Legal Studies Minor

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(24 credits)

The legal studies minor is intended to complement any number of majors. For those intending to enter law school, or for those seeking careers which involve knowledge of the law and legal system, the legal studies minor offers a strong grounding in these areas. Legal studies minors gain a strong understanding of: legal research and writing, the dynamics of the American legal system, and the nature and various aspects of American law.

Political Science Core Requirement (15 credits):

PSCI 107 - Leadership, Ethics, and Democracy 3 credits
PSCI 201 - Introduction to American Politics 3 credits
PSCI 211 - Legal Research 3 credits
PSCI 308 - The Judicial Process 3 credits
PSCI 317 - American Constitutional Law I: An Introduction 3 credits

Directed Electives (3 credits):

Select one course from the following:

ACCT 200 - Survey of Accounting 3 credits
BUS 201 - Principles of Accounting I 3 credits
COMM 312 - Introduction to Persuasion Theory 3 credits
COMM 416 - Cross-Cultural Communication 3 credits
COMM 483 - Gender Communication 3 credits
PHIL 105 - Introduction to Logic 3 credits

Electives (6 credits):

Select two courses from the following:

BUS 263 - Legal Environment and Business 3 credits
CRIM 280 - Law of Criminal Justice 3 credits
CRIM 355 - The Economics of Crime 3 credits
or
ECON 355 - The Economics of Crime 3 credits
CRIM 420 - Criminal Law and Procedure I 3 credits
CRIM 421 - Criminal Law and Procedure II 3 credits
PHIL 325 - Philosophy of Law 3 credits
PSCI 421 - Topics in Legal Studies 3 credits
PSCI 418 - American Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 3 credits
PSCI 419 - Law and American Society 3 credits
PSCI 473 - International Law 3 credits
PSY 306 - Psychology and the Legal System 3 credits

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