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2009-2010 University Catalog

Legal Studies Minor

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Banner Code: LGLS

The minor in legal studies focuses on the constitutional foundations, interpretation, processes, and functions of domestic and international law.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Public and International Affairs .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits in government, with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.

Two core courses (6 credits):

GOVT 103 - Introduction to American Government Credits: 3
GOVT 301 - Public Law and the Judicial Process Credits: 3

Four elective courses (12 credits) chosen from the list below

GOVT 480 - Internship, when relevant, may be used to partially meet this requirement with prior written approval of the undergraduate director.

GOVT 307 - Legislative Behavior Credits: 3
GOVT 414 - Politics of Race and Gender Credits: 3
GOVT 420 - American Political Thought Credits: 3
GOVT 422 - Constitutional Interpretation Credits: 3
GOVT 423 - Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties Credits: 3
GOVT 424 - Constitutional Law: Criminal Process and Rights Credits: 3
GOVT 446 - International Law and Organization Credits: 3
GOVT 452 - Administrative Law and Procedures Credits: 3

Total: 18 credits

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