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.

Banner Code: LGLS

Minor Requirements

Total credits: 18

Students must complete all coursework with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.

Core Courses

GOVT 103Introduction to American Government (Mason Core)3
GOVT 301Public Law and the Judicial Process3
Total Credits6

Electives

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 Credits12