BS in Legal Studies

The paralegal profession remains one of the fastest-growing fields in the county. With a major in legal studies, you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need for a rewarding career in the legal environment.

Objectives
The student who graduates with a major in legal studies will be able to:

• Explain the historical development and the basic constitutional principles of the American legal system.
  
• Compare and contrast the American legal system with other legal systems.
  
• Discuss issues relevant to the paralegal profession.
  
• Recognize and discuss ethical considerations involved in the practice of law.
  
• Describe the procedures for settlement of civil, criminal, and administrative disputes.
  
• Complete book-based and computer-assisted legal research tasks.
  
• Perform tasks typically assigned to paralegals in selected areas of legal practice.
  
• Use selected software to accomplish tasks in the legal environment.