The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer (AA-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society) is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the development of communication skills, introduces students to the legal field, and prepares students for further study in a variety of majors deemed “similar” at the California State University (CSU) including but not limited to American Studies, Communications, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Global Intelligence and National Security, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Social and Behavioral Science. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within those majors) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

For students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in pre-law, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) accepts this degree as similar to their Political Science with an option in Law and Society, Sonoma State University accepts it for their degree in Philosophy with Pre-Law/Applied Ethics, and CSU, Chico accepts it for Political Science with a Legal Studies emphasis. 

For students interested in Public Administration, the following CSU’s accept this degree as similar to their Public Administration majors: San Diego State University (SDSU), CSU Chico, and CSU Fullerton.

To earn an AA-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. A minimum of 31 semester units in the Law, Public Policy, and Society major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a "pass-no-pass" is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade.
4. Complete residency requirements. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Law, Public Policy, and Society AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements

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COMM R107 may only be chosen in this area if not used to complete the public speaking requirement above

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Describe the American legal system including its development, structure, and history.
• Articulate their views on legal and political issues.
• Evaluate diverse viewpoints.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of research methods and identify research questions, hypothesize and analyze, critique, and integrate source materials.