Ohlone College to UC Berkeley
Political Science Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 3 of UC Berkeley's 4 Political Science prep courses. POL SCI 3 has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Ohlone College
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UC Berkeley
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL SCI 1 — Introduction to American Politics (choose 2) | 3 |
| PS 105 — Introduction to Comparative Politics | POL SCI 2 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 2) | 3 |
| PS 104 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL SCI 4 — Introduction to Political Theory (choose 2) | 3 |
| PS 103 — Introduction to International Relations | POL SCI 5 — Introduction to International Relations (choose 2) | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | POL SCI 3 — Introduction to Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods | — |
| HIST 104A — History of Europe and the Mediterranean World to 1600 | HISTORY 4A — The Ancient Mediterranean World (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST 104A — History of Europe and the Mediterranean World to 1600 | HISTORY 4B — Medieval Europe (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST 104B — History of Europe and the Mediterranean World Since 1600 | HISTORY 5 — European Civilization From the Renaissance to the Present (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST 117A — History of the United States | HISTORY 7A — The United States from Settlement to Civil War (choose 1) | 3 |
| HIST 117B — History of the United States | 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 Ohlone College
Complete these five courses at Ohlone 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.
BIOL 101A
Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular
CHEM 101A
General Chemistry
HIST 102A
Chicanx/Latinx History I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Ohlone College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 102A — Chicanx/Latinx History I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL SCI 3 has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for POL SCI 3. Check UC Berkeley'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 PS 105
POLS C1000 and PS 105 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
From fall 2027, admitted L&S transfers go directly into the major they chose on the UC application.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UC Berkeley Political Science?
POLS C1000, PS 105, PS 104, PS 103, HIST 104A, HIST 104B and HIST 117A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 3 of the 4 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Political Science.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UC Berkeley Political Science?
POL SCI 3. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UC Berkeley's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone POLS C1000 transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Political Science. Ohlone POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for UC Berkeley POL SCI 1 (Introduction to American Politics) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Political Science?
31% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Political Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Ohlone.
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Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Political Science can match 3 of 4 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including POLS C1000 and PS 105. POL SCI 3 has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and PS 105 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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