LEGAL STUDIES (LS) (22.0000)
Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 120 Credits)
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies (LSBA) Program is to expand students’ critical and analytical thinking skills, advance students’ ability to communicate complex data, both verbally and written, and prepare students for higher-level positions within the legal profession, or gain admission to law school.
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General Education (39 Credits)
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SLS 1501College Study Skills1
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ENC 1101English Composition I3
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ENC 1102English Composition II3
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SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communications3
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Any Two Humanities Courses6
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PSY 1012General Psychology3
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Any Social Science Course3
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Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab7
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MAC 1105College Algebra I3
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STA 2014Introduction to Statistics4
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CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology3
Core Requirements (42 Credits)
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CCJ 2001Criminology3
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CJJ 2002Juvenile Delinquency3
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PLA 2104Legal Research & Writing I3
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PLA 2114Legal Research & Writing II3
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PLA 2201Introduction to Civil Procedure3
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PLA 2303Criminal Law & Procedures3
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PLA 3304Criminal Law (cross-reference: CJL4412)3
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PLA 3115Legal Research & Writing II (**)3
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PLA 3223Civil Litigation3
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PLA 3308Criminal Procedure (cross-reference: CJL3410)3
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PLA 3274Tort Law (cross-reference: CJL4044)3
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PLA 4885Constitutional Law (cross-reference: CJL3063)3
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PLA 3263The Law of Evidence (cross-reference: CJL 4133)3
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PLA 3464Business Organizations3
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PLA 3428The Law of Contracts3
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PLA 4950Legal Studies Capstone3
ELECTIVES (39 Credits)
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PLA 1426Contracts and Business Entities3
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BUL 2131Business Law3
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PLA 2700Professional Ethics and Liability3
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PLA 2273Introduction to Torts3
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CCJ 3011Juvenile Justice3
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CCJ 4644White Collar Crime3
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CCJ 4662Minorities and Crime3
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CJE 3721Forensic Psychology3
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CJE 4694Cyber Crime3
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CJL 4074Correctional Law3
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PLA 3434Business Organizations3
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PLA 3523Health Law & Ethics3
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PLA 3613Property Law3
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PLA 3803Domestic Relations Law3
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PLA 4116Legal Research & Writing IV (**)3
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PLA 4410Intellectual Property3
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PLA 4844Immigration Law3