Academic Catalog

Political and Legal Studies BA

Political and Legal Studies - 36 Credits

According to Daniel Webster, "Justice is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together." Our political/legal studies degree offers you the opportunity, through an intense program of study, to evaluate political and legal principles. The program focuses on the liberal arts study of law and political science and includes practical skills such as legal research and writing; oral and written advocacy; and the opportunity for internships and field experience.

Major Requirements

Core Credits: 36.00

PLS 105Politics and Government -X

3

PLS 110American Legal System -Q

3

PLS 210Law, Ethics and Morality -U

3

PLS 213Critical Thinking About Politics -i

3

PLS 245Introduction to Advocacy

3

PLS 304American Political Theory

3

PLS 306Criminal Law and Procedure

3

PLS 312International Law and Politics

3

PLS 411Special Topics: Legal Studies

3

PLS 415Senior Seminar

3

PLS 445Constitutional Law

3

PRL 304Electronic Legal Research

3