Student must complete the following in addition to the Essential Studies Program requirements.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG 241 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| LS 231 | Introduction to Legal Studies | 3 |
| LS 232 | Litigation/Civil Procedures | 3 |
| LS 238 | Legal Research & Writing I | 3 |
| LS 337 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| LS 338 | Legal Research & Writing II | 3 |
| LS 390 | Internship | 3 |
| LS 436 | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | 3 |
| Commercial Focus* | 9 | |
| Litigation Focus* | 9 | |
| Public Law Focus* | 9 | |
| Total hours | 51 | |
| *Focus Areas: A student must complete nine (9) hours in each of the following three areas: Commercial: LS 332, 343, 434, 435, 444 Litigation: LS 233, 331, 334, 432, 433 Public Law: LS 235, 236, 333, 431, 438 |
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| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LS 231 | Introduction to Legal Studies | 3 |
| LS 238 | Legal Research & Writing I | 3 |
| LS 337 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| LS 436 | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | 3 |
| Plus three hours in each of the focus areas (Commercial, Litigation, and Public Law) as outlined in the description of the Legal Studies major program | 9 | |
| Total hours | 21 | |
A student may be awarded a Certificate in Paralegal Studies upon successful completion of the following requirements:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LS 231 | Introduction to Legal Studies | 3 |
| LS 238 | Legal Research & Writing I | 3 |
| LS 338 | Legal Research & Writing II | 3 |
| LS 436 | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | 3 |
| Plus three hours from LS 232, 233, 332, 434. | 3 | Plus six hours from LS 235, 236, 331, 334, 343, 431, 432, 433, 435. | 3 |
| Total hours | 21 | |
The Justice Studies Department offers Honors Seminars within the major. Students with a 3.25 grade point average or above are eligible to take part in the Honors Seminars. Students completing all 12 hours of the program will receive special graduation recognition.