Pre-Law, A.A.

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Campus Offered: Council Bluffs

The Pre-Law University Transfer program of study prepares students for a law career by combining a broad liberal arts education with specific preparation in both law and business. Students may transfer to a four-year university to complete their undergraduate training. Students must complete the curriculum as described and maintain a 3.0 grade point average for graduation. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

ENG 105 - Composition I 3.0 Credit(s)
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
POL 111 - American National Government 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
BUS 185 - Business Law I 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
Mathematics/Science Elective 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15.0 Credits

Second Semester

ENG 106 - Composition II 3.0 Credit(s)
POL 201 - The U.S. Constitution 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
A.A. Mathematics Requirement (MAT 121 -MAT 227 ) 3.0-4.0 Credit(s)
General Elective 8.0-9.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 17.0-19.0 Credits

Third Semester

CRJ 130 - Criminal Law 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
SPC 112 - Public Speaking 3.0 Credit(s)
Literature Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
General Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15.0 Credits

Fourth Semester

PRL 161 - Family Law 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
PRL 115 - Legal Research and Writing 4.0 Credit(s) ¹
Philosophy Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
Lab Science Requirement 4.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 17.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 64.0

Notes:

One elective must also satisfy the diversity requirement.
¹ Required courses for the program