Associate of Arts (AA) in Law and Society: Criminal Justice Emphasis

Program Overview

The Law and Society, Associate of Arts (AA): Criminal Justice Emphasis program provides a comprehensive understanding of law and legal systems from various perspectives. It combines the study of law with sociology, psychology, economics, and philosophy, preparing students for careers in law, criminal justice, or further education in law school or graduate school. The program fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and an understanding of the role of law in society.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Law and Society, Associate of Arts(AA):Criminal Justice Emphasis is a major that seeks to understand the nature of law and legal institutions from various perspectives. It is an interdisciplinary degree with the primary responsibility within the Political Science department and electives from the Administration of Justice department. This degree is designed for individuals who seek both a liberal education as well as preparation for graduate school or law school, particularly at the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Objective

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of law and legal systems from various perspectives, combining the study of law with sociology, psychology, economics, and philosophy.
• To prepare individuals for careers related to law, criminal justice, or further education in law school or graduate school.
• To foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and an understanding of the role of law in society.

Outline: (Program Structure)

Department Requirements:

• AJ 101: Introduction To The Administration Of Justice (3 units)
• AJ 107: Concepts Of Criminal Law (3 units)
• ECON 101/H: Microeconomics/Microeconomics, Honors (3-4 units) OR ECON 102/ECON 102H: Macroeconomics/Macroeconomics, Honors (4 units)
• PHIL 205: Introduction to Logic (3 units)
• POLS 101: American Government And Politics (3 units)
• POLS 151: Law And Society (3 units)
• PSY 100/100H: General Psychology/General Psychology (3-4 units)
• PSY 150: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4 units)
• SOC 101/101H: Introduction To Sociology/Introduction To Sociology, Honors (3-4 units)
Total Required Units: 28 units

Career:

• Law enforcement
• Probation and Parole
• Corrections
• Court Administration
• Policy Analysis
• Legal Research
• Paralegal
• Lawyer or Attorney (requires continuing education/law school)