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
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Degree Requirements
1st General Education
Class |
Description |
Credits |
CLP 150A |
College and Life Planning |
1 |
ENG 150 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
ENG 151 |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
ICT 150 |
Introduction to Computers |
|
OR |
3 |
ICT 170 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
MAT 151 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
CJ 150 |
Introduction to criminal Justice |
3 |
SPH 153 |
Introduction to Speech |
|
OR |
3 |
DRA 170 |
Oral Interpreatation of Literature |
|
HIS 150 |
Pacific History |
|
OR |
3 |
HIS 170 |
World Civilization I |
3 |
HIS 162 |
Pacific History |
3 |
ENG 251 |
Sophomore Composition |
3 |
PSY 150 |
Pacific History |
|
OR |
3 |
HEA 150 |
Introducation to Health |
|
Total Credits: |
31 |
Program Requirements
Class |
Description |
Credits |
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 |
2nd Year General Education
Class |
Description |
Credits |
PHIL 150 |
Introductionto Philosophy |
|
OR |
3 |
REL 150 |
World Religion |
|
PED |
Any Physical EDucation Course |
1 |
SAM 101A |
Conversational Samoan 1 |
|
OR |
|
SAM 101B |
Conversational Samoan 2 |
|
OR |
3 |
SAM 111 |
Introduction to Samoan Language |
|
OR |
|
SAM 154 |
Introduction to Samoan Literature |
|
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BIO 150/150L |
Introduction to Biological Science/Lab |
|
OR |
|
BIO 155/155L |
Ecology/Lab |
4 |
OR |
|
BIO 180/180L |
Biology I/Lab |
|
HIS 151 |
American History II |
|
OR |
3 |
HIS 171 |
World Civilization II |
|
POL 150 |
Introduction to American Government |
|
OR |
3 |
SOC 150 |
Introduction to Sociology |
|
Total Credits: |
25-26 |
Total Credits
Class |
Credits |
1 st Year General Education |
31 |
2 nd Year General Education |
25-26 |
Program Requirements |
12 |
Total Credits: |
68-69 |