New Transfer: Questions regarding Poli Sci Major...

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<p>I am a newly admitted transfer student to UCLA. My major is Poli Sci, and I have fulfilled all of the requirements listed on assist.org & I am also IGETC certified. When I visited the Poli Sci department a month ago, I spoke with a counselor. I was informed that I will be required to take a Stats Course w/Lab before I can formally declare as a Poli Sci major.</p>

<p>I am a bit confused since I have already taken the required elementary Statistic course at my CC to fulfill the math requirements on the IGETC (As matter of fact, I have also taken College Algebra & Trig). Can some1 who is currently a Poli Sci student (Jr or Sr status) at UCLA confirm this?</p>

<p>I was also told that I will most likely unable to take more than 1 upper-division poli sci course during my first qtr since by the time I register most current students would have registered already. Given this situation, would it be likely that I will be able to graduate within 2 years after I start at UCLA this Fall?</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>i graduated in history . . . i have a good # of friends who did/are doing PS though</p>

<p>it is unreasonably difficult to get into political science courses depending on your status (# of units). it’s practically a de facto impacted major. as for 2 years, well depends on where you’re standing now – units… and whether you’re willing to take a few summer courses if necessary </p>

<p>anyway talk to a counselor @ the poli sci dept when you start ^^; no one knows better than they when it comes to evaluating individual transcripts</p>

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<p>Generally, transfer admits seem to have their units capped at 90 when they enter. As a result, you’ll probably be at a disadvantage in enrollment. talk to a counselor about a course plan for yourself to see if you need to do a summer to graduate within 2 years.</p>