Las Positas College to UCSB
Political Science Transfer Plan
Las Positas covers three of UCSB's four pre-major courses and both economics requirements with direct, single-course matches. POL S 15 has no Las Positas equivalent.
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Las Positas College
To
UC Santa Barbara
Political ScienceUC Santa Barbara TAG
Las Positas students can apply for UCSB's Transfer Admission Guarantee at a 3.4 GPA, which secures Political Science pre-major status. Full major status is separate, needing a 2.6 GPA in UC courses.
Major Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLI 25 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL S 1 — Introduction to Political Philosophy (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLI 20 — Comparative Government | POL S 6 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLI 30 — International Relations | POL S 7 — Introduction to International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL S 12 — American Government and Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| No Las Positas match | POL S 15 — Introduction to Research in Political Science | — |
| ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics-Micro | 3 |
| ECON 2 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics-Macro | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara 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 UCSB 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 |
Las Positas semesters, UCSB quarters
Las Positas's political science and economics courses run 3 semester units; UCSB's matching courses are worth 5 quarter units. After transfer, coursework moves across three shorter terms a year.
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Three pre-major courses transfer directly
POLI 25, POLI 20 and POLI 30 each satisfy one of UCSB's pre-major options, with no honors versions or alternate departments to sort through.
ECON 1 and ECON 2 match by number
Las Positas's ECON 1 and ECON 2 line up directly with UCSB's ECON 1 and ECON 2. Both are required, and there's no numbering confusion.
POL S 15 is left for UCSB
No Las Positas course covers the research methods requirement. You'll complete it at UCSB after transfer, since the full major requires it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Las Positas classes count toward UCSB Political Science?
POLI 25, POLI 20, POLI 30 and POLS C1000 each satisfy one of UCSB's four pre-major options; three complete the requirement. ECON 1 and ECON 2 cover economics.
Does Las Positas ECON 1 transfer to UCSB?
Yes, it matches UCSB's ECON 1 directly, and ECON 2 matches ECON 2. Both are required, letter-graded courses for major preparation.
What isn't covered at Las Positas for this major?
POL S 15 has no Las Positas match. It's required at UCSB regardless, so it's completed there after you transfer.
What's the admit rate for UCSB Political Science?
Of all transfer applicants to UCSB Political Science in 2025, 63% were admitted, according to the university's published figures for the major.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students planning a Political Science transfer to UC Santa Barbara get a clean, direct course match. POLI 25, POLI 20 and POLI 30 each cover one of UCSB's four pre-major options, and ECON 1 and ECON 2 line up by number with UCSB's own economics requirement. The single gap is POL S 15, which has no Las Positas equivalent and is finished after transfer. Transfermatic checks this match against the current agreement each term, so Las Positas students always see the latest version.
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