Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer

Description

The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree (AA-T) is designed to provide a solid, multidisciplinary lower-division preparation for students who intend to transfer to a California State University (CSU) for a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Sociology, Economics, or similar major.

This degree is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU and guarantee admissions to a CSU. Although, students are guaranteed admissions, it is not to any campus or program in the CSU system. Students will be encouraged to meet with a counselor for specific university major preparation at the college of their choice to facilitate a seamless transition. This coursework will satisfy the lower division Law, Public Policy, and Society requirements at some of the CSU campuses.

To earn an Associate in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree (AA-T), students must complete: (1) all course requirements with a minimum grade of “C” in each course; and (2) must complete the General Education Breadth pattern for CSUs with an overall GPA of 2.0. There are no local graduation requirements associated with this degree.

Additionally, students shall be deemed eligible for transfer into a California State University baccalaureate program when the student meets both the following requirements:

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer degree, a student will be able to:

• Law, Public Policy, and Society AA-T Program #1 - Ethics and Professionalism - Distinguish between ethical behavior and professional standards that influence personal decisions and promote honesty, integrity, concepts of social justice, and the influence of leadership in a legal or public policy/service career.                                                

• Law, Public Policy, and Society AA-T Program #2 - Discipline Specific Content - Demonstrate and evaluate discipline specific knowledge including differentiating between diverse course content including criminal and civil law, police power, policy development, and the roles, responsibilities, and limitations of the legal or public policy/service professional.                     

• Law, Public Policy, and Society AA-T Program #3 - Communications and Technology - Employ the use of technology to access, organize, and communicate information and distinguish valid sources, data, and evidence in the social sciences. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively according to industry standards.                                                                    

• Law, Public Policy, and Society AA-T Program #4 - Civic Engagement - Cooperate with professionals in the criminal justice, federal, state, and local government systems, recognize the adapting roles and responsibilities of members of the public policy/service system, and apply an understanding of industry best practices and the personal commitment required for public service.