Mt. San Antonio College to UCSD
Political Science Transfer Plan
Mt. SAC matches all four of UC San Diego's introductory Political Science courses, including a choice between POLS 5 or POLS 7 for power and justice. POLI 30 is the one piece Mt. SAC can't provide, so it's completed after transfer to UCSD.
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Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Mt. San Antonio College that satisfy UC San Diego's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Mt. San Antonio College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics | POLI 10 — Introduction to Political Science: American Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2 — Comparative Politics | POLI 11 — Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS 9 — International Relations | POLI 12 — Introduction to Political Science: International Relations | 3 |
| POLS 5 or POLS 7 — Political Theory I - Ancient to Contemporary | POLI 13 — Power and Justice | 3 |
| No Mt. SAC match | POLI 30 — Political Inquiry | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Mt. San Antonio College
Complete these five courses at Mt. San Antonio College to start your UCSD 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 1
General Biology
CHEM 10
Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
HIST 1
History of the United States
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Mt. San Antonio College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 1 — General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — History of the United States | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Semesters at Mt. SAC, quarters at UCSD
Mt. SAC runs semesters and UCSD runs quarters, so the two calendars don't line up. Expect UCSD's terms to move in shorter, faster bursts once you transfer.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POLS 2 needs POLS C1000 first
Mt. SAC requires POLS C1000 before you can enroll in POLS 2, the comparative politics match. Take American government early so the sequence doesn't slow down your other coursework.
Two courses satisfy power and justice
Mt. SAC students can take either POLS 5 or POLS 7 to cover POLI 13. Both are accepted, so pick whichever fits your schedule better.
Honors government also counts
POLS C1000H, Mt. SAC's honors government section, satisfies POLI 10 exactly like the standard course. Honors students lose nothing by taking it instead.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mt. SAC POLS 9 transfer to UC San Diego political science?
Yes. POLS 9 satisfies POLI 12, the international relations requirement, on its own with no other course needed.
Do I need POLS C1000 before POLS 2 at Mt. SAC?
Yes. POLS 2 needs POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H first, so plan on taking American government before comparative politics.
What political science requirement can't Mt. SAC students finish before transferring?
POLI 30, Political Inquiry. Mt. SAC has no matching course, so it's completed at UCSD.
Can Mt. SAC students take POLS 7 instead of POLS 5 for UCSD political science?
Yes. UCSD accepts either POLS 5 or POLS 7 for POLI 13, so either course satisfies the requirement.
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Related Transfer Plans
Mt. San Antonio College students planning a transfer to UC San Diego for a Political Science B.A. can match all four intro courses, choosing between POLS 5 or POLS 7 for power and justice. POLS 2, the comparative politics match, needs POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H first, so sequencing matters. POLI 30, Political Inquiry, has no Mt. SAC match and is completed at UCSD. Transfermatic checks Mt. SAC's catalog, including its prerequisite chain, against this exact UCSD agreement so students can plan their course order correctly.
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