Pre-Law

Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
Pre-Law Option

The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts, Pre-Law Option Program allows students to explore general concepts of business law, the American Court system and our political structure. Students are encouraged to develop legal research and writing skills. This program affords liberal arts students an opportunity to explore the legal field to ascertain whether they wish to pursue degrees, graduate studies, and career choices relating to law.


Curriculum Requirements


Communications


Credits

 


Mathematics and Science


Credits

ENG 140 English Composition I

3

 

CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications

3

ENG 141 English Composition II

3

 

Mathematics Electives

3

COM 143 Speech

3

 

Laboratory Science Electives*

8

 

9

 

 

14

Humanities

 

 

Career Courses

 

HIS 101 Western Civilization I

3

 

LST 195 Legal Research & Writing I

3

HIS 102 Western Civilization II

3

 

LST 196 Legal Research & Writing II

3

Foreign Language or Literature Electives

6

 

HIS 113 American History I

3

Humanities Electives

6

 

HIS 114 American History II

3

 

18

 

POL 101 Introduction to American Government or POL 110 Introduction to Law

3

Social Science

 

 

15

15

ECO 188 Macroeconomics

3

 

 

 

SOC 101 Foundations of Success

1

 

 

 

Social Science Elective

3

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 


Recommended F/T Course Sequence

First Semester

Credits

 

Third Semester

Credits

ENG 140 English Composition I

3

 

CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications

3

HIS 101 Western Civilization I

3

 

HIS 113 American History I

3

COM 143 Speech

3

 

LST 196 Legal Research & Writing II

3

POL 101 Introduction to American Government or POL 110 Introduction to Law

3

 

Foreign Language or Literature Elective

3

Mathematics Elective

3

 

Laboratory Science Elective*

4

SOC 101 Foundations of Success

1

 

16

 

16

 

 

Second Semester

 

 

Fourth Semester

 

ENG 141 English Composition II

3

 

HIS 114 American History II

3

HIS 102 Western Civilization II

3

 

Foreign Language or Literature Elective

3

ECO 188 Macroeconomics

3

 

Humanities Electives

6

Social Science Elective

3

 

Laboratory Science Elective*

4

LST 195 Legal Research & Writing I

3

 

 

16

 

15

 


Total Credits for Degree


63

*General Biology I and II are recommended.

 
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