Jan 30, 2025

2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49

2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Pre-Law, Associate of Arts

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School of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)

The purpose of the program is to prepare students interested in pursuing law to transfer into a pre-law concentration degree program at a four-year university. Students may transfer directly into sociology, philosophy, or political science programs on their path to the law degree.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

Financial Aid Considerations

This is a financial aid eligible program.

Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students may demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by Diploma/GPA , placement exam scores , or specific course work.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Term 4

Elective 3 credit hour(s)
Modern Language Elective 4 credit hour(s)
Program Approved Elective 6 credit hour(s)

Associate of Arts in Pre-Law 60-61 credit hours

* HIST 1162  recommended for students intending to transfer to the UNM.
* * MATH 1330  recommended for students intending to transfer to the UNM.
* * * SOC 1101  recommended for students intending to transfer to the UNM.
* * * * PSCI 2200  recommended for students intending to transfer to the UNM.

Program Approved Electives

ENG 2220 - Expository Writing 3 credit hour(s)
PHIL 2201 - Greek Philosophy 3 credit hour(s)
PHIL 2202 - Modern Philosophy 3 credit hour(s)
PSCI 2240 - International Politics 3 credit hour(s)
PSCI 2270 - Introduction to Public Policy 3 credit hour(s)
SOC 2205 - Crime Public Policy and the Criminal Justice System 3 credit hour(s)
or
SOC 2215 - Criminology 3 credit hour(s)
SOC 2211 - Social Problems 3 credit hour(s)
SOC 2213 - Deviant Behavior 3 credit hour(s)

Training & Development

On Campus

Community

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