Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
This program is designed to meet the needs of today’s society for individuals with increased levels of legal knowledge. Legal employers cite an increasing need for employees with substantial research skills, advanced critical thinking abilities, and sophisticated communication techniques.
Graduates of the program will be able to consider careers in a number of different settings in the legal world. The emerging fields of environmental law, intellectual property law, and the increasing application of law in the banking and real estate industries provide unique opportunities. In addition, the dual concentration of law and liberal arts provides students with the best possible preparation for law school.
This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the program. Course sequence may vary as long as prerequisites are met.
Freshman Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
Hours
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INFO1001
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Technology and Society
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3
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INFO1003
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Computer Applications
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3
|
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ENGL1001
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English Composition I
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3
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ENGL1003
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Writing about Literature
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3
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LGLS1100
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Introduction to Law
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3
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LGLS1103
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Real Estate Law
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3
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LGLS1207
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Contracts and Uniform Commercial Code
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3
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LGLS2107
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Family Law
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3
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SOCI1001
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Elective (Math)
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3
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ACAD1001
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First Year Experience
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2
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17
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|
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15
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Sophomore Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
Hours
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GOVT1108
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American Government
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3
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ENGL2102
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Advanced Composition
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3
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LGLS2200
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Corporation Law
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3
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LGLS2105
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Estates, Trusts and Estate Administration
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3
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LGLS2203
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Litigation
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3
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LGLS2300
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Legal Writing Techniques
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3
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LGLS2208
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Legal Research Techniques
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3
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LGLS2900 PSYC1001
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Career Internship or
Introduction to Psychology
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3
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LGLS2600
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Computer Applications for the Legal Profession
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3
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Elective (Humanities)
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3
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15
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15
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Junior Year
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Fall Semester
|
Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
|
Credit
Hours
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ACCT1001
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Accounting Principles I
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3
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GOVT3001
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Political Theory
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3
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LGLS2102
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Criminal Law
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3
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PHIL1001
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Introduction to Philosophy
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3
|
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PHIL3001
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Ethics
|
3
|
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Elective (Open)
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3
|
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Elective (EN 2000+)
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3
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Elective (Humanities)
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3
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|
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Elective (Science with Lab)
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4
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Elective (Science with Lab)
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4
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16
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16
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Senior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
Hours
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ENGL2003
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Public Speaking
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3
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GOVT4100
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American Constitutional Law
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3
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HIST3100
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American Constitutional History
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3
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LGLS4100
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Directed Legal Study
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3
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LGSL3001
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Advanced Legal Writing and Analysis
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3
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Elective (Open)
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3
|
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LGLS4001
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Advanced Civil Litigation
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3
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Elective (Open)
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3
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Elective (Open)
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3
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Elective (Non-Western Culture)
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3
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15
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15
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Total Credits:
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124
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Career Opportunities:
Upon completion of this major, students will have the option of choosing to pursue immediate employment as a paralegal or continuing their education in law school.
