Apr 18, 2024

2020-2021 General Catalog

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2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Legal Studies (Minor)

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Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to recall basic legal terminology.
Students will be able to describe the application of procedural and substantive law within the American Legal System and illustrate legal analysis.

Program Information

Please note that CJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice is a prerequisite for the elective CJ courses below, but it will not count toward requirements of this minor.
All internships must be law-related; thus, approval of the Undergraduate Legal Studies Director is needed before counting them in the minor.

Legal Studies Minor Curriculum Summary (18 Credits)

Required Core Courses (12 Credits)

LEGL 1100 - Introduction to Law 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 2000 - Legal Research and Writing 3 Credit(s)
POLS 3120 - Courts 3 Credit(s)
POLS 3510 - Constitutional Law 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (6 Credits)

Select One of the Following (3 Credits)

CJ 1330 - Criminal Law 3 Credit(s)
CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1200 - Legal Ethics and Professionalism 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1500 - Family Law 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1700 - Torts 3 Credit(s)
LEGL 1900 - Civil Procedure 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)
PHIL 1250 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
POLS 1100 - American National Government 3 Credit(s)

Select One of the Following (3 Credits)

ACCT 3350 - Business Law and Ethics 3 Credit(s)
CJ 3320 - Criminal Procedure 3 Credit(s)
CJ 4890 - Internship 1 Credit(s) (3 credits required to meet minor requirements)
PHIL 3200 - Deductive Logic 3 Credit(s)
POLS 3520 - Civil Rights and Liberties 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 18

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