The minor in legal studies focuses on constitutional foundations and interpretations, legal processes, the development of common, statutory, and agency law, and the functions of judicial systems.
Faculty
Walker (minor advisor)
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students must complete all coursework with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GOVT 103 | Introduction to American Government (Mason Core) | 3 |
| GOVT 301 | Public Law and the Judicial Process | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four from the following: | 12 | |
| Legislative Behavior | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Politics of Race and Gender | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Constitutional Interpretation | ||
| Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties | ||
| Constitutional Law: Criminal Process and Rights | ||
| International Law and Organization | ||
| Administrative Law and Procedures | ||
| Internship (when relevant, may be used to partially meet this requirement with prior written approval of the minor advisor.) | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Religion and Politics: Foundations | ||
| Religion and Law in the United States | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |