Law and Justice, B.A.

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The Law and Justice major offers students an opportunity to engage in questions that are vital for members of a democratic society. Majors take courses in fields such as constitutional law and judicial politics, political thought, and international law and justice; engage in interdisciplinary study; develop research and writing skills; and complete independent research, culminating in one of two specialized senior seminars. This unique interdisciplinary major is a versatile degree that situates students for careers in public service, government and politics, advocacy organizations and social justice, and business. It is also an option for students interested in graduate studies in law and political science, among other fields. For more information contact the Political Science Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 42 Credits

Foundations: (9 cr.)

Political Thought: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following:

U.S. Law: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following:

International Law and Justice: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Advanced Writing Requirement: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Senior Seminar: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Law and Justice*: (12 cr.)

Select four courses from the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.