2008 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
____POLS 131 Comparative Government and Politics
3

____MATH 153

Introduction to Statistical Methods

4

 
 

General Education Electives:

____Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOCL 102 recommended)

3

____Biological and Physical Sciences

7-8

____Wellness and Health

3

____Information Technology

3

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

2

 Total General Education:

37-38

Degree Requirements:

Two-Semester Sequence

6

____HIST 111 and HIST 112 History of the U.S. I and II

Critical Thinking

3

____PHIL 103

Critical Thinking

Total:

9

Program Requirements:

 

____PLAW 101

Introduction to Law

3

____PLAW 103

Legal Research and Writing

3

____PLAW 110

Constitutional Law

3 or

____CRJU 122 Criminal Justice and the Constitution
3

____PLAW 230

Advanced Legal Research

3

Total Program Requirements:
12
Program Electives:
(Choose three)

 

____PLAW 108

Real Estate Law

3

____PLAW/CRJU 126

Vehicle Laws and Accident Investigation

3

____PLAW/CRJU 128

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

3

____PLAW 202

Criminal Law

3

____PLAW 203

Estate Administration

3

____PLAW 205

Administrative Law

3

____PLAW 206

Domestic Relations

3

____PLAW 207

Tort Law

3

____PLAW 208

Workers' Compensation

3

____PLAW 217

Business Law

3 or

____MNGT 140 Business Law I
3

____PLAW 225

Bankruptcy and Debt Collection

3

Total Program Electives:
9
   
Total Credits Required for Degree:
60 min

 

Transfer Pattern Description:

This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a four-year degree with a major in Law or various business programs. Beyond the general education requirements and other degree, program, and elective requirements, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an 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 criminal law, domestic relations, 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.

Program Coordinator:
 
CCBC Dundalk
Patricia Ferraris O’Neill, J.D.
410-285-9729 or pferraris-oneill@ccbcmd.edu

Pre-Law Advisors

CCBC Catonsville
Meisha McGuire-Grimes, J.D.
443-840-4930 or mmcguiregrimes@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Dundalk
Donna Mandl, J.D.
443-840-3477 or dmandl@ccbcmd.edu