Las Positas College to UC Berkeley
Political Science Transfer Plan
Las Positas College matches all four UC Berkeley Political Science concentration courses, one section apiece with no alternates to sort through. POL SCI 3 has no Las Positas match, but it isn't required before you transfer.
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Las Positas College
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Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL SCI 1 — Introduction to American Politics (choose 2) | 3 |
| POLI 20 — Comparative Government | POL SCI 2 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 2) | 3 |
| POLI 25 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL SCI 4 — Introduction to Political Theory (choose 2) | 3 |
| POLI 30 — International Relations | POL SCI 5 — Introduction to International Relations (choose 2) | 3 |
| No Las Positas match | POL SCI 3 — Introduction to Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods | — |
| HIST 1 — Western Civilization to 1600 | HISTORY 4A — The Ancient Mediterranean World (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST 1 — Western Civilization to 1600 | HISTORY 4B — Medieval Europe (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST 2 — Western Civilization since 1600 | HISTORY 5 — European Civilization From the Renaissance to the Present (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST 7 — US History Through Reconstruction | HISTORY 7A — The United States from Settlement to Civil War (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST 8 — US History Post-Reconstruction | HISTORY 7B — The United States from Civil War to Present (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas College to start your UC Berkeley 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
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
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One section covers each requirement
POLI 20, POLI 25 and POLI 30 each match a single Berkeley concentration option, alongside POLS C1000, so there's no need to weigh alternate sections.
Political theory transfers through POLI 25
POLI 25 matches POL SCI 4, Berkeley's Political Theory concentration option, one of the two courses you'll pick to declare the major.
The last piece can wait
POL SCI 3 sits outside what Berkeley checks before you transfer. Declaring the major only takes two concentration courses, so Las Positas students can pick it up later.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at Las Positas for UC Berkeley Political Science?
Two of POLS C1000, POLI 20, POLI 25 and POLI 30, matching Berkeley's four concentration options. Las Positas covers all four with one course each.
Does Las Positas POLI 30 count for UC Berkeley international relations?
Yes. POLI 30 matches POL SCI 5, Berkeley's International Relations concentration option, one of the two courses needed to declare the major.
What isn't covered at Las Positas for Berkeley political science?
Las Positas has no ASSIST match for POL SCI 3. That's fine for now, since Berkeley doesn't require it to declare the major or before you transfer.
How hard is it to transfer to UC Berkeley Political Science from Las Positas?
31% of 2025 transfer applicants got into Political Science, a figure Berkeley reports across all colleges, and Las Positas students need at least a 3.0 GPA by fall's end.
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Las Positas College students heading to UC Berkeley for Political Science get one clear match for every concentration option: POLS C1000 for American Politics, POLI 20 for Comparative Politics, POLI 25 for Political Theory and POLI 30 for International Relations. POL SCI 3 has no Las Positas match but isn't required before transfer. Berkeley admitted 31% of 2025 transfer applicants to the major, measured across every community college. Transfermatic can turn this Las Positas coursework into a full Berkeley plan.
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