MiraCosta College to UC Davis
Political Science Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 5 of UC Davis's 6 Political Science prep courses. POL 051 has no MiraCosta match, so plan for it before you apply.
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MiraCosta College
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UC Davis
Political ScienceUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC Davis offers TAG for Political Science for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UC Davis's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UC Davis's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 3) | 4 |
| POLS 103 — Comparative Government | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 150 — Introduction to International Relations | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 1) | 4 |
| POLS 103 — Comparative Government | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 150 — Introduction to International Relations | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 1) | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | POL 051 — Scientific Study of Politics | — |
| BTEC 180 (or another listed option) — Biostatistics | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Davis after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at MiraCosta College
Complete these five courses at MiraCosta College to start your UC Davis 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 102
Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology
CHEM 103
Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors
HIST 100
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at MiraCosta College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 103 — Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
MiraCosta semesters, UC Davis quarters
MiraCosta runs on semesters and UC Davis on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UC Davis's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL 051 has no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for POL 051. Check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with POLS C1000 and BTEC 180
POLS C1000 and BTEC 180 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
STAT C1000 starts a 2-semester chain
STAT C1000, then STAT C1000E, then STAT C1000 each need the one before, so the chain takes 2 semesters at minimum. Begin STAT C1000 early.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for UC Davis Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLS 103, POLS 150 and BTEC 180, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 6 prep courses UC Davis lists for Political Science.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UC Davis Political Science?
POL 051. MiraCosta lists no course for it, so check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta POLS C1000 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Political Science. MiraCosta POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for UC Davis POL 001 (American National Government) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UC Davis Political Science?
UC Davis lists Political Science as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Check UC Davis's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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MiraCosta College students transferring to UC Davis for Political Science can match 5 of 6 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including POLS C1000 and POLS 103. POL 051 has no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and BTEC 180 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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