Long Beach City College to UCI
Political Science Transfer Plan
Long Beach City College covers 7 of UCI's 8 Political Science prep requirements, matching courses like POLSC 10, POLSC 11 and POLSC 4. The programming requirement has no LBCC match, so plan to complete that one after you transfer.
From
Long Beach City College
To
UC Irvine
Political ScienceTAG: UC Irvine Transfer Admission Guarantee
LBCC students who reach a 3.4 GPA can guarantee a UCI seat through TAG ahead of the regular cycle. Fall 2027 filing is Sept 1-30, 2026, and your chosen major can't change afterward.
Major Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Long Beach City College that satisfy UC Irvine's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Long Beach City College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLSC 10 — Introduction to Political Science | 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 |
| POLSC 11 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL SCI 31A — Introduction to Political Theory (choose 4) | 3 |
| POLSC 4 — World Politics | POL SCI 41A — Introduction to International Relations (choose 4) | 3 |
| POLSC 2 or POLSC 2H — Comparative Government | POL SCI 51A — Introduction to Politics Around the World (choose 4) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 (or another listed option) — American Government and Politics | Political Science not already used (choose 1) | 3 |
| ANTHR 1 (or another listed option) — Physical Anthropology | Political Science or other Social Science discipline (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 60H (or another listed option) — Honors First Calculus Course | School of Social Sciences Math Requirement (choose 1) | 5 |
| No LBCC 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 Long Beach City College
Complete these five courses at Long Beach City 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.
BIO 1A
Biology for Science Majors
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry
HIST 10
History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction)
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Long Beach City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1A — Biology for Science Majors | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 1A — General Chemistry | 5.5 |
Humanities | HIST 10 — History of Early America (Colonial-Reconstruction) | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Semesters at LBCC, quarters at UCI
LBCC operates on semesters while UCI runs quarters. The course matches above don't change, but once you transfer you'll be working in three shorter terms instead of two long ones.
Preview
Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Programming requirement has no LBCC match
Neither I&C SCI 31 nor SOC SCI 3A has an LBCC equivalent, so that piece is finished at UCI instead. It's not part of the admission decision.
Honors sections count the same
POLSC 2H and POLS C1000H, LBCC's honors sections, satisfy the same requirements as their standard versions, so honors students lose nothing here.
Math requirement has two accepted routes
LBCC clears the math requirement either through MATH 60 with a statistics course, or through MATH 21A and MATH 21B together.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which LBCC classes count for UCI Political Science?
POLSC 10 covers the intro option, POLSC 11 covers political theory, and POLSC 4 covers international relations. POLSC 2 or the honors POLSC 2H covers comparative politics.
What doesn't LBCC cover for UCI Political Science?
LBCC has no match for UCI's I&C SCI 31 or SOC SCI 3A programming requirement. Every other requirement, including math and the poli sci electives, is covered.
What math should LBCC students take before UCI?
Either pair MATH 60 with a statistics course like STAT C1000, or take MATH 21A and MATH 21B together. Both routes satisfy UCI's math requirement.
Do LBCC's honors sections work for UCI transfer?
Yes, POLSC 2H and POLS C1000H count exactly the same as their standard versions for these requirements, so choosing honors doesn't change what's satisfied.
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Related Transfer Plans
Long Beach City College students transferring to UC Irvine for a Political Science, B.A. cover seven of UCI's eight lower-division prep requirements, including POLSC 10, POLSC 11 and the honors POLSC 2H and POLS C1000H sections. The one gap is UCI's programming requirement, which has no LBCC match and gets completed after transfer instead. Transfermatic tracks that gap alongside LBCC's honors-eligible course matches so students see a complete, accurate plan before they apply.
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