Pre-Law A.A./A.S.

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills
Write clear, well-organized documents.
Communicate effectively in personal and professional situations.
Know how to locate, evaluate, and use information sources.
Understand basic math and scientific terms/concepts and procedures/processes.

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Areas of Emphasis

A.A. and A.S. degree areas of emphasis suggest the courses that are most likely to transfer, but are not guaranteed. It is always best to contact your selected transfer university as early as possible.

A.S. / A.A. Degrees	Required Credits: 60
General Education Requirements :	41 Credits
English Composition	6 Credits
Speech Communication	3 Credits
Literature	3 Credits
Humanities and/or Fine Arts	6 Credits
Social/Behavioral Sciences	6 Credits
History	6 Credits
Natural Sciences lab course	8 Credits
Mathematics	3 Credits
Area of Emphasis Courses in the intended baccalaureate major:	19 Credits
Total Required – Associate Degree:	60 Credits

Foreign language courses are an additional requirement for the A.A. and B.A. degrees at Tennessee Board of Regents’ Universities.

To maximize transferability, students should identify and consult with the university to which they intend to transfer as early as possible.

Required: NSCC 1010 - First Year Experience 1 Credit

NSCC 1010 - First Year Experience 1 Credit

Pre-Law

In addition to the general education core and NSCC 1010 , these courses are recommended:

ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits *
ECON 2200 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits *
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits *
POLS 1030 - American Government 3 Credits *
POLS 1010 - Intro to Political Science 3 Credits *
POLS 2025 - State and Local Govt 3 Credits *

Note:

Association of American Law Schools does not recommend a specific pre-law curriculum.
This degree does not prepare you to work as a paralegal and is not approved by the American Bar Association.

* This course is part of the general education core.

Additional Course Requirements

The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students either demonstrate the appropriate skill levels in math, reading, and/or writing before enrolling in college-level courses or enroll in appropriate co-requisite experiences with college-level courses to develop competency in those skills while performing college-level work. ACT/SAT scores, classic ACCUPLACER test scores, next-generation ACCUPLACER test scores, or other relevant information determine whether a student needs to enroll in co-requisite courses in math, reading, and/or writing (English).