Program Description

The interdisciplinary Legal Studies minor is designed to prepare students for success in law school by fostering essential skills in critical thinking, analysis, and effective communication. Through a diverse curriculum, students explore the foundations of law and justice, examining how legal principles intersect with societal issues. The program emphasizes the development of strong analytical abilities, enabling students to dissect complex legal arguments and formulate persuasive responses. By engaging with historical and contemporary legal issues, students gain a comprehensive perspective that equips them for the rigorous demands of law school. This minor encourages the critical inquiry and intellectual curiosity necessary for a successful legal career.

Undergraduate Curriculum Overview

The Academic Advising Center provides the following repositories of sequencing and curriculum guides for all undergraduate majors and minors to assist with course planning:  

• Sequencing Guides - Majors 
• Sequencing Guides - Minors

Additional Notes:

• There may be circumstances where credit totals do not reflect coursework that is eligible to count towards Core Curriculum and Major Requirement sections of a major simultaneously.
• Degree requirements are subject to change. 

I. Minor Requirements (15 credits)

Select 15 credits from the following list:

• CRIM 210 - American Court System Credits: 3
• CRIM 270 - Constitutional Law Credits: 3
• ENGL 250 - Literature and the Law Credits: 3
• ENGL 305 - Writing for Professional Communication Credits: 3
• HIST 150 - Leadership in U.S. History: The White House Credits: 3
• HIST 365 - Environmental History of America Credits: 3
• PHIL 105 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
• SOCI 377 - Media and Society Credits: 3