Law (BA)
What is Law?
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Law provides a distinctive, interdisciplinary program for those with an interest in law. Students will emerge with a strong foundation in law, critical thinking and writing, ethics, political and legal theory, and legal and justice systems that will make them competitive for innovative and emerging employment opportunities in a variety of fields and industries or for pursuing graduate studies, potentially including law school. Moreover, this program will build on the distinctive training associated with law school combined with the expertise of Wayne State's liberal arts programs to promote informed, well-rounded, and civic-minded undergraduates who will be well-prepared to be the leaders of the future.
What can I do with a Law Degree?
There are numerous careers for which formal legal education is beneficial, but for which a J.D. is not required. These career opportunities are in all levels of federal, state and local governments, business, compliance, insurance, law enforcement and many legal or civically engaged organizations. Successful graduates of the program will develop a "skill toolkit" that will differentiate them and will make them competitive for innovative and emerging employment opportunities in a variety of fields and industries or for pursuing graduate studies.
Information Sessions
For upcoming information sessions, please visit clas.wayne.edu/programs/law/ba.
Macomb Community College Associate degree options
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- Law Enforcement (AAS)
- Paralegal (AAS)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Macomb Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1181 Communication 1 (or ENGL 1180) | 4 | ENG 1020 |
| ENGL 1190 Communication 2 | 4 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | *Pick One (1): ARAB, FREN, GRMN, ITAL or SPAN 1460 | 4 | 1 of 2 Foreign Language |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved mathematics | 4 | See advisor |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved science with lab | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | POLS 1000 Intro American Politics | 3 | PS 1010 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Law Pathway Courses | *ARAB, FREN, GRMN, ITAL or SPAN 1470 | 4 | 2 of 2 Foreign Language |
| BCOM 2050 Business Communication | 3 | ENG 3050 | |
| PHIL 2200 Intro to Logic | 3 | PHI 1050 | |
| | Choose one (1) of the following:
| 3 | BLW 2510, CRJ 1010, CRJ 3400, PHI 2320 or PS 3060 |
| Total Credits | 45 |
*All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must successfully demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to the two-course sequence in a single foreign language. Proficiency is demonstrated by completing courses numbered 1010 and 1020 in one of the following subject area codes: ASL, ARB, ARM, CHI, FRE, GER, GKA, GKM, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, POL, RUS, SPA, SWA, and UKR.
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 45 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 15-33 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-78 min. |
*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more information.
Macomb Community College recommendations: Associate of Arts (AA), Paralegal (AAS)
| Credit | |
|---|---|
| LEX 5000 Law in Social Context | 3 |
| LEX 5010 Law and Harm | 3 |
| LEX 5020 Legal Procedure | 3 |
| LEX 5030 Law and Transactions | 3 |
| LEX elective (see advisor) | 3 |
| Political and Legal Theory: Select two (2) courses (see advisor) | 6 |
| Legal and Justice System: Select one (1) course (see advisor) | 3 |
| Minor (optional concurrent degree; see advisor) | 18 |
| Total Credits | 42 |
NOTE: The required minor is satisfied per the associate degree. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at Wayne State and 21 credits at the 3000-level or higher (see advisor).
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 42 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor)
| 0-18 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 42-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Primary contacts
Macomb Community College
Counseling & Academic Advising
586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Wayne Advantage-Macomb
Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.
In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:
- Access to Wayne State's libraries
- A multipurpose WSU OneCard
- Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
- Comprehensive academic advising
- Wayne State events and student organizations
- Study abroad opportunities
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Macomb Community College will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.