The Department
of Justice Studies, with participation from the Department of Political
Science, offers a certificate in law and the courts to undergraduate
students interested in pursuing careers in law, or enhancing skills
relative to the understanding of the law for law enforcement officers
and corrections officials. The program is open to students in all
majors, as well students interested in completion of the certificate
only.
| Required Courses: |
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| JUS 100 Workshop in Criminal Justice (Law and Courts) |
1-3 hours |
| POLS 320 Introduction to the Law |
3 hours |
| JUS 331 Criminal Law |
3 hours |
| JUS 335 Civil Liabilities |
3 hours |
| JUS 380 Topics (with appropriate content) |
1-6 hours |
| POLS 425 Legal Research Methods |
1-3 hours |
| JUS 600 Internship (Law and Courts) |
1-3 hours |
| POLS 621 American Civil Liberties |
3 hours |
| JUS 670 Independent Study (Law and Courts) |
1-3 hours |
| JUS 675 Seminar (with appropriate content) |
3 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE |
12 hours |
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