Pre-Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Transfer Pattern

General Education - 37-38 Credits

Degree Requirements - 3 Credits

Program Requirements - 18 Credits

• PALG 101 - Introduction to Law 3 Credits.

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• PRLW 101 - Introduction to Law 3 Credits.

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• PRLW 103 - Legal Research I 3 Credits.
• CRJU 120 - Criminal Law 3 Credits.
• CRJU 122 - Criminal Justice and the Constitution 3 Credits.
• PRLW 207 - Civil Law 3 Credits.
• PRLW 230 - Legal Research II 3 Credits.

Program Electives - 6 Credits

(Choose two courses)

• PRLW 108 - Real Property 3 Credits.
• PRLW 203 - Estates and Trusts 3 Credits.
• PRLW 205 - Administrative Law 3 Credits.
• PRLW 206 - Family Law 3 Credits.
• PRLW 208 - Worker’s Compensation 3 Credits.
• PRLW 217 - Contracts & Corporations 3 Credits.
• PRLW 225 - Debt and Bankruptcy 3 Credits.
• CRJU 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits.

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• CRJU 126 - Vehicle Laws and Accident Investigation 3 Credits.

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• PALG 126 - Vehicle Laws and Accident Investigation 3 Credits.

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• CRJU 128 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 3 Credits.

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• PALG 128 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 3 Credits.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 64-65*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 65-66 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Transfer Pattern Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

1. develop legal writing, research, and communication skills;
2. identify the state and federal legal systems, and compare and contrast their functions in the areas of criminal and civil law;
3. evaluate the impact of history and human behavior, including the various factors (social, political, economic, and cultural) on the development of law and the legal system in the United States; and
4. develop analytical and critical thinking skills that relate to the field of law.

Transfer Pattern Description:

This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a four-year baccalaureate degree with a major in Law or a similar program. Beyond the general education requirements and other degree, program and elective requirements, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the anticipated transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or advisor for information about specific requirements.

This curriculum is designed to transfer to University of Baltimore’s Jurisprudence Program, University of Maryland University College’s Legal Studies Program, and Stevenson University’s Paralegal Studies Program. Courses in the Pre-Law curriculum include an examination of the structure and function of the state and federal legal systems, the development of fundamental research skills, and an introduction to core concepts covered in law school. Students will have the opportunity to explore specific areas of the law as electives, such as family law, real estate law, and business law, among other courses. Most importantly, this course of study will enhance the fundamental critical thinking skills that are necessary for success in the study of law.

Semester Sequence

• Pre-Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Transfer Pattern Semester Sequence