Arts & Sciences: Pre-Law Option

Receive the foundational education required for transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in preparation for a career in the legal system.

Academic Division: Behavioral Sciences and Law & Social Justice
Program Type: Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Campus: Gloucester
Career Interest: Justice & Forensics

Time Commitment: Two-years
Financial Aid
Accreditation: MSCHE

CIP Code 24.0101

Program Learning Outcomes

This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. Using available elective credits, students will focus on legal systems as a specific field of study.

Students who have completed the program should be able to:
Communicate effectively in writing and orally
Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social, and historical ideas and perspectives
Analyze information and use critical, thinking to make decisions and solve problems
Demonstrate a basic understanding of legal principles and systems

View the Program Guide for more information about courses and semester sequencing.

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