Pre-Law Transfer Major
Program Description: Students planning to pursue a career in law can complete two years of their general studies at Iowa Central Community College. Most colleges of law require a bachelor's degree prior to beginning legal studies. A bachelor's degree in a field such as Political Science, History, Psychology, Economics, Accounting, or Business Management helps to prepare undergraduates for the successful pursuit of a legal career. Depending on the area of interest, Pre-Law students at Iowa Central are encouraged to select additional courses related to Criminal Law and/or Business Law.
Iowa Central's Pre-Law curriculum helps to develop communication and critical thinking skills. It provides a basic understanding of institutions, economics, and human values, whether it is for preparation for admission to law school, a career as a legal assistant, or other careers requiring legal training. Pre-Law coursework at Iowa Central helps to provide the skills necessary for understanding the legal complexities of government, politics, business, and the criminal justice system.
1st
Semester |
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CCN |
Course
Title (click
for course description) |
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ENG-105 |
3.0 |
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PHI-145 |
3.0 |
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SDV-108 |
1.0 |
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POL-111 |
3.0 |
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SOC-200 |
3.0 |
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SOC-110 |
3.0 |
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Total
Semester Hours: |
16.0 |
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2nd
Semester |
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CCN |
Course
Title (click
for course description) |
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ENG-106 |
3.0 |
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POL-112 |
3.0 |
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MAT-111 |
4.0 |
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BUS-185 |
3.0 |
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PSY-111 |
3.0 |
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Total
Semester Hours: |
16.0 |
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3rd
Semester |
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CCN |
Course
Title (click
for course description) |
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SPC-101 |
3.0 |
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POL-121 |
3.0 |
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| OR | ||
ANT-105 |
3.0 |
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BIO-102 |
3.0 |
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BIO-103 |
1.0 |
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BUS-186 |
3.0 |
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3.0 |
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Total
Semester Hours: |
16.0 |
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| 4th Semester | ||
CCN |
Course Title (click for course description) | |
SOC-185 |
3.0 |
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SOC-115 |
3.0 |
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CSC-110 |
3.0 |
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CRJ-132 |
3.0 |
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3.0 |
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Total
Semester Hours: |
15.0 |
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