# Law, Public Policy, and Society (Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree)

San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Administration of Justice

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20079

### Summary

The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Law or Public Policy or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

**Award Notes:**
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Law, Public Policy, and Society Program will be able to:**

1.  Describe and compare basic concepts, principles, and terms used in the study of law, public organizations, and public policy.
2.  Examine the role of ethics in the management of public organizations.
3.  Evaluates various management practices and leadership techniques used in public administration
4.  Describe the structure and functions of various U.S. public institutions.
5.  Summarize the structure and function of the U.S. legal system at the local, state, and federal levels.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 15 |
| PADM 200 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 102B | Introduction to Philosophy: Values | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| **Select one of the following law-related courses** | | 3 |
| ADJU 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| ADJU 102 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| ADJU 201 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| BUSE 140 | Business Law and the Legal Environment | 3 |
| **Select one of the following statistics courses** | | 3 |
| BUSE 115 | Statistics for Business | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 258 | Behavioral Science Statistics | 3 |
| **Select one of the following economics courses** | | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| **Select one of the following critical thinking courses** | | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| COMS 160 | Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| **Select one of the following U.S. history courses** | | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |