Law, Public Policy and Society, A.A.-T

An A.A.-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as an Interdisciplinary Major. The courses in this A.A.-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer focus on an introductory foundation of Law, Public Police and Society through the study of interdisciplinary fields of study to include criminal justice, political science, history, philosophy, sociology, economics, and communications. Students completing this degree will acquire skills and abilities in communication, critical thinking, an introduction to the legal field, as well as preparation for further study in a variety of majors.

AA.LPPS.OPTBAAT or AA.LPPS.OPTCAAT

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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find a career or transfer opportunities.  Program maps show the recommended sequence of courses that lead to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.    

• Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.   
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• Ready to Develop your PATH? Click the button on your My Progress page to add a program map of courses to your timeline in Student Planning.

CSU: General Education Option B

This program provides students with focused program options. A focused program map contains courses that help students specialize in a distinct area and connects to careers.  Talk to a counselor about preparing for transfer to specific schools.

Public Administration Focus

Language Requirement: Some CSU’s have an Intermediate Language Proficiency requirement that can be met by completion of 4 years of high school Foreign Language with a grade of C or better, or by completing up to the equivalent of MSJC’s ASL-201 American Sign Language III (formerly ASL-103), FREN-201 Intermediate French I, or SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I. 

CSUSM: General Education Option B

This program provides students with focused program options. A focused program map contains courses that help students specialize in a distinct area and connects to careers.  Talk to a counselor about preparing for transfer to specific schools.

Sociology Focus

Language Requirement: Some CSU’s have an Intermediate Language Proficiency requirement that can be met by completion of 4 years of high school Foreign Language with a grade of C or better, or by completing up to the equivalent of MSJC’s ASL-201 American Sign Language III (formerly ASL-103), FREN-201 Intermediate French I, or SPAN-201 Intermediate Spanish I. 

UCR: General Education Option C

This program provides students with focused program options. A focused program map contains courses that help students specialize in a distinct area and connects to careers.  Talk to a counselor about preparing for transfer to specific schools.

Public Services Focus

NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.  

Sociology

NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.   

Click the Develop your PATH button on your My Progress page to add a program map of courses to your timeline in Student Planning.

The major requirements for this associate degree for transfer to CSU may be met by:

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
• The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.
• A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
• Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADT also requires that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better.

This associate degree for transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing this degree is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan and receive university admission and transfer requirements.

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1. Take a Career Quiz to learn about yourself and receive career suggestions based on your interests. 
2. Search available in-demand jobs in your career areas of interest and find up-to-date salaries and education requirements. 
3. Find the MSJC Program that connects your interests to a career.

Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer.