Santa Barbara City College to UC Davis
Political Science Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 5 of UC Davis's 6 Political Science prep courses. POL 051 has no SBCC match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Santa Barbara City College
To
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 Santa Barbara City College that satisfy UC Davis's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 131 — Comparative Politics | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 121 — International Politics | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS 132 — Political Thinking | POL 004 — Basic Concepts in Political Theory (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 131 — Comparative Politics | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 121 — International Politics | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 132 — Political Thinking | POL 004 — Basic Concepts in Political Theory (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 104 — American Government: Policy Issues / Process | POL 005 — Contemporary Problems of the American Political System (choose 1) | 3 |
| POLS 151 — Law and Society | POL 007 — Introduction to Law & Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| No SBCC match | POL 051 — Scientific Study of Politics | — |
| PSY 150 or SOC 125 or STAT C1000 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 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 Santa Barbara City College
Complete these five courses at Santa Barbara City 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.
BIOL 100
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
SBCC semesters, UC Davis quarters
SBCC 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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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL 051 has no SBCC match
SBCC 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 PSY 150
POLS C1000 and PSY 150 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover STA 013
For UC Davis STA 013, SBCC accepts PSY 150 or SOC 125 or STAT C1000. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for UC Davis Political Science?
POLS C1000, POLS 131, POLS 121, POLS 132, POLS 104, POLS 151 and PSY 150 or SOC 125 or STAT C1000, 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 SBCC cover for UC Davis Political Science?
POL 051. SBCC lists no course for it, so check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC POLS C1000 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Political Science. SBCC 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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Related Transfer Plans
Santa Barbara City College students transferring to UC Davis for Political Science can match 5 of 6 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including POLS C1000 and POLS 131. POL 051 has no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and PSY 150 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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