Legal Studies: The mission of the Legal Studies program is to prepare students for entry into a career in law, court administration, and corrections by providing them with the necessary skills they will need in the legal field or related careers.
Program Learning Outcomes for Legal Studies
- Evaluate procedural legal problems
- Identify fundamental legal concepts and demonstrate an awareness of the significance of the law and the rule of law
- Analyze legal issues and principals
- Develop oral communication and advocacy skills
- Research case law and statutes
- Evaluate comparative law perspectives
Courses for Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
In addition to the core curriculum, students seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies will need to complete the following courses:
- Computer Applications
- Introduction to Legal Studies
- Law and Politics
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Evidence
- Criminal Procedure
- Logic Reasoning, Legal Philosophy
- Business Law
- Legal Research and Writing
- Criminal Investigations
- Family Law
- Mock Trial
AND select nine (9) electives from the following:
- Criminology
- Victimology
- Law, Psychology and Morality
- Law in Literature
- Administrative Law
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Internship
- International Law
- Peace, Ware and Treason
- Negotiations
- Special Topics
- Introduction to Law Enforcement
- Probation, Penitentiary and Parole
- Torts
- National Security Law
- Comparative Law
- Moot Court
- Internship II
- Property, Wills and Estates
- Civil Procedure
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