Law and Justice, B.A.

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The interdisciplinary Law and Justice major is a signature program on campus and is unique within the SUNY system. Law and Justice students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to understand how governments operate, become active citizens capable of enacting change, and enhance their writing, analytical, and public speaking abilities. The major provides depth in the study of Law and Political Thought within Political Science, along with breadth through curated courses from across the University.

Law and Justice students have opportunities to design independent research projects, serve as teaching assistants, and engage in internships as part of their studies. These internships may be undertaken with local offices of elected representatives, political campaigns, local government offices, the NY State Assembly or Senate, law firms, advocacy organizations, or various offices in New York City or Washington, DC.

Through partnerships with the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College and the University of Buffalo School of Law, Law and Justice students can begin graduate coursework to earn a Master’s in Public Administration, a Master’s in International Affairs, or a law degree while completing their bachelor’s degree - saving them time and money. Recent graduates in Law and Justice have pursued advanced degrees in political science, law, public policy or administration, education, business, and social work. Others have embarked on careers in public service, politics, law, advocacy, education, and the private sector.

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:

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.