Legal Studies Minor

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About the Program

The rule of law is a concept vital to any understanding of the world in which we live. The Legal Studies Minor is thus intended to meet the needs of all students who have an interest in the subject, regardless of their major, as well as serving the interests of students who have plans to attend law school after graduation. In that regard, the minor offers a variety of perspectives on the laws that help illuminate the principles, practices, and policies associated with the subject to the benefit of all students in general, as well as future practitioners.

Program Requirements

This minor is a total of 18 credits.

Required Courses: 6 credits

Students must complete the following core courses:

CJC 2050 - American Judicial System Credits: 3
PSC 3150 - Law and Society Credits: 3

Legal and Constitutional Thought Courses: 6 credits

Students must take a minimum of 6 credits from the courses below:

CJC 3110 - Constitutional Issues in Criminal Procedure and Evidence Credits: 3
PHI 3430 - Philosophy of Law Credits: 3
PSC 3120 - Constitutional Law I: Powers of Government Credits: 3
PSC 3180 - Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 6 credits

Students must take a minimum of 6 credits from the elective courses below:

CHS 3200 - Chicanos and the Law Credits: 3
CJC 2100 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
JMP 3780 - Communication Law Credits: 3
MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I Credits: 3
MGT 3220 - Legal Environment of Business II Credits: 3
MGT 3230 - International Business Law Credits: 3
NAS 3110 - Federal Indian Law Credits: 3
PSC 3190 - Trial Advocacy Lab Credits: 3
PSC 3320 - International Law Credits: 3
SOC 3550 - Sociology of Law Credits: 3
GWS 3310 - Women and the Law Credits: 3
Note: A legal-oriented internship within any department with the approval of that department and minor can be used in the elective category.

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	6 credits
Legal and Constitutional Thought Courses	6 credits
Elective Courses	6 credits
Total for the Legal Studies Minor	18 credits