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
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 |
