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2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Pre-Law - Associate of Arts


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AA Pre-Law can lead to university transfer for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, or Bachelor of Arts in Government.  AA Pre-Law students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work. 

First Year Fall Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 13


First Year Spring Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 11


First Year Summer Semester


The following classes can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester. 

Total Hours: 6


First Year Total Hours: 33


Second Year Fall Semester


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 12


Second Year Spring Semester


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 9


Second Year Summer Semester


The following classes can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester. 

  • Social/Behavioral Science Core 3 credit hours. (FY) 2  (080)

Total Hours: 3


Second Year Total Hours: 27


Grand Total Hours: 60


1 Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA Pre-Law degree.
2 Meet with an academic advisor to discuss degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer course.
FOS Field of Study Course
FY Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring.

Transfer Outlook

AA Pre-Law (PLAW) can lead to university transfer for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, or Bachelor of Arts in Government.  AA PLAW students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable course work. 

Career Outlook

Paralegal - $33,098* w/Associate Degree

Criminal Investigator - $37,985* w/Police Academy graduation + Experience

Lawyer - $66,373* w/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas

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