Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at your technical college for assistance in navigating
coursework in your college program of study. Your University of South Carolina advisor
will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after transfer.
Complete at SC Technical College System
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (16 Credit Hours)
| SCTCS Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101Critical Reading & Composition (CC- CMW) |
| MAT 120 Probability & Statistics or MAT 130 Elementary Calculus or BUS 240 Business Statistics or CPT 101 Intro to computers |
3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics or MATH 122 Calculus for BA & Soc Sciences or STAT 206 Elementary Stats for Business or CSCE 101 Intro to Computer & Programming Concepts Using AI Tools (CC- ARP) |
| AST 101 Solar System Astronomy or BIO 101 Biological Science I or CHM 101 General Chemistry I or GEO 205 Physical Geography |
4 | C | ASTR 101 Intro to Astronomy or BIOL 101 & 101L Biological principles I w/ Lab or CHEM 101 Fundamental Chemistry I or GEOG 104 Intro to Physical Geography (CC- SCI) |
| PSC 220 Intro to International Relations | 3 | C | POLI 101 Intro to Global Politics (CC- GSS) |
| COL 105 Freshman Seminar | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Freshman Seminar (PR-Elective) |
Semester Two (16 Credit Hours)
| SCTCS Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC- CMW) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC- CMS) |
| MAT 120 Probability & Statistics or MAT 130 Elementary Calculus or BUS 240 Business Statistics or CPT 101 Intro to computers |
3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics or MATH 122 Calculus for BA & Soc Sciences or STAT 206 Elementary Stats for Business or CSCE 101 Intro to Computer & Programming Concepts Using AI Tools (CC- ARP) |
| AST 101 Solar System Astronomy or BIO 101 Biological Science I or CHM 101 General Chemistry I or GEO 205 Physical Geography |
4 | C | ASTR 101 Intro to Astronomy or BIOL 101 & 101L Biological principles I w/ Lab or CHEM 101 Fundamental Chemistry I or GEOG 104 Intro to Physical Geography (CC- SCI) |
| HIS 201 American History: Disc to 1877 or HIS 202 American History: 1877 to Present |
3 | C | HIST 111 US History to 1865 or HIST 112 US History since 1865 (CC- GHS/FD CC-GHS) |
Courses That Must Be Completed at USC
Complete major coursework and remaining degree requirements.
Semester Three (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLI 201 American National Government | 3 | PSC 201 American Government | (CC- VSR) | |
| History (must be a non-US history course)*** | 3 | Equivalent History Course *** | (CR) | |
| POLI 105 Intro to politics | 3 | C | PSC 205 Politics & Government | (MR) |
| ART 101 Art History & Appreciation or MUS 105 Music Appreciation or THE 101 Intro to Theatre |
3 | C | ARTE 101 Intro to Art or MUSC 110 Intro to Music or THEA 200 Understanding & Appreciating Theatre |
(CC- AIU) |
| Foreign Language or Approved Elective *** |
3 | Equivalent language Course *** | (CC- GFL/ PR) |
Semester Four (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science Major Course (POLI 300 or above) | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Political Science Major Course (POLI 300 or above) |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Humanities or Fines Arts *** |
3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (CR) | |
| Foreign Language or Approved Elective *** |
3 | Equivalent language Course *** | (CC- GFL/ PR) |
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLI 303 Modern Political Theory | 3 | No SCTCS Equivalent | (CR) | |
| Political Science Major Course (POLI 300 or above) | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Humanities or Fines Arts *** |
3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (CR) | |
| Foreign Language or Approved Elective *** |
3 | Equivalent language Course *** | (CC- GFL/ PR) |
Semester Six (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science Major Course (POLI 300 or above) | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Political Science Major Course (POLI 300 or above) |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Humanities or Fines Arts *** |
3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (CR) |
Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science Major Course (POLI 300 or above) | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Minor Course or Approved Elective |
3 | C (minor) | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Carolina Core Req. or Approved elective *** |
3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (CC/ PR) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (PR) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (PR) |
Semester Eight (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science Major Course (POLI 300 or above) | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Minor Course or Approved Elective |
3 | C (minor) | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Carolina Core Req. or Approved elective *** |
3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (CC/ PR) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (PR) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (PR) |
* Additional courses may be transferred. For more information about program requirements
please visit the undergraduate programs bulletin and the course equivalency transfer table to determine how additional courses may transfer from your institution. **Not all USC majors offer Transfer Advising Guides. The university’s top transfer
majors were selected for these guides. *** In Resident Requirement: The last 25% of a student’s degree must be completed
in residence at the University of South Carolina, and at least half of the hours in
the student’s major course and in the student’s minor courses (if applicable) must
be taken at the University. **** Transfer credits to USC must be from regionally accredited institutions for academic courses completed with grades of C- or better.
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.