Legal Studies Minor

Required Foundation Course: (3 credits)

Take during first or second year:

• POL 207 - Introduction to Law, 3 credit hours

Foundation Skills Course: (3 credits)

Take 1 of the following during second or third year:

• PHL 201 - Logic and Critical Thinking, 3 credit hours
• PHL 216 - 20th Century: Logic & Language Games, 3 credit hours
• PHY 104 - General Problem Solving Techniques, 3 credit hours
• HON 235 - Radicals and Reformers, 3 credit hours

Basic Courses: (3-4 credits)

Choose 1 of the following:

• POL 101D - U.S. Government and Politics, 3 credit hours
• PHL 102 - Introduction to Ethics, 3 credit hours
• POL 131 - Democracy and Citizenship, 3 credit hours
• PHL 272I - International Ethics, 3 credit hours

Advanced Law Courses: (9 credits)

Take 3 of the following in at least 2 different fields:

• POL 303 - Public Policy and Administration, 3 credit hours
• POL 305 - Women, Politics, and Law, 3 credit hours
• POL 307 - Constitutional Law, 3 credit hours
• POL 308 - Civil Rights and Liberties, 3 credit hours
• CRJ 309 - Criminal Law and the Constitution, 3 credit hours
• BUS 326 - Legal Environment of Organizations, 3 credit hours
• SPM 343 - Legal Issues in Sport Management, 3 credit hours
• MGT 412 - Employment Law, 3 credit hours
• CAS 428 - Media Law and Ethics, 3 credit hours
• SOC 323 - Sociology of Law, 3 credit hours

• Note: SOC 100D  is pre-req

Option: Highly Recommended for Juniors (1 credit)

• POL 390 - Preparing for Post-BW, 1 credit hour  

Applying to law school?  This 1-credit Mini A course includes workshops on the law school application process, resume writing, networking, and interviewing:  all things you need for to apply to law school. Get the extra edge to create your best application.

Option: Participate in Model UN/NATO/AU

If you would like to count this towards the minor, please contact the Politics & Global Citizenship Department.

Option: Participate in one of BW’s Washington, DC programs

Students who have junior or senior status can complete most of the Legal Studies minor by participating in one of our semester-in-Washington programs.  Taking Intro to Law (3 credits) and one of the Foundation Skills courses prior to going to DC is highly recommended.  For more information, contact the Politics & Global Citizenship Department or the Center for Global Exploration Office.