(3 credits)The minor in Studies in the Law is offered for students who are interested in learning more about law and the American legal system. Law is the binding force in society. It reflects the values of society and is constantly changing as society changes. Law deals with issues such as justice, equity, and the balance between the rights of individuals and the public interest.
This minor introduces students to the historical and current issues facing society through its legal system. The minor is not designed to prepare students to work as paralegals.
Required courses: (7 credits)
| LE 101 | Introduction to the American Legal System (3 credits) |
| LE 208 | Legal Research (4 credits) |
Elective courses: (12 credits)
At least 6 credits must be on the 300-level. Electives may be taken from all legal studies courses, except LE 480/1. Minors may not take LE 480 or LE 481, Legal Internship I and II. Students must meet the prerequisites for elective courses.
Other courses that may be used as electives (no more than one from this category)
| EN 372 | Law in Literature (3 credits) |
| LW 121 | Contracts and Agency (3 credits) |
| LW 122 | The Law of Property, Sales and Negotiable Instruments (3 credits) |
| MSS 440 | Communications Law (3 credits) |
| PL 202 | Logical Reasoning (3 credits) |
| PO 317 | International Law (3 credits) |
| PO 353 | American Constitutional Law (3 credits) |
| PO 354 | Civil Rights I (3 credits) |
| PO 355 | Civil Rights II (3 credits) |
| PO 357 | Supreme Court and Foreign Policy (3 credits) |
| PS 383 | Psychology and the Law (3 credits) |
| SO 383 | Sociology of Law (3 credits) |