Program Requirements

To earn their Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies, students complete 126-credits including core, major-sequence and elective requirements, as outlined below. For more information about courses, please see the College of Professional Studies section of our Undergraduate Bulletin.

Legal Studies -  LES 126 Credits

Common Core Requirements42 credits
DNY1000CDiscover New York 3
ENG1000CEnglish Composition3
ENG1100CLiterature in Global Context 3
HIS1000CEmergence of Global Context3
PHI1000CPhilosophy of the Human Person 3
PHI3000CMetaphysics3
SCI1000CScientific Inquiry3
SPE 1000CPublic Speaking for the College Student 3
PHI1020 or 2200Ethics3
THE1000CPerspective on Christanity: A Catholic Apporach3
THE 1040Christian Reponsibility3
THE (Any THE elective)3
 6 additional credits from any second language or Art 1000C and LAC 10006

 

Other Liberal Arts Requirements21 Credits

ENG

(1007 to 1073) not 1040 3
 6 Credits from any MTH 6
PSY1001General Psychology 3
SOC1001General Sociology 3
SOC1002Sociology of Institutions 3
 And 3 CR Chosen from ANT, ECO, GOV, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC3

 

Major Area Requirements36 Credits
 Required Courses : 18 Credits 15 CREDITS 
LES1100Introduction to Legal Studies 3
LES1101Legal Writing 3
LES1102Legal Research 3
LES1015Legal Ethics3
LES1004Civil Litigation 3
 Elective Coursework: 12 credits chosen from LES15 CREDITS12
LES1003Tort Law 
    
LES1007Family Law 
LES1009Advanced Legal Research and Writing  
LES1010Probate and Estate Administration  
LES1011Real Estate Law I 
LES1012Real Estate Law II 
LES1013Bankruptcy and Debtor – Creditor Practice  
LES1014Insurance Law  
LES1016Corporation Law and Practice  
LES1017Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights 
LES1018Immigration Law  
LES1020Employment Law and Practice  
LES1021Administrative Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution  
LES1023Environmental Law 
LES1024Elder Law  
LES1025Social Security Disability Law 
LES1026Students with Disabilities Law  
LES1030International Law  
 Law Related Areas 6 Credits chosen from:6
LES1008Law Office Management  
CRJ3113Penal Law 
CRJ3114Criminal Procedure Law 
CRJ3116Law of Evidence  
LES1005Practicum for the Paralegal  (With Permission from Director) 
LES1006Advanced Practicum for the Paralegal (With Permission from Director)
CRJ3112Reading & Interpretation of Legal Documents9

 

Business Area6 Credits
 Choose 6 credits chosen from the following 6
ACC1007Fundamentals of Accounting  
ACC1008Fundamentals of Accounting II 
MGT1001Principles of Management I  

 

Free Electives21 Credits
 Any 21 Credits (includes Mini Sessions)