Legal Studies Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework - 52 units 1, 2 | ||
| LEGALST 101 | INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL STUDIES | 1 |
| POLISCI 141 | AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 3 |
| POLISCI 240 | LAW AND SOCIETY | 3 |
| LEGALST 300 | LEGAL STUDIES RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| POLISCI 302 | WRITING IN POLITICS, GOVERNMENT, AND LAW | 3 |
| POLISCI 418 | LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING | 3 |
| POLISCI 419 | THE JUDICIAL PROCESS | 3 |
| LEGALST 493 | INTERNSHIP IN LEGAL STUDIES | 1-12 |
| Public Law: | 6-9 | |
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | ||
| THE CONSTITUTION AND CIVIL LIBERTIES | ||
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| THE CONSTITUTION AND CIVIL RIGHTS | ||
| Business Law: | 3-6 | |
| BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW | ||
| ADVANCED BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW | ||
| ESTATES AND TRUSTS | ||
| EMPLOYMENT LAW | ||
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | ||
| Political Institutions: | 3 | |
| THE AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE PROCESS | ||
| THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY | ||
| AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP POLITICS | ||
| STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| Public Policy & Law: | 3 | |
| POLICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION | ||
| PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY | ||
| U.S. DISABILITY POLITICS AND POLICY | ||
| SCIENCE POLICY AND HUMAN HEALTH | ||
| US ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY | ||
| FORMATION OF PUBLIC POLICY | ||
| GENDER LAW AND POLICY | ||
| International & Comparative Systems: | 3 | |
| FEDERALISM | ||
| INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL LAW | ||
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||
| AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY | ||
| COMPARATIVE LAW AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Theory and Ethics: | 3 | |
| BLACK POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THOUGHT | ||
| ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL POLITICAL THOUGHT: GREEK, ROMAN, CHRISTIAN | ||
| MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| POLITICS, JUSTICE, AND LAW | ||
| AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| SEXUAL ETHICS | ||
| Breadth: 3 | 6-9 | |
| MANAGING CONFLICT | ||
| PERSUASION | ||
| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION | ||
| LAW OF MASS COMMUNICATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | ||
| LOGIC | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY | ||
| Total Credits: | 52 | |
- 1
An approved minor is not required for this major.
- 2
Exit Interview required.
- 3
No more than 6 units from one department.
Four-Year Plans: These four-year plans outline a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that each plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
Legal Studies (BA)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 2 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| POLISCI 240 | 3 | CORE 1303 | 3 |
| BA World Language Course | 4 | LEGALST 101 | 1 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | POLISCI 141 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | BA World Language Course | 4 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Lab Science (NSWL) Course | 4-5 | POLISCI 419 | 3 |
| Public Law Course | 3 | Political Institutions Course | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | International and Comparative Systems Course | 3 |
| U.S Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV) | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| University Requirement (NSW) | 3 | Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Public Policy and Law Course | 3 | POLISCI 302 | 3 |
| Business Law Course | 3 | Public Law Course | 3 |
| Legal Studies Breadth Course | 3 | Theory and Ethics Course | 3 |
| LEGALST 300 | 3 | Legal Studies Breadth Course | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| LEGALST 493 | 3 | POLISCI 418 | 3 |
| Public Law, Business, or Breadth Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Units: 120-121 | |||
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The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
- 2
This program does not require a minor.
- 3
Sequence of course offerings may differ for online programs. Students enrolled in online programs should discuss course sequencing with their advisors.
First Year: Learning Communities are a great option for first-year students to live and study with peers who share similar interests. Legal Studies students may be interested in the Legal Eagles Learning Community.
Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.
Third Year: An internship (Political Science 493) is required for the legal studies major and is a great opportunity for practical experience. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.
Legal Studies (BS)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 2 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| U.S Racial/Diversity Course (DV) | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| POLISCI 240 | 3 | LEGALST 101 | 1 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | POLISCI 1413 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| LEGALST 300 | 3 | POLISCI 302 | 3 |
| Public Law Course | 3 | Political Institutions Course | 3 |
| Lab Science (NSWL) Course4 | 4-5 | International and Comparative Systems Course | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Public Policy and Law Course | 3 | POLISCI 419 | 3 |
| Business Law Course | 3 | Public Law Course | 3 |
| Legal Studies Breadth Course | 3 | Theory and Ethics Course | 3 |
| BS Requirement Lab Science Course | 4-5 | Legal Studies Breadth Course | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| LEAGLST 493 | 3 | POLISCI 418 | 3 |
| Public Law, Business, or Breadth Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Units: 119-121 | |||
- 1
The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
- 2
This program does not require a minor.
- 3
Sequence of course offerings may differ for online programs. Students enrolled in online programs should discuss course sequencing with their advisors.
- 4
This program may also be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences, but will require additional coursework. The BA degree emphasizes preparation in the arts, world languages, humanities and social sciences.
First Year: Learning Communities are a great option for first-year students to live and study with peers who share similar interests. Legal Studies students may be interested in the Legal Eagles Learning Community.
Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.
Third Year: An internship (Political Science 493) is required for the legal studies major and is a great opportunity for practical experience. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.