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Legal Studies Certificate

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
21-24

First Year

Semester 1

12-13 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Maj
ENGWR 300 * / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
Maj
POLS 301 / 481 H
Introduction to Government: United States
3
ME
BUS 345 / SOC 318 / ADMJ 349 / BUS 340
Law and Society
3
ME
HIST 310 / 311 / 320 / 321 / 483 H / 484 H / 486 H / 487 H
History of the United States (To 1877)
3

*If you don't place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.

Semester 2

9-11 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
ME
ENGWR 301 + / 302 + / 303 + / 482 H+
College Composition and Literature
3-4
ME
COMM 303 + / 311 +
Mediated Oral Communication
3
ME
STAT 300 * / 480 H / ECON 310 + / PSYC 330 *
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
3-4

+Prerequisite for ENGWR 301/302/303/482: ENGWR 300, ENGWR 488, or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for COMM 303/311: ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better (COMM 311 will allow concurrent enrollment)


*If you don't place directly in STAT 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT 300 or STAT 10/PSYC 330 combo course.

+Prerequisite for ECON 310: Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent with a grade of "C" or better

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate. The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Certificates of Achievement require a grade of "C" or better in each course with a minimum of 12 units completed at Sacramento City College.

Legal Studies Certificate

The legal studies certificate is designed to enhance opportunities for employment in the legal profession. For students interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession, check out the Community College Pathway to Law School.


This certificate aligns with the Law, Public Policy & Society ADT. To learn more, contact the counseling department or the faculty in the Administration of Justice Department.

Law School Transfer (2+2+3)

Community College Pathway to Law School is a transfer program designed to enhance opportunities in the legal profession for diverse populations. While racial or ethnic minorities comprise 60 percent of the California population, only 20 percent of the state’s lawyers are minorities.

Program Requirements of Law School Pathway Project

In order to successfully complete this program, the student must:

  • Complete the Community College Pathway to Law School orientation
  • Meet with a SCC counselor to create a Student Educational Plan
  • Successfully complete the required courses while in residence at Sacramento City College
  • Agree to release information pertinent to the program
  • Graduate/transfer from Sacramento City College

Published December 03, 2024

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