The associate in arts degree option in Legal Studies offers guidance in course selection to students interested in pursuing further their study of law at a four-year institution. It is designed for students who wish to understand the impact of legal issues in a variety of fields in contemporary society. Students are urged to consult an advisor and transfer institutions when choosing electives. A minimum of 63 credit hours are required for graduation.
Courses |
Credits |
Comments |
Requirements: |
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| ENG101
English Composition I |
3 |
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| ENG102
English Composition I I |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| GOV101
American Government & Politics |
3 |
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| GOV102
Introduction to Political Science |
3 |
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| GOV110
Introduction to American Law |
3 |
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| GOV211
Civil Rights & Liberties |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| MAT120
College Algebra |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| MAT125
Statistics |
4 |
Prerequisite |
| PAR101
Legal Research & Writing I |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| SOC101
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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| Electives: |
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| Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
Choose one from the following: ANT101,
PSY206,
SOC104,
SOC105,
SOC107,
SOC201,
SOC203,
SOC204 |
| Foreign Language or Philosophy
Elective |
6 |
Spanish highly recommended |
| History Elective |
3 |
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| Literature Electives |
6 |
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| Paralegal Elective |
3 |
PAR102
or higher; Prerequisite |
| Science Electives |
8 |
Must be lab science |
| Liberal Arts Elective |
3 |
COP101
(in Legal area) may be selected |