This Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy and Society for Transfer Degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in a variety of majors. This interdisciplinary degree highlights coursework that is appropriate for a student considering law school as it emphasizes the development of various skills, introduces students to the legal field, and prepares students for further study in a variety of majors. Students who opt to pursue this course of study are encouraged to engage in further exploration of one or more specific majors as they select electives for degree completion. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. This degree is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU and guarantee admission to a CSU. Although students are guaranteed admission, it is not to any particular 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 in order to facilitate a seamless transition. This coursework will satisfy the lower division Law, Public Policy and Society requirements at some of the CSU campuses.

See Associate Degrees for Transfer for a list of
additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees.

Requirements

Student completion requirements for the associate degree for transfer:

1. 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU transferable units

2. The California State University General Education-Breadth pattern

(CSU GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

3. A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district

4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

5. Earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Analyze social science concepts and theories

🗸 Evaluate diverse viewpoints related to the human experience

🗸 Produce evidence-based arguments