Program Overview
This interdisciplinary degree introduces students to the legal field, prepares students for further study in a variety of majors, and emphasizes the development of analytical and communication skills. The Law, Public Policy, & Society Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T) is an excellent choice for students considering careers in law, government, or non-profit management.
Students completing an AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a Skyline College counselor for further information about university admissions and transfer requirements. A grade of "C" or better, or "Pass" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, is required for each course applied to the major. Some major course requirements may also be applied to meet general education requirements.
To earn an AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units;
- Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework;
- All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students should consult with their counselor before enrolling in a major course on a Pass/No Pass basis, as some CSU and UC campuses may have limitations on which major courses can be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
- A minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence at Skyline College.
Note: Students do not need to complete the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements. For further information, please consult a Skyline College counselor.
Program Requirements
| Core Courses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| LEGL 240 | Introduction to Law | 3 units |
| PHIL 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 units |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| COMM 127 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| COMM 140 | Small Group Communication | 3 units |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | 5 units |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| PHIL 200 | Introduction to Logic | 3 units |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 171 | Quantitative Reasoning in Psychology | 3 units |
| HIST 201 | United States History I | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| HIST 202 | United States History II | 3 units |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 units |
| Select two courses (a total of 6 units) from any two of the areas listed below | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1: Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice/ Criminology | ||
| ADMJ 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 units |
| LEGL 304 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| ADMJ 104 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 units |
| ADMJ 108 | Community Relations | 3 units |
| Area 2: Business | ||
| BUS. 201 | Business Law | 3 units |
| Area 3: Economics | ||
| ECON 100 | Principles of Macro Economics | 3 units |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
| Area 4: Political Science | ||
| POLS 115 | Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | 3 units |
| POLS 280 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 units |
| PHIL 280 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 units |
| POLS 130 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 units |
| Area 5: Public Policy | ||
| SJS 110 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 units |
| SJS 130 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 units |
| SOCI 105 | Social Problems | 3 units |
| POLS 310 | California State and Local Government | 3 units |
| Area 6: Diversity | ||
| ETHN 103 | Asian Americans and US Institutions | 3 units |
| ETHN 108 | Race, Gender, and Power in America | 3 units |
| ETHN 142 | Filipina/o/x Community Issues | 3 units |
| GEOG 110 | Cultural Geography | 3 units |
| HIST 235 | History of Ethnic Groups in the United States | 3 units |
| HIST 240 | History of Ethnic Groups in California | 3 units |
| Area 7: College Success | ||
| COUN 100 | College Success | 3 units |
General Education - Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Starting Fall 2025, the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) became the singular general education pathway for California Community College students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for transfer to both the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC).
Up to (21) major course units may be double counted to apply to meet general education requirements. This degree does not require the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements.
Elective courses: If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum requirement of 60 CSU transferable units.
Please refer to Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.