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Law and Society, Associate of Arts (AA)
Santa Barbara , United States
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Major
Criminal Justice Studies | International Law | Jurisprudence
Area of study
Social Sciences | Law
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Law and Society, Associate of Arts (AA)
Overview
The Law and Society Program involves the study of law and legal systems as they relate to the larger societies of which they are a part. While the program is of special interest to students who plan careers in government service or law, many of the majors simply share a desire to understand the role of law in society.
Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F)
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| PHIL 205 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| POLS 101 | American Government And Politics | 3 |
| POLS 151 | Law And Society | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction To Sociology | 3-4 |
| or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
| Complete three courses from the following: | 9-12 | |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | |
| ECON 101 | Microeconomics | |
| or ECON 101H | Microeconomics, Honors | |
| ECON 102 | Macroeconomics | |
| or ECON 102H | Macroeconomics, Honors | |
| HIST 101 | History of the U.S. to 1877 | |
| HIST 102 | History of the U.S. Since 1865 | |
| or HIST 102H | History Of The U.S. Since 1865, Honors | |
| HIST 103 | History of Western Civilization | |
| HIST 104 | History of Western Civilization | |
| or HIST 113H | History Of Western Civilization: 1600 To Present, Honors | |
| PHIL 200 | History Of Philosophy: Ancient | |
| PHIL 201 | History of Philosophy: Modern | |
| POLS 104 | American Government: Policy Issues/Process | |
| POLS 121 | International Politics | |
| or POLS 121H | International Politics, Honors | |
| POLS 131 | Comparative Politics | |
| PSY 100 | General Psychology | |
| or PSY 100H | General Psychology, Honors | |
| PSY 150 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| Total Units | 21.00-25.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationships among various legal institutions and actors.
- Analyze law and legal systems as they relate to the larger societies of which they are part.
- Understand the various sources of laws and how the different components of the legal system operate to settle both criminal and civil conflicts.
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.
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