Minor in Legal Reasoning
This program is made available through the Law School Preparation Institute (LSPI). The program is designed for majors from all colleges. For students in the College of Liberal Arts, the program fulfills the requirement of a minor. The program allows students to study various aspects of the law and legal issues. Through the program, students become familiar with the reading, writing, and analytical skills necessary for law school and a career in the legal field. The program is valuable for students intending to apply to law school. Students are required to complete twelve (12) hours of core courses and six (6) hours of electives.
Degree Plan
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses: | ||
POLS 4325 | Spec Topics in Law & Politics | 3 |
Core Course: | ||
POLS 3322 | Law and Society | 3 |
or POLS 4322 | Legal Reasoning | |
RWS 3365 | Adv Composition:Rhet Theory | 3 |
RWS 3366 | Advanced Composition: Argument | 3 |
Minor Electives: | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Legal Environment of Business | ||
Immigration Law and Admin | ||
American Legal History | ||
Philosophy of Law | ||
International Law and Politics | ||
Psychology and the Law | ||
Technical Writing | ||
Total Hours | 18 |