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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PRE-LAW

The Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Pre Law promotes an understanding of the legal system in the United States. The program primarily prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning. It also develops knowledge and skills for students planning to apply for a career in the criminal justice system or related area. In completion of the program students will acquire competency in critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible leadership through the application of the US Constitution and its laws.

Advising Sheets

Note: Advising sheets subject to change. Seek Assistance from your Academic Advisor prior to registration.

Degree Requirements

1 st General Education Requirements

Class Description Credits
ENG 150 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 151 Freshman Composition 3
ICT 150 Introduction to Computers 3
CJ 150 Introduction to criminal Justice 3
SPH 153 Introduction to Speech 3
Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
HIS 162 Pacific History 3
or 3
ENG 251 Sophomore Composition 3
Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
HIS 150 American History I
or 3
HIS 170 World Civilization
PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology 3
HEA 150 Introduction to Health Science 3
Total Credits: 30

2 nd General Education Requirements

Class Description Credits
Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
PHL 150 Introduction to Philosophy
or 3
REL 150 World Religion
Select one 4-5 credit course from the following options for a total of four or five (4 or 5) credits
MAT 250 College Algebra and Trigonometry
or 4-5
MAT 280 Calculus I
Select one 4 credit course from the following options for a total of three (4) credits
PHSCI 150/150L Physical Science/Lab
or 4
CHM 150/150L Chemistry I
Select one 1 credit course from the following options for a total of one (1) credits
PED Any Physical Education Course
or 1
MSL 100 Introduction to Army Physical Readiness Training
Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
SAM 101 A Conversational Samoan 1
SAM 101 B Conversational Samoan 2
3
SAM 111 Introduction to Samoan Language
SAM 154 Introduction to Samoan Literature
Select one 4 credit course from the following options for a total of four (4) credits
BIO 150/150L Introduction to Biological Science
BIO 155/155L Ecology 4
BIO 180/180L Biology I
Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
HIS 151 Pacific History
or 3
HIS 171 World Civilization
Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
POL 150 Introduction to American Government
or 3
SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology
Total Credits: 25-26

Program Requirements

Class Description Credits
Select a total of 12 Credits from any of the following
CJ 170 Criminal Evidence 3
CJ 175 Criminal Investigation 3
CJ 180 Criminal Law and Procedures 3
CJ 200 Comparative Justice 3
CJ 210 Constitutional Law and Procedures 3
CJ 220 Survey of Law 3
Total Credits: 12

Total Credits

Class Credits
1 st Year General Education Requirements 30
2 nd Year General Education Requirements 25-26
Program Requirements 12
Total Credits: 67-68