Law (PRE) Transfer Pathway (AA)

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A well-rounded background is critical to acceptance into a university law program. The American Bar Association encourages a challenging course schedule rather than a particular degree. Major universities have followed this approach to undergraduate studies for those going into law and suggest that a focus on the arts, science or mathematics can provide the skills needed to succeed in law school as effectively as the more traditional history, ethics or political science. The Association encourages courses requiring critical thinking, research skills and effective writing.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

PROGRAM MAP - Law (PRE) (AA)

Pathway Code: LAWP

Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)

Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core.

Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)

Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) 3 hour(s)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s) . (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).

NASELEC - Natural Science Lab Elective 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Social Science Elective(s) . (ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC). POL is recommended for Pre Law.

SOCELEC #1 - Social Science Elective #1 3 hour(s)
SOCELEC #2 - Social Science Elective #2 3 hour(s)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Humanities Elective(s) . (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included. This pathway recommends one Literature and one History elective.

LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature (T►) 3 hour(s) (or LIT 2550 or LIT 2551 )
HUMELEC - Humanities Elective 3 hour(s) (U.S. History Recommended - HIS 6411 or HIS 6412 )

Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)

To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway.

Recommended courses for this pathway: Additional Humanities or Social Science elective(s).

HUMELEC - Humanities Elective 3 hour(s) (Philosophy PHO 6447 or Ethics PHO 6460 recommended)
SOCELEC - Social Science Elective 3 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (27 hours)*

The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.

CRJ5411 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (T►) 3 hour(s)
POL6613 - Constitutional Law 3 hour(s)
CRJ5456 - Criminal Law (T►) 3 hour(s)
FOL2330 - Spanish I (T►) 5 hour(s)
Electives 13 hour(s) - Work with Advisor to determine appropriate courses. Additional Humanities, Social Science, Math or Science recommended.
In addition to the recommended transfer electives, PSY6720 - First Year Experience (FYE) is highly recommended as an elective for students enrolled in this pathway.
PSY6720 - First Year Experience 1 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

** Law (Pre) students are encouraged to decide on a challenging degree focus (see note at top of grid) to develop particular skills. Students should visit with a pre-law advisor to determine the best option for them based on their particular needs and interests.

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.