Legal Studies Minor

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The Minor in Legal Studies is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by a number of departments in the College of Liberal Arts. The purpose of the course work composing the minor is to expose students to a variety of disciplinary approaches to law, including philosophical, historical, sociological, and political in preparation for a potential law-related career. Skill-based courses in critical thinking and reading great books offer students preparation for both the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and law school. Students minoring in Legal Studies must complete one (1) course from each of the six (6) component categories with a grade of C or higher.

Government Component

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POSC 201 - American National Government 3 Credits
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PHIL 223 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Politics 3 Credits
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POSC 402 - Political Theory 3 Credits

Constitutional Component

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PHIL 441 - Philosophy and Constitutional Thought 3 Credits
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POSC 415 - American Constitutional Law 3 Credits
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HIST 337 - American Constitutional History 3 Credits

Law Component

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PHIL 343 - Philosophy of Law 3 Credits
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POSC 405 - International Law 3 Credits
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SOCI 315 - Sociology of Law 3 Credits

Critical Thinking Component

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PHIL 302 - Introduction to Formal and Informal Logic 3 Credits
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ENGL 354 - Advanced Composition 3 Credits
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SOCI 201 - Sociological Writing 3 Credits

Ethics Component

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PHIL 423 - Ethics and the Law 3 Credits
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PHIL 320 - Global Ethical Issues 3 Credits
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POSC 412 - Global Justice 3 Credits

Great Books Component

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PHIL 443 - Great Works Seminar 3 Credits
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ENGL 418 - Introduction to Shakespeare 3 Credits
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SOCI 451 - Social Thought and the Concept of Race 3 Credits