poli sci electives included, so nothing is left over once you transfer.
How long does the De Anza math sequence take?
Calculus runs MATH D043H, MATH 1A, then MATH 1B, a minimum of three quarters, and you also need STAT C1000, STAT C1000H or PSYC 15. Start MATH D043H your first quarter unless you've already met MATH 1A's prerequisite.
Does De Anza's calendar match UCI's?
Yes, both run on quarters, so there's no semester-to-quarter adjustment when you move from De Anza to UCI.
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De Anza College students transferring to UC Irvine for a Political Science, B.A. cover all eight of UCI's lower-division prep requirements, including POLI 5, POLI 3 and POLI 2 for the intro sequence and CIS 40 or CIS 41A for programming. The one planning point is math: De Anza's match pairs MATH 1A and MATH 1B with a statistics course, and the calculus from MATH D043H takes three quarters minimum, so start it early. Transfermatic lines up De Anza's course list against UCI's requirements so nothing gets missed before the TAG filing window opens.
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