Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer, AA-T

Law, Public Policy and Society is a broad and interdisciplinary program designed to enhanced student knowledge and understanding of a variety of topics such as Law, Administration of Justice, Business, Communication, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, and Diversity. The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy and Society for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Law, Public Policy and Society. The program prepares students for law school and/or entrance into state, local, and federal government careers upon completion of the bachelor’s degree.

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AA-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society, students must:

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Analyze concept in Law, Administration of Justice, Business, Communication, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, and Diversity.
Evaluate diverse viewpoints related to the human experience.
Create evidence-based arguments.

Required Core- Complete the Following:

PHIL 2 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS 3 Units
WR 1 COLLEGE WRITING 1 4 Units
OR
WR 1H COLLEGE WRITING 1 HONORS 4 Units

Required Core - Select One:

AJ 2 INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units
AJ 4 CRIMINAL LAW I 3 Units
AJ 6 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES 3 Units
MGT 12A THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 Units
MGT 12AH THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS HONORS 3 Units

Required Core - Select One:

COMM 1 COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS 3 Units
COMM 1H COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS HONORS 3 Units
COMM 3 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE 3 Units
COMM 10 GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP 3 Units

Required Core - Select One:

COMM 2 PERSUASION 3 Units
COMM 3 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE 3 Units
PHIL 3 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC 3 Units
WR 2 COLLEGE WRITING 2: CRITICAL THINKING, WRITING 4 Units
WR 2H COLLEGE WRITING 2: CRITICAL THINKING, WRITING HONORS 4 Units

Required Core - Select One:

BIO 7 STATISTICS AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN FOR THE BIOLOGICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES 3 Units
ECON 10 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 3 Units
ECON 10H STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS HONORS 3 Units
MGT 10 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 3 Units
MGT 10H STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS HONORS 3 Units
PSYC 10 STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 Units
PSYC 10H STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES HONORS 3 Units

Required Core - Select One:

HIST 20 AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH THE CIVIL WAR 3 Units
HIST 21 AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE THE CIVIL WAR 3 Units

Required Core - Select One:

PS 1 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 3 Units
PS 1H AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HONORS 3 Units

LIST A: Select a minimum of six units from two of the areas listed below:

Note: Courses must not have been used above

Area 8: Internship/Fieldwork

AJ 168A COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 1 Unit
AJ 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 2 Units
AJ 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units
AJ 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 4 Units
ECON 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ECONOMICS 1 Unit
ECON 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ECONOMICS 2 Units
ECON 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ECONOMICS 3 Units
ECON 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ECONOMICS 4 Units
LGL 168A COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: PARALEGAL STUDIES 1 Unit
LGL 168B COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: PARALEGAL STUDIES 2 Units
LGL 168C COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: PARALEGAL STUDIES 3 Units
LGL 168D COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: PARALEGAL STUDIES 4 Units
PS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: POLITICAL SCIENCE 1 Unit
PS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: POLITICAL SCIENCE 2 Units
PS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 Units
PS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: POLITICAL SCIENCE 4 Units

Total Units Required: 31-34.5

To earn the associate for transfer degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree for transfer graduation requirements.

Note:

See an IVC counselor for course substitution if a course is not available.

Catalog and Student Handbook

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Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer, AA-T

Required Core- Complete the Following:

Required Core - Select One:

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LIST A: Select a minimum of six units from two of the areas listed below:

Area 1: Administrative of Justice/Criminal Justice/Criminology

Area 2: Business

Area 3: Economics

Area 4: Political Science

Area 5: Public Policy

Area 6: Diversity

Area 7: College Success

Area 8: Internship/Fieldwork

Total Units Required: 31-34.5

To earn the associate for transfer degree:

Note: