Law, Public Policy, and Society
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Administration of Justice · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Describe and compare basic concepts, principles, and terms used in the study of law, public organizations, and public policy.
- Examine the role of ethics in the management of public organizations.
- Evaluates various management practices and leadership techniques used in public administration
- Describe the structure and functions of various U.S. public institutions.
- 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 |