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Dec 04, 2024
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2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Legal Studies, Public Affairs Concentration, B.S.
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B.S., Legal Studies
The legal studies major provides students with an understanding of fundamental principles of law and analyzes the role and function of the American legal system within a societal and political context. The interdisciplinary course of study develops critical thinking and writing skills and prepares students for law-related careers, law school or graduate school. Three concentration options allow students to focus on particular career aspirations and interests.
The legal studies international track provides an opportunity for students to study abroad for a semester, expanding their experience and knowledge of global legal and policy issues, while directly furthering requirements for their bachelor’s degree. In partnership with universities in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Australia, legal studies students with a minimum 3.0 GPA may study abroad in either the spring semester of their sophomore year or fall semester of their junior year.
A two-semester internship in the final year of study combines classroom learning with on-the-job experience, enhancing employment opportunities after graduation. Placements are geared to the student’s area of concentration.
Students earning a B.S. degree in legal studies must complete a minimum of 125 credits, including the University Core Curriculum, common courses for legal studies majors, and designated courses for a legal studies concentration.
Following are common courses required for the major in legal studies: Restricted Electives
Legal Studies majors are also required to take the following courses as restricted electives, some of which may be used to satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements: Plus one of the following sequences:
Concentrations
Students select an area of concentration for the elective portion of the program. The concentrations consist of five courses that focus on a specific approach to the field of legal studies. Course selection is made with the assistance of the program adviser. Only the paralegal studies concentration is designed to prepare students to become paralegals. Concentration in Public Affairs
The public affairs concentration analyzes the application of law to public policy concerns, while developing critical thinking, legal research, and writing skills. Government regulation, vulnerable populations, and international, multicultural, and emerging issues are emphasized. This concentration prepares students for further education in law school, graduate school, or for careers in law-related fields and regulatory affairs in federal, state, or local governments, business, industry, and non-profit organizations. Concentration Requirements
Plus four of the following, or related courses, as approved by program adviser:
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