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Court Personnel/Pre-law

Program Year (2021-2022)

About the Program

This program is designed around a core of law-related courses. From this basic core, a student can expand into a number of specialized areas such as pre-law, court personnel, paralegal, law enforcement, public administration, social welfare, and probation. Students entering the program should have a high level of reading and writing ability. It is recommended that students still in high school concentrate on English and business skills. The AS degree should be considered a step towards a higher degree or specialized instruction.

There are many opportunities available including: positions in a private law firm, district attorney's office, court, social welfare agency, educational institution and all law enforcement-related offices.


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): Butte Local
Program Code: 11136.00AS

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of complex laws, court decisions, the court system and legal process and their impact on government, business and society.

  • Demonstrate effective critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.

  • Effectively interpret, integrate, synthesize and apply complex information from multiple sources.

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Required courses:
36 - 39 Units

Contacts

Marshall Haslem, Chair
(530) 895-2933

Department Office: AHPS 144
(530) 895-2402

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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