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Associate of Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer
- Irvine, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate of Arts for Transfer in Law, Public Policy, And Society is an associate degree for transfer to the CSU system offered through the Paralegal department at Irvine Valley College.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Knowledge and skills relevant to Law
- Public Policy
- And Society for Transfer. Official learning outcomes require confirmation.
Career outcomes
- Paralegal
- Law firms
- Corporations
- Insurance companies
- Administrative agencies
- Local governments
Curriculum
- CSU transfer degree
- Full-time sample plan. Key courses: Introduction to Administration of Justice
- Criminal law
- Communication
- American Government
- Introduction to Ethics
- English composition and statistics. The page gives these as sample-plan courses. Total units are not stated on the programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion (diploma
- GED or HiSET)
- Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20
- English proficiency proof unless waived (TOEFL iBT 3.5 new scale
- IELTS 4.5
- Duolingo 80
- ITEP 3.5)
- Under-18 applicants submit the Guardian Procedures form. Source: https://www.ivc.edu/international/admission.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (high school diploma or equivalent), Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20 (32, 920 USD), Proof of English proficiency unless native English or English-medium high school, Transfer students already on F-1 apply on rolling admission.
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
- TOEFL iBT 52 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 3.5 on new scale (exams on/after 2026-01-21)
- TOEFL PBT 470
- PTE Academic 41
- Cambridge 160
- Duolingo 80
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Affidavit of Support
- Bank Statement
- English Proficiency Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through CCCApply
- Choosing Student Visa (F-1 or M-1)
- No application fee is stated. Upload high school transcripts
- Passport
- A bank statement (under 4 months old) with Affidavit of Support
- English proof in the International Student Application Portal. Advisors process applications in 3-5 business days. After admission
- Download the acceptance letter and I-20 from the portal and pay the required district health insurance. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,288 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business Sciences |
| Department | Paralegal |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $12,288 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 52 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 3.5 on new scale (exams on/after 2026-01-21), TOEFL PBT 470, PTE Academic 41, Cambridge 160, Duolingo 80.