(19 credits)
This program is designed to introduce the student to the nature and significance of law in Western society. Required and elective courses examine the role of law in America; the history, organization, and dynamics of legal institutions; the relationship of law to contemporary social questions; legal principles governing business, commerce, and labor; and law in the contemporary international system.
Notes:
- Upper-division selected-topic courses (393 or 493) may, by prior approval of the department chair, count for credit in the Law & Politics minor.
- A maximum of two courses used to meet the requirements of this minor can also be used for a distinct minor/major.
- Students must earn a grade of C- or better in courses used for the Law & Politics minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (7 Credits) | ||
| POL250 | Introduction to Law | 4 |
| POL351 | Constitutional Law: National Government 1 | 3 |
| or POL352 | Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties | |
| Electives (12 Credits) | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Blacks and the American Law | ||
| Legal Environment of Business 2 | ||
or BUS272 | Business Law for Accountants | |
| Mass Media Law | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| The American Judiciary | ||
| Political Obligation and Punishment | ||
| Constitutional Law: National Government 1 | ||
or POL352 | Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties | |
| Criminal Law & Procedure | ||
| Sex Discrimination and the Law | ||
| International Law | ||
| Juvenile Delinquency | ||
| Criminological Theory | ||
| Reproductive Law and Policy | ||
| Total Credits | 19 | |
