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Political Science, B.A. Transfer Requirements: College of the Desert → UC Berkeley

The official course articulation for transferring into UC Berkeley’s Political Science, B.A. major from College of the Desert — i.e. exactly which College of the Desert courses satisfy each UC Berkeley major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).

Transfer admit rate
13%
Admitted / applied
150 / 1195
Admit GPA range
3.79 - 4.00
Requirements
7

Required courses (College of the Desert → UC Berkeley)

POL SCI 3
4 UC units
Introduction to Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods
No College of the Desert equivalent — complete after transfer.
POL SCI 88
2 UC units
The Scientific Study of Politics
No College of the Desert equivalent — complete after transfer.
HISTORY 7A
4 UC units
The United States from Settlement to Civil War
Take at College of the Desert: HIST 17
HISTORY 7B
4 UC units
The United States from Civil War to Present
Take at College of the Desert: HIST 18
POL SCI 1
4 UC units
Introduction to American Politics
Take at College of the Desert: POLS C1000
POL SCI 4
4 UC units
Introduction to Political Theory
Take at College of the Desert: PS 3 or PHIL 3
POL SCI 2
4 UC units
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Take at College of the Desert: PS 2

View the official agreement on ASSIST.org ↗

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Political Science, B.A. from College of the Desert to other UCs

Political Science, B.A. to UC Berkeley from other colleges

Data sourced from ASSIST.org (official CCC→UC articulation) and the UC Information Center (transfer admit data), 2025–26. Skyway is an independent transfer-planning tool and is not affiliated with the University of California or ASSIST.