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 designed to meet the requirements for transfer to the California State University System (CSU). The interdisciplinary offerings in the program provides preparation for a variety of CSU 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 CSU transferable coursework.
- 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 State University General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern for CSU. For more information, refer to the catalog section, “Certificate of Achievement” under Graduation, Certificates, and Degree Requirements.
| 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 | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING | ||
or COMM 160 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| COLLEGE COMPOSITION: READING AND WRITING ANALYTICALLY | ||
| CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT | ||
or PHIL 103 | LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING | |
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
or PSYC 270 | STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | |
or SOC 270 | STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | |
| AMERICAN CIVILIZATION I | ||
or HIST 101 | AMERICAN CIVILIZATION II | |
| INTRODUCTION TO 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 | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE | ||
| FILIPINO-AMERICAN CULTURE | ||
| FILIPINO-AMERICAN CULTURE | ||
| MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
| MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | ||
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
| ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
| ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
| MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
| 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 Transfer Center. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.