Law, Public Policy and Society
Associate in Arts for Transfer Administration of Justice · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Overview
The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree "LPPS" prepares students for legal, government, corporate, non-profit, or educational fields. The interdisciplinary coursework emphasizes the development of communication skills, critical thinking skills, and focuses on the law, public policy, and social justice. Students study a variety of disciplines, including Political Science, Law, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Behavioral and Social Science, Economics, and Communications. Students who choose this course of study are encouraged to explore one or more focus majors as they select electives and areas of emphasis for degree completion.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) require that the student earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication necessary in law, public policy, and social justice.
- Interpret and analyze concepts and theories of law, public policy, and social justice from multiple perspectives.
- Apply and explain terminology and practices that relate to the law, public policy, and social justice from local, state, national, and/or international perspectives.
- Assess how equity, accountability, and social justice relate to the law, public policy, and society.
- Analyze decisions and ideas related to the law, public policy, and social justice from the perspective of ethics, civic responsibility, and public perception.
Required Courses
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | 24 | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics In America | |
| One course from the following: | ||
| AJ 010 | Introduction to Administration Of Justice | |
| AJ 011 | Criminal Law | |
| AJ 013 | Criminal Procedures | |
| BUS 071 | Legal Environment of Business | |
| One course from the following: | ||
| AJ 120 | Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Criminal Justice | |
| PHIL 065 | Introduction to Ethics | |
| One course from the following: | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | |
| COMS 040 | Introduction to Argumentation | |
| COMS 045 | Small Group Communication | |
| One course from the following: | ||
| COMS 040 | Introduction to Argumentation | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| PHIL 090 | Introduction to Logic | |
| One course from the following: | ||
| BUS 060 | Fundamentals of Business Statistics | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| One course from the following: | ||
| HIST 017A | History of the United States | |
| HIST 017B | History of the United States | |
| LIST A: Select two courses (6 units) - Not already taken - from two of the areas listed below: | 6 | |
| Area 1: Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice/Criminology | ||
| AJ 010 | Introduction to Administration Of Justice | |
| AJ 011 | Criminal Law | |
| AJ 013 | Criminal Procedures | |
| AJ 019 | Law Enforcement in Multicultural Communities | |
| AJ 111 | Juvenile Law and Procedures | |
| AJ 112 | Introduction to Evidence | |
| AJ 113 | Crime and Violence in America | |
| AJ 116 | Introduction to Corrections | |
| Area 2: Business | ||
| BUS 071 | Legal Environment of Business | |
| Area 3: Economics | ||
| ECON 010A | Principles of Macroeconomic Theory | |
| ECON 010B | Introduction to Microeconomic Theory | |
| Area 4: Political Science | ||
| POLSC 002 | Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | |
| POLSC 003 | Introduction to Political Thought and Theory | |
| POLSC 004 | Introduction to International Relations | |
| Area 5: Public Policy | ||
| SOC 011 | Social Problems | |
| Area 6: Diversity | ||
| ANTH 063 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | |
| COMS 035 | Intercultural Communication | |
| ETH 010 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | |
| SOC 018 | Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | |
| SOC 019 | Sociology of Sex and Gender | |
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 30 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to complete 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.