Legal Studies Major
Legal Studies, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies Program is appropriate for the student who is contemplating attending law school or graduate school following graduation and who has a strong interest in the humanities.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science Electives | 9 | |
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
| Humanities Electives | 9 | |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
| WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
| WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| GOV 100 | American Government | 3 |
| LAW 103 | Introduction to the American Legal System | 3 |
| LAW 220 | Business Law | 3 |
| LAW 232 | Principles of Litigation | 3 |
| LAW 240 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| LAW 241 | Computer Assisted Legal Research | 3 |
| LAW 246 | Tort Law | 3 |
| LAW 248 | Principles of Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| LAW 255 | Contract Law | 3 |
| LAW 260 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| LAW 330 | Advanced Litigation | 3 |
| LAW 371 | Evidence | 3 |
| LAW 415 | Advanced Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| LAW 450 | Legal Studies Capstone | 3 |
| LAW 490 | Legal Ethics | 3 |
| LAW 498 | Legal Studies Internship | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 29 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |