Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies

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Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies (Four-Year Plan)

Through the Legal Studies degree, students will explore the multifaceted field of law and justice. The program’s core curriculum provides the framework necessary for specific areas of law. With two concentration options, students can choose from either a paralegal focus or a pre-law school emphasis. The paralegal track introduces students to the logistical aspects of a law office and basic administrative skills of a paraprofessional. The pre-law route integrates legal theory and practical application, preparing students for graduate studies. In addition, students have 25 credit hours of free electives, providing them with flexibility to pick and choose from other disciplines.

Total Program: 120 Credit Hours

Foundational Core - 34 Credit Hours

SEU Foundations - 3 Credit Hours

CORE 1111 - COMMUNITY AND COLLEGE SUCCESS Credits: 1
CORE 1112 - DIVINE DESIGN AND MISSIONAL VOCATION Credits: 2

Worldview Formation - 9 Credit Hours

BIBL 1113 - THE STORY OF SCRIPTURE Credits: 3
THEO 1213 - LIVED THEOLOGY Credits: 3
BUSI 4113 - BUSINESS ETHICS Credits: 3

Habits of Inquiry - 22 Credit Hours

Discursive Inquiry - 6 Credit Hours

ENGL 1113 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION Credits: 3
BUSI 2123 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Credits: 3

Natural-Scientific Inquiry - Select One of the Following with Lab (4 Credit Hours):

BIOL 1333 - ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN A & P Credits: 3
BIOL 133L - ESSENT OF ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LAB Credits: 1
OR
BIOL 1334 - ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSI Credits: 4
OR
NSCI 1023 - INTRO TO SCIENCE AND TECH Credits: 3
NSCI 102L - INTRO TO SCIENCE AND TECH LAB Credits: 1
OR
NSCI 1043 - NUTRITION SCIENCE Credits: 3
NSCI 104L - NUTRITION SCIENCE LABORATORY Credits: 1

Major Core - 45 Credit Hours

Legal Studies Core - 45 Credit Hours

PLAW 3013 - INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL THEORY Credits: 3
PLAW 3003 - LEGL TERM AND LITIGATIO PROC Credits: 3
POLS 2403 - UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION Credits: 3
BUSI 3403 - BUSINESS LAW I Credits: 3
BUSI 3413 - BUSINESS LAW II Credits: 3
PLAW 3433 - LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING Credits: 3
PLAW 4143 - LEGAL DRAFTING Credits: 3
PLAW 3333 - LAW SCHOOL PREPARATORY COURSE Credits: 3
PLAW 4413 - ETHICS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION Credits: 3
PLAW 4243 - MOOT COURT Credits: 3
PLAW 4443 - ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH & THEORY Credits: 3
BUSI 1013 - INTRO TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Credits: 3
CRIM 2203 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Credits: 3
CRIM 3403 - AMERICAN CRIMINAL COURTS Credits: 3
POLS 2413 - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Credits: 3

Divine Design (Major Specific Experiential Learning) - 3 Credit Hours

PLAW 4903 - PRE-LAW INTERNSHIP Credits: 3

Divine Design - 38 Credit Hours

To meet the Divine Design requirement, students may earn credit hours in general elective courses, declared minors/certificates, or enjoy other experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, internships, or practicums. Other practicum options include PRAC 1001 (1 credit hour), PRAC 1002 (2 credit hours), PRAC 1003 (3 credit hours), PRAC 1004 (4 credit hours), up to 24 credit hours. General Electives are any college-level course that does not satisfy the above program requirements. Students must complete the above program requirements with the remaining credit hours earned in the Divine Design to meet the total program hours.