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academic catalog regarding the specific number and type of English or
Political Science classes that should be taken in order to satisfy theminor
requirement.
* Pleasealso seeParalegal –A.A.S. andParalegal Certificate
Minor Program inLegal Studies
A minor in Legal Studies will provide students from across disciplines the
opportunity to enrich their intellectual pursuits through the study and application
of law and its impact on society. Particular emphasis will be placed on legal
principles and terminology, critical thinking and the development of legal
research andwriting skills. Thisminor will be an appropriate choice for students
who are majoring in or planning to work in fields that are affected by legal
regulation and who are interested in attending law school or pursuing graduate
studies.
Learningobjectivesof theLegal Studiesminor:
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To apply critical thinkingand reasoning to theanalysis of legal
and societal issues
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To provide studentswith fundamental knowledgeof legal
principles and terminology
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To emphasize thedevelopment of students’ legal research and
writing abilities
To fulfill aminor in Legal Studies, studentsmust complete aminimum of 18
semester hours of coursework with 12 hours of upper-division coursework.
Students will complete 2 lower-division courses and 4 upper-division courses to
complete the 18 hours required for theminor in Legal Studies.
A grade of “C”
or higher is required in all courses in theminor.
Depending on a student’s
major, a student pursuing a minor in Legal Studies might exceed the total
number of attempted hours that can be applied toward financial aid.
Lower DivisionRequiredCourses..........................................6hours
PARA 1101– Introduction to Law&Ethics................................. 3 hours
PARA 2205–Legal Research&Writing.................................... 3 hours
Upper DivisionRequiredCourses..........................................6hours
PARA 4030–Advanced Legal Research&Writing.................... 3 hours
POLS4425/CRJU3420–Constitutional Law............................. 3 hours
Upper DivisionElectives
(Choose2 courses from the following): .................................6hours
CRJU/SOCI 3100–Criminology................................................ 3 hours
CRJU 4200–Criminal JusticeEthics......................................... 3 hours
CRJU 4420–LawandSociety.................................................. 3 hours
POLS4424– Judicial Process .................................................. 3 hours
POLS4426–Civil Liberties....................................................... 3 hours
POLS4427–Equal Rights inAmerica....................................... 3 hours
Total ProgramRequirements................................................18hours
