Legal Studies (A.A., A.S.)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.

General Education Requirement (31-36 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements 12-13 Credits
Knowledge Area Requirements 19-23 Credits

Associate of Arts Requirement (8 Credits)

Complete 8 credits of one foreign language beyond the 1010 level. All foreign language classes must be completed with a “C” (2.0) grade or higher.

Legal Studies Curriculum Summary (27 Credits)

Required Courses (12 Credits)

LEGL 1100 - Introduction to Law 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1200 - Legal Ethics and Professionalism 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1900 - Civil Procedure 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 2000 - Legal Research and Writing 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (15 Credits)

Select 15 credits from the following:

LEGL 1400 - Legal Interviewing, Investigation, and Case Prep 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1500 - Family Law 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1600 - Criminal Law and Procedure 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1700 - Torts 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 2100 - Estate Planning and Probate Law 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 2400 - Real Estate and Property Law 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 2600 - Business and Corporate Law 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 2890 - Internship 1 Credit(s)
LEGL 2900 - Administrative Law 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (0-2 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.