2009 CCBC College Catalog

Pre-Law

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Transfer Pattern – Pre-Law

The Pre-Law program does not prepare the student to obtain employment as a paralegal or a legal assistant.

General Education Requirements:

Credits
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3
____ENGL 101 College Composition I
3
____ENGL 102 College Composition II
3
____PHIL 240 Ethics
3
____HIST 111 History of the United States I

3

____MATH 153 Introduction to Statistical Methods

4

____CINS 101 Introduction to Computers

3

____PEFT 101*

Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

3

____CRJU 202  Criminology
3
*Diversity course

General Education Electives:

____Biological and Physical Sciences

7-8

____Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives (SSCI 111 or PSYC 126 recommended)

2

 Total General Education:

37-38

Degree Requirements:

Two-Semester Sequence

____HIST 111 and HIST 112 History of the U.S. II (See HIST 111 in General Education Requirements above)

3

Critical Thinking

____PHIL 240

Ethics (See General Education Requirements above)

Total:

3

Program Requirements:

 

____PALG/PRLW 101

Introduction to Law

3

____PRLW 103

Legal Research I

3

____CRJU 120 Criminal Law

3

____CRJU 122 Criminal Justice and the Constitution
3

____PRLW 207

Civil Law

3

____PRLW 230 Legal Research II

3

Total Program Requirements:
18
Program Electives:
(Choose two courses)
 

____PRLW 108

Real Property

3

____PRLW 203

Estate & Trusts

3

____PRLW 205

Administrative Law

3

____PRLW 206

Family Law

3

____PRLW 208

Workers' Compensation

3

____PRLW 217

Contracts & Corporations

3

____PRLW 225 Debt & Bankruptcy
3
____CRJU 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

____CRJU/PALG 126 Vehicle Laws and Accident Investigation

3

____CRJU/PALG 128

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

3

Total Program Electives:
6
   
Total Credits Required for Degree:
64-65

 

Transfer Pattern Description:

This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a four-year baccalaureate degree with a major in Law or a similar program. Beyond the general education requirements and other degree, program and elective requirements, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the anticipated transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or advisor for information about specific requirements.

This curriculum is designed to transfer to University of Baltimore’s Jurisprudence Program, University of Maryland University College’s Legal Studies Program, and Villa Julie College’s Paralegal Studies Program. Courses in the Pre-Law curriculum include an examination of the structure and function of the state and federal legal systems, the development of fundamental research skills, and an introduction to concepts covered in law school. Students will have the opportunity to explore specific areas of the law as electives, such as family law, real estate, and business law, among other courses. Most importantly, this course of study will enhance the fundamental critical thinking skills that are necessary for success in the study of law.

Department Chair/Coordinator:
 
CCBC Dundalk
Donna S. Mandl, J.D.
410-285-9477 or dmandl@ccbcmd.edu

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville
Meisha Grimes, J.D.
410-455-6930 or mgrimes@ccbcmd.edu