Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Science in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in American Studies, Communications, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Global Intelligence and National Security, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Social and Behavior Sciences (Political Economy Concentration), or a "similar" major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included The AS-T in the AA-T in Law, Public Policy and Society within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to the CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. Students completing the AA-T in Law, Public Policy and Society degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major.
To earn an AA-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society, students must:
1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
b. The required coursework for the AA-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.
2. Complete all courses in the major and the Cal-GETC with a grade of “C” or better or “Pass/Credit” if the course is taken on a "pass-no-pass" basis. Even though a “Pass/Credit" grade is allowed, it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C). Note: the UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester (21 quarter) units of courses graded "Pass/Credit" toward the 60 transferable semester units required for transfer admission.
3. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
4. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE: Select and Complete the following | 25-26 | |
| Understanding the Law: One course | ||
| CJ M01 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| or CJ M01H | Honors: Introduction to Criminal Justice | |
| CJ M02 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ M05 | Principles and Procedures of the Justice System | 3 |
| BUS M33 | Business Law | 3 |
| Ethics: One course | ||
| PHIL M02 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| or PHIL M02H | Honors: Introduction to Ethics | |
| Oral Communication: One course | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
| Written Communication: One course | ||
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | |
| Critical Thinking: One course | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| COMM M02 | Introduction to Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM M107 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| PHIL M07 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning: One course | ||
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| or PSY M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| or SOC M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| U.S. History: One course | ||
| HIST M130 | United States History Through Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST M140 | United States History 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| American Government and Politics: One course | ||
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | |
| Units from LIST A | 6 | |
| Total Units for Major | 32 | |
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| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST A: Select two courses (6 units) from two of the Areas listed below. NOTE: courses must not have been used above | ||
| Area 1: Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice/Criminology | ||
| CJ M01 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| or CJ M01H | Honors: Introduction to Criminal Justice | |
| CJ M02 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ M03 | Community Relations | 3 |
| CJ M04 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ M05 | Principles and Procedures of the Justice System | 3 |
| CJ M14 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| CJ M41 | Introduction to Probation, Parole and Corrections | 3 |
| SOC M160 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| Area 2: Business | ||
| BUS M33 | Business Law | 3 |
| Area 3: Economics | ||
| ECON M201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON M202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON M202H | Honors: Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Area 4: Political Science | ||
| POLS M01 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS M02 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS M04 | International Relations | 3 |
| POLS M06 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| POLS M09 | Introduction to Political Science Research Methods | 3 |
| Area 5: Public Policy | ||
| JOUR M14 | Digital Public Relations | 3 |
| SJS M110 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SOC M115 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Area 6: Diversity | ||
| ANTH M02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| COMM M12 | Intercultural Communications | 3 |
| GEOG M02 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| SOC M140 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
| SOC M150 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| Underrepresented Groups approved for CSU GE Area D or E | ||
| ANTH M06 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ANTH M09 | Sex, Gender, and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH M13 | The Chumash and Their Neighbors: Indians of California | 3 |
| CD M05 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ETHS M01 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| ETHS M10 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS M40 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| FTMA M108 | Women in Cinema | 3 |
| HIST M131 | African American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST M133 | History of Mexican Americans | 3 |
| HIST M133 | History of Mexican Americans | 3 |
| HIST M135 | Native American History and Culture | 3 |
| HIST M137 | History of American Women | 3 |
| or HIST M137H | Honors: History of American Women | |
| HIST M141 | African American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST M145 | Race and Ethnicity in American History | 3 |
| HIST M152 | History of Asia from Prehistory to 1600 | 3 |
| HIST M162 | History of Asia From 1600 To The Present | 3 |
| HIST M164 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| PSY M14 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| Area 7 College Success: One course | ||
| COUN M02 | Career and Life Planning | 3 |
| COUN M05/COL M01 | College Strategies | 3 |
| LS M03 | Personal Development and Study Strategies | 3 |
| Internship/Fieldwork | ||
| CJ M80 | Internship in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Units for Major | 32 | |
| General Education Pattern (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 21-27 | |
| Elective Units | 15-21 | |
| Total Units for the AA-T Degree | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- describe the American legal system including its development, structure, and history.
- articulate their views on legal and political issues.
- evaluate diverse viewpoints.
- demonstrate a working knowledge of research methods and identify research questions, hypothesize and analyze, critique, and integrate source materials.