Law, Public Policy, and Society
Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01847)
The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree is an interdisciplinary program and provides preparation for a variety of majors including but not limited to: American Studies, Communication Studies, Economics, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Global Intelligence, International Relations, National Security, Philosophy, Political Science, and Public Administration. This ADT aligns with San Diego State's Public Administration degree and Southwestern College's "Pathway to Law School" Certificate of Achievement. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult with a counselor for additional information.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively in written and oral forms.
- Evaluate arguments using evidence-based reasoning.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
- Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all transferable coursework, including a minimum "C" grade (or "Pass") required in each course for Cal-GETC.
- Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
SDSU Note: San Diego State University (SDSU) accepts this ADT for transferring into Public Administration BA and Public Administration (City Planning) BA majors. Check SDSU Transfer Pathways and consult with an academic counselor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | 25-27 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | ||
or BUS 140 | BUSINESS LAW/THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | |
| ETHICS: THEORY AND PRACTICE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING | ||
or COMM 160 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING | ||
| CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING | ||
or PHIL 103 | LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING | |
| STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | ||
or STAT C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | |
| AMERICAN CIVILIZATION I | ||
or HIST 101 | AMERICAN CIVILIZATION II | |
| AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | ||
| List A | ||
| Select two courses from different areas (Areas 1 to 8) | 6-7 | |
| NOTE: Courses must not have been used above in Required Core. | ||
| Area 1: Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice/Criminology | ||
| CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW | ||
| PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM | ||
| Area 2: Business | ||
| BUSINESS LAW/THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | ||
| Area 3: Economics | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II | ||
| Area 4: Political Science | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||
| Area 5: Public Policy (Public Administration) | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ||
| THE URBAN SCENE | ||
| CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS | ||
| Area 6: Diversity | ||
| CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY: CULTURAL ELEMENTS | ||
| RACE AND ETHNICITY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE | ||
| FILIPINO-AMERICAN CULTURE | ||
| MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | ||
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
| ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
| MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
| Area 7: College Success | ||
| LIFELONG SUCCESS | ||
| Area 8: Internship/Fieldwork (NOTE: PD 290 must be taken for 3 units) | ||
| OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I | ||
| Total Units | 31-34 | |
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.