Legal Studies Minor
The purpose of the minor in legal studies is to allow students to develop a greater understanding of the impact of law and legal institutions on society and public policy. Students study the sources and evolution of law, the legal process, and how law functions in a complex social, political, and economic system.
The minor consists of 18 credits. The two required foundation courses introduce legal methodology, including legal analysis, the Socratic method, and case law studies. In addition, students select two courses on specific applications of the law and two courses on the larger social and ethical dimensions of the law. The requirements of the minor should complement and supplement the majors of students with diverse career goals.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GBUS 20300 | Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| GBUS 20400 | Legal Environment of Business II | 3 |
| or GBUS 30700 | Commercial Law | |
| Applied Law Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits from the Legal Studies Minor Applied Law Elective group. | 6 | |
LGST 3xxxx to 4xxxx level courses | ||
GBUS 3xxxx to 4xxxx level courses | ||
TVR 31300 to 31305: Topics in Media Law and Policy | ||
| Government and Media | ||
| Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Policy | ||
| Labor Relations in Sport | ||
| Communication at the Bargaining Table | ||
| Oral Advocacy in Arbitration and the Courts | ||
| Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits from the Legal Studies Minor SPEC Elective group. | 6 | |
SOCI 1xxxx to 4xxxx level courses | ||
PHIL 1xxxx to 4xxxx level courses | ||
POLT 1xxxx to 4xxxx level courses | ||
| Introduction to Law and the Media | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |