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LEGAL STUDIES (LM) PROGRAM
Effective: Fall 2002

The Legal Studies major leads to an A.A. degree or to a transfer program.  This major provides students with general knowledge of the philosophy of law, the legal process, legal institutions, and legal reasoning. This is not a paralegal or a para-professional major.

The major for the A.A. Degree consists of 35 units. Additionally, a course in computer literacy is required for all students. This requirement can be satisfied by completing any of the following:

  • Completion of PLS 110 - Computer Literacy for Paralegals  

  • BUS 170 - Word Processing in Business-Basic and BUS 171 - Word Processing in Business-Advanced

  • By examination

REQUIRED COURSES
LS 121 or PLS 121 Introduction to Law
3
LS 145 Legal Ethics
3
LS 240 or PLS 240 Civil Liberties and Procedures
3
LS 245 or PLS 245 Civil Litigation
3
LS 150 or LS 150 Legal Research
3
LS 155 or PLS 155 Legal Writing
2
LS 290 or PLS 290 Contemporary Legal Issues
2
PHIL 115 Logic and Critical Thinking
3
POSC 101 Introduction to Politics and American Political Institutions
3
POSC 102 Introduction to United States and California Governments
3
POSC 105 European Governments
3
ELECTIVES (Select 6 units)
LS 190 or PLS 190 Clinical Studies
3
PLS 140 Contract Law
3
PLS 261 Torts and Personal Injury
3
PLS 263 Administrative Law
2
PLS 265 Criminal Law and Procedures
2
LS 295 Directed Study in Legal Studies
1, 2, 3
TOTAL UNITS  
35
 

For more detailed information, contact the Paralegal/Legal Studies Advisor, Angelo J. Corpora at (760) 744-1150 x2501 or the Palomar College Business Education Department at (760) 744-1150 x2488.