Certificate in Law and the Courts
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.
Certificate Program Requirements |
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| JUS 100 Workshop in Criminal Justice (Corrections) | 1-3 hours |
| POLS 320 Introduction to the Law | 3 hours |
| JUS 331 Criminal Law | 3 hours |
| JUS 335 Civil Liability | 3 hours |
| JUS 380 Topics (wight 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 |