Associate in Arts Degree
General Education Requirement - 36 credits
This program is designed to prepare the student to enter a baccalaureate program in Pre-Law on the junior level.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS110 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| OR HIS115 | History of the U.S. II | |
| LAW150 | Legal Procedures | 3 |
| POS130 | American Government | 3 |
| POS135 | State & Local Government | 3 |
| PSY120 | Interpersonal Relations & Comm. | 3 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that students consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies. | ||
| ANT135 | Physical Anthropology/Human Evolution | 3 |
| ANT140 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BUS230 | Business Law | 3 |
| ECO250 | Comparative Economic Systems | 3 |
| GEO101 | Introduction to World Geography |
3 |
| HIS110 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| HIS115 | History of the United States II | 3 |
| HIS120 | Western Civilization: To 1600 | 3 |
| HIS125 | Western Civilization: 1600-1945 | 3 |
| HIS130 | Introduction to Contemporary History | 3 |
| PSY130 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY232 | The Addictive Process | 3 |
| PSY235 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC120 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| SOC130 | Sociology | 3 |
| SOC210 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC220 | The Family | 3 |
| SOC225 | Drugs & Alcohol in American Society | 3 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Identify and analyze sources of information and propaganda in the United States.
- Identify and describe the concept of evolutionary democracy and the development of the federal system of government in the United States.
- Apply the U. S. Constitution to the criminal justice process, including such issues as arrest, search and seizure, self- incrimination, and the right to counsel.
- Describe the federal and state courts of the United States and discuss the operation of these courts and the new areas of law the courts are entering.
- Explain the types of local governments in the United States and describe what they do, problems facing them, and new approaches these governments are developing to do the tasks in their charge.
- Compare the characteristics of a democracy to a dictatorship and analyze the political system of the United States.
- Summarize the elements and characteristics of interpersonal communication.
- Transfer to an accredited college or university.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.
