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Your First Step toward Law School

The Law, Public Policy, and Society program is your insight into how laws shape communities, influence social change, and impact everyday lives. This degree for transfer not only builds a strong foundation for careers in government, public service, legal support, and advocacy—fields where informed decision-making and ethical leadership are essential—but sets the stage for further studies in law and policy at a UC or CSU. 

Program of Study

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    Associate Degree
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    Transfer Degree
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    Credit Certificate
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    Non-Credit
  • Limited Enrollment
    Limited Enrollment
  • Online Options Available
    Online Options

Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer

Associate of Arts for Transfer

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This degree highlights interdisciplinary coursework appropriate for a student considering law school. Your studies will emphasize the development of logical, analytical and communication skills, introduces students to the legal field. You will also prepare for further study in majors such as Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Communication Studies, History, or Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Program Code

MAA1008

Units

26 - 27 Units

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Why study law and public policy?

Whether addressing social justice issues, shaping public policy, or supporting legal processes, students studying law and public policy stand to gain tools that make meaningful differences in their communities. You can also build a strong foundation for careers in law, government, nonprofit organizations, as well as gain critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and effective communication skills.

What You'll Learn

  • How to evaluate current legal and social issues by applying the relevant judicial framework.

  • How to analyze issues by applying relevant rules of law, ethical standards, and social mores.

  • How to produce and evaluate arguments based on appropriate legal concepts and evidence.

  • An understanding of the impact of the law and legal system on traditionally marginalized or minoritized communities and individuals.

Why Choose MVC?

Moreno Valley College's School of Public Safety offers some of the region's largest public safety education and training programs at the Ben Clark campus.

Ben Clark and the Law Enforcement Program is the result of a partnership between MVC, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, and Riverside County Probation Department. 

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