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Legal Studies Area of Interest

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The area of interest in Legal Studies gives an overview of the intricacies of the American legal system, with specific attention to the federal judiciary and Supreme Court.

Requirements for area of interest in Legal Studies - 12 hours

POL 1013 American Government and Politics (On Campus and Online)
POL 3163 Law, Courts, and Politics (On Campus)
POL 4213 Constitutional Law: Institutions and Powers (On Campus)
POL 4223 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (On Campus)