Bachelor of Arts
in Legal Studies
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Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
Program Overview
Take the first step towards a career in law. Whether your goal is to be a paralegal or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the bachelor of arts in legal studies program from FNU can help you get started.
Learning Outcomes
In this 120 credit Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the American legal system, including criminal law, torts and civil litigation. As a graduate, you should have the ability to think critically and communicate complex legal data clearly. It’s a stepping stone for a career in the legal profession or to gain admission to law school.
Course Overview
Communications (9 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENC 1101 | English Composition I* |
| 3 | ENC 1102 | English Composition II* |
| 3 | SPC 1017 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
Humanities (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Science (6 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CCJ 2001 | Criminology |
| 3 | CCJ 2002 | Juvenile Delinquency |
Natural Science (7 Credits Includes 1 Lab)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BSC 1010 | General Biology |
| 1 | BSC 1010 L | General Biology Lab |
| 3 | BSC 1081 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
Mathematics (7 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra I* |
| 4 | STA 2014 | Introduction to Statistics* |
Computers (4 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| 1 | SLS 1501 | College Study Skills |
Lower Level Courses (12 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PLA 2104 | Legal Research & Writing I |
| 3 | PLA 2114 | Legal Research & Writing II |
| 3 | PLA 2201 | Introduction to Civil Procedure |
| 3 | PLA 2303 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
Upper Level Courses (30 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PLA 3304 | Criminal Law (cross-reference: CJL4412) |
| 3 | PLA 3115 | Legal Research & Writing II* |
| 3 | PLA 3223 | Civil Litigation |
| 3 | PLA 3308 | Criminal Procedure (cross-reference: CJL3410) |
| 3 | PLA 3274 | Tort Law (cross-reference: CJL4044) |
| 3 | PLA 4885 | Constitutional Law (cross-reference: CJL3063) |
| 3 | PLA 3263 | The Law of Evidence (cross-reference: CJL 4133) |
| 3 | PLA 3464 | Business Organizations |
| 3 | PLA 3428 | The Law of Contracts |
| 3 | PLA 4950 | Legal Studies Capstone |
Suggested Lower Level Electives (9 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PLA 1426 | Contracts and Business Entities |
| 3 | BUL 2131 | Business Law |
| 3 | PLA 2700 | Professional Ethics and Liability |
| 3 | PLA 2273 | Introduction to Torts |
Suggested Upper Level Electives (30 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CCJ 3011 | Juvenile Justice |
| 3 | CCJ 4644 | White Collar Crime |
| 3 | CCJ 4662 | Minorities and Crime |
| 3 | CJE 3721 | Forensic Psychology |
| 3 | CJE 4694 | Cyber Crime |
| 3 | CJL 4074 | Correctional Law |
| 3 | PLA 3434 | Business Organizations |
| 3 | PLA 3523 | Health Law & Ethics |
| 3 | PLA 3613 | Property Law |
| 3 | PLA 3803 | Domestic Relations Law |
| 3 | PLA 4116 | Legal Research & Writing IV* |
| 3 | PLA 4410 | Intellectual Property |
| 3 | PLA 4844 | Immigration Law |
- *This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
- All Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.
- A total of up to 60 credits may be transferred from the General Education and/or Elective courses taken during a degree program. FNU reserves the right to transfer the appropriate courses.
