Legal Studies in Business
Certificate of Achievement (C) Business Administration · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The goal of the Legal Studies in Business Certificate of Achievement is to prepare students for careers in the legal profession. Objectives include acquiring skills in critical thinking, persuasive communication, analytical writing, and a foundational understanding of the behavioral and social sciences to critically analyze issues in public policy consistent with legal standards.
The Legal Studies in Business certificate provides foundational knowledge that can support students in pursuing further education or training toward careers in the legal and public service fields, including roles such as litigation attorney, judge, mediator, paralegal, consultant, educator, corporate/in-house lawyer, court administrator, government administrator, public relations specialist, lobbyist, advocate, correctional officer, criminal investigator, or politician.
The Legal Studies in Business Certificate program provides core and elective courses for students seeking a career in law. The curriculum includes the core elements and skills necessary to acquire gainful employment in a wide variety of legal careers and emphasizes skills in legal research, critical thinking and written/verbal communication.
Requirements
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Complete all Major Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a C or better or Pass in each course. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| AJ 101 | Introduction To The Administration Of Justice | 3 |
| BLAW 101 | Business Law | 4 |
| orBLAW 110 | Legal Environment of Business | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3-4 |
| orPOLS 121 | International Politics | |
| orPOLS 121H | International Politics, Honors | |
| orPOLS 151 | Law And Society | |
| orGLST 101 | Introduction to Global Studies | |
| List A - Complete 6 units from the following (not used to satisfy the Required Core above): | 6-7 | |
| BLAW 204 | Immigration Law | |
| BUS 240 | The Business of Entertainment | |
| orFP 240 | The Business of Entertainment | |
| ENT 207 | Entrepreneurship Law | |
| GLST 101 | Introduction to Global Studies | |
| GLST 102 | Global Problems | |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Ethics | |
| orPHIL 101H | Introduction To Ethics, Honors | |
| PHIL 205 | Introduction to Logic | |
| POLS 104 | American Government: Policy Issues/Process | |
| POLS 121 | International Politics | |
| orPOLS 121H | International Politics, Honors | |
| POLS 131 | Comparative Politics | |
| POLS 132 | Political Thinking | |
| POLS 151 | Law And Society | |
| Total Units | 16.00-18.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and research the complex legal aspects of criminal investigations, law procedures, constitutional law, and case law.
- Apply critical thinking skills by organizing information and structuring persuasive argumentation to hypothetical fact situations and to evaluate contrasting viewpoints.
- Define legal terminology accurately and explain the historical significance of American institutions in law and society, as well as the role of lawyers, judges and litigants in the legal system.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.