Fullerton College to UCI
Political Science Transfer Plan
Fullerton College covers 7 of UCI's 8 Political Science prep requirements, with six different intro courses like POSC 200 F and POSC 120 F to choose from. The one gap is the programming requirement, which has no Fullerton match and waits until after transfer.
From
Fullerton College
To
UC Irvine
Political ScienceTAG: UC Irvine Transfer Admission Guarantee
Fullerton students clearing a 3.4 GPA are eligible for TAG, guaranteeing a UCI seat ahead of time. The fall 2027 window runs Sept 1 through 30, 2026, and locks your major choice in.
Major Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UC Irvine's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POSC 200 F — Introduction to the Study of Politics | POL SCI 11A — Introduction to Political Science: Political Analysis (choose 4) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POL SCI 21A — Introduction to American Government (choose 4) | 3 |
| POSC 120 F — Introduction to Political Theory | POL SCI 31A — Introduction to Political Theory (choose 4) | 3 |
| POSC 230 F — Introduction to International Relations | POL SCI 41A — Introduction to International Relations (choose 4) | 3 |
| POSC 215 F — Comparative Politics | POL SCI 51A — Introduction to Politics Around the World (choose 4) | 3 |
| POSC 275 F — Introduction to Public Law | POL SCI 71A — Introduction to Law (choose 4) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 (or another listed option) — American Government and Politics | Political Science not already used (choose 1) | 3 |
| ANTH 101 F (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Political Science or other Social Science discipline (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 151HF (or another listed option) — Honors Calculus I | School of Social Sciences Math Requirement (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Fullerton match for any of 2 options | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming and others (choose 1) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Fullerton College
Complete these five courses at Fullerton 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 100 F
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100 F
Chemistry for Daily Life
HIST 110 F
Western Civilizations to 1550
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Fullerton College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 F — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 F — Chemistry for Daily Life | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 110 F — Western Civilizations to 1550 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Semesters at Fullerton, quarters at UCI
Fullerton runs on semesters; UCI runs on quarters. Nothing above is affected by that difference, but plan for a faster-paced academic year with three terms instead of two.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Programming requirement has no Fullerton match
Neither I&C SCI 31 nor SOC SCI 3A has a Fullerton equivalent, so that piece gets finished once you're at UCI. It isn't needed for admission, only the degree.
Six intro matches, only four required
Fullerton matches six of UCI's nine intro poli sci courses, including POSC 200 F, POSC 230 F and POSC 275 F. Pick any four that fit your schedule.
Honors government section also counts
POLS C1000H, Fullerton's honors American Government section, satisfies the same requirement as the standard POLS C1000, so either one works.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Fullerton classes count for UCI Political Science?
POSC 200 F covers the intro option, POSC 120 F covers political theory, POSC 230 F covers international relations, and POSC 215 F covers comparative politics. POSC 275 F covers the law intro requirement.
What doesn't Fullerton cover for UCI Political Science?
Fullerton has no match for UCI's I&C SCI 31 or SOC SCI 3A programming requirement. Every other requirement, including math and six of the nine intro poli sci courses, is covered.
What math should Fullerton students take before UCI?
Pair MATH 151HF or MATH 151 F with a statistics course such as STAT C1000. UCI's math requirement here needs both a calculus piece and a statistics piece.
Is Fullerton's honors program tied to UCI?
Fullerton's Honors Program is a UCLA Transfer Alliance Program partner, a different track from this UCI Political Science pathway, so it doesn't add anything here.
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Related Transfer Plans
Fullerton College students transferring to UC Irvine for a Political Science, B.A. cover seven of UCI's eight lower-division prep requirements, with six intro course options including POSC 200 F, POSC 230 F and POSC 275 F to choose from. The one gap is UCI's programming requirement, which has no Fullerton match and gets completed after transfer instead. Transfermatic tracks that single gap alongside Fullerton's strong intro-course coverage so students see the full picture before applying.
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