Law and Justice Minor [LAJU]

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Political Science Department
Old Main, Room 207
607-753-4105

This minor examines the place of law and justice in government, with a focus on the American system. An emphasis on law and justice would be ideal for a career related to law.

Career Potential

Attorney
Judge
Law enforcement
Government representative

A. Required Courses: 9 credit hours

POL 100 - Introduction to American Government and Politics (3 cr. hr.)
POL 403 - Constitutional Law I - Federalism and Interbranch Relations (3 cr. hr.)
POL 404 - Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3 cr. hr.)

B. Elective Courses: 9 credit hours

Select from the following options:

MGT 265 - Business Law (3 cr. hr.)
POL 202 - Introduction to Law and the Judicial Process (3 cr. hr.)
POL 302 - Law and Politics (3 cr. hr.)
POL 303 - The Criminal Justice System (3 cr. hr.)
POL 306 - Narcotics Policy and Enforcement (3 cr. hr.)
POL 307 - The Internet and the Law (3 cr. hr.)
POL 308 - Environmental Law (3 cr. hr.)
POL 348 - Gun Control: Crime, Law, Policy (3 cr. hr.)
POL 405 - Discrimination Law (3 cr. hr.)
POL 407 - Seminar: Constitutional Reform
POL 450 - International Law (3 cr. hr.)
POL 470 - Justice and Society: Theory and Practice (3 cr. hr.)
POL 471 - Legal Theory (3 cr. hr.)
POL 484 - Prelaw Internship (3 cr. hr.)
POL 489 - Moot Court (3 cr. hr.)
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Law and Justice Minor [LAJU]

Career Potential

A. Required Courses: 9 credit hours

B. Elective Courses: 9 credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for the Minor: 18