Pre-Legal Studies
This program is designed to provide a background useful in the study and practice of law. College study prepares the student for law school by developing English comprehension and usage; understanding of political economics and social and cultural institutions; and the ability to think logically and creatively. The choice of program of study should be determined by the student's academic interests and professional objectives in law. Subjects providing a useful background for the study or practice of law include economics, sociology, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, accounting, and business administration.
A student must usually have a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree before beginning the professional study of law. There are no restrictions on the field in which the degree is earned. CWC also has programs in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security .
Associate of Arts Degree
| General Education Requirements | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 | ||
| Writing Level II (WR2) | ( In program) | ||
| U.S & Wyoming Constitution (POLS 1000) | 3 | ||
| ARTS | 3 | ||
| DIV | 3 | ||
| HUM | 3 | ||
| LSCI | 4 | ||
| MATH | 3 | ||
| ORAL | (In program) | ||
| PEAC | 1 | ||
| SOC | (In program) | ||
| UNST | 1 | ||
| WELL | 1 | ||
| Program Requirements | |||
| BADM | 2010 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BADM | 2020 | Business Law II | 3 |
| CO/M | 1030 | Interpersonal Communication (ORAL) | 3 |
| CRMJ | 2100 | Politics & Judicial Process | 3 |
| CRMJ | 2120 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ | 2140 | Criminal Legal Procedures | 3 |
| CRMJ | 2145 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRMJ | 2230 | Law of Evidence | 3 |
| ECON | 1010 | Macroeconomics (SOC) | 3 |
| ENGL | 1020 | English Composition II (WR2) | 3 |
| SOC | 1000 | Sociological Principles (SOC) | 3 |
| Program Electives | |||
| HIST | 1210 | U.S. History I OR | |
| HIST | 1220 | U.S. History II | 3 |
| General Electives | 3 | ||
| Total | |
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64 |