Certificates in Law Studies. Certificate of Achievement in Court Personnel/Pre-law Court Personnel/Pre-law Program Mike Maloney, Director (530) 879-4349 Department Office: AHPS 144 (530) 895-2401 Counseling and Advising: (530) 895-2378 About the Program This program is designed around a core of law-related courses. From this basic core, a student can expand into a number of specialized areas such as pre-law, court personnel, paralegal, law enforcement, public administration, social welfare, and probation. Students entering the program should have a high level of reading and writing ability. It is recommended that students still in high school concentrate on English and business skills. The AS degree should be considered a step towards a higher degree or specialized instruction. To obtain an Associate's degree, students must complete both the major requirements and the graduation requirements. Career Opportunities There are many opportunities available including: positions in a private law firm, district attorney's office, court, social welfare agency, educational institution and all law enforcement-related offices. Certificate of Achievement in Court Personnel/Pre-law (29 Units) Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of complex laws, court decisions, the court system and legal process and their impact on government, business and society. Demonstrate effective critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills. Effectively interpret, integrate, synthesize and apply complex information from multiple sources. Required courses for the certificate: Criminology Administration of Justice Legal Research Criminal Law Evidence Criminal Investigation Criminal Procedure Work Experience-AJ Beginning Legal Office Procedures Advanced Legal Office... [-]