Courses

Required Course

  • LEGL 1100 Introduction to Law and the Legal System (3)

Approved Courses

Substantive Areas (Select a maximum of 6 hours from each major area for 12 hours)

  • LEGL 2131 Introduction to Forensic Psychology (3)

  • LEGL 3000 Topics in Legal Studies (3)
  • LEGL 3102 Introduction to Courts (3)
  • LEGL 3110 Criminal Justice and the Law (3)
  • LEGL 3111 Criminal Procedure (3)
  • LEGL 3113 Constitutional Law and Policy (3)
  • LEGL 3115 Civil Rights and Liberties (3)
  • LEGL 3116 Judicial Process (3)
  • LEGL 3117 Gender and the Law (3)
  • LEGL 3137 International Human Rights (3)
  • LEGL 3141 Organizational Communication (3)
  • LEGL 3162 International Law (3)
  • LEGL 3175 Philosophy of Law (3)
  • LEGL 3241 African Americans and the Legal Process (3)
  • LEGL 3310 Punishment and Freedom (3)
  • LEGL 3810 Social and Political Philosophy (3)
  • LEGL 4101 Media and the Law (3)
  • LEGL 4265 Social Psychology of Law (3)

Skills Areas (Select a minimum of 3 hours from the following courses

  • LEGL 1105 Critical Thinking (3)
  • LEGL 1106 Critical Thinking (3)
  • LEGL 2103 Argumentation and Debate (3)
  • LEGL 2105 Deductive Logic (3)
  • LEGL 3100 Topics in Legal Skills (3)
  • LEGL 3114 Mediation and Conflict Resolution (O) (3)
  • LEGL 3239 Ethics Bowl Prep (3)
  • LEGL 3240 Ethics Bowl (3)
  • LEGL 3510 Advanced Logic (3)
  • LEGL 4110 North Carolina Student Legislature (3)
  • LEGL 4220 Evidence (W) (O) (3)

New Courses:

  • LEGL 1100 – Introduction to Law and the Legal System
    Credit Hours: (3)
    This is the introductory required course for the Minor in Legal Studies. The study of the role of law in society, introducing students to the organization and operation of the American legal system, basic concepts of substantive and procedural law, cases and statutes.
    Restriction: Student must have a declared major.
  • LEGL 3000 – Topics in Legal Studies
    Credit Hours: (3)
    An intensive study of a specialized substantive legal area. The particular topic investigated may vary from semester to semester.
    Restriction: Legal Studies minor.
  • LEGL 3100 – Topics in Legal Skills
    Credit Hours: (3)
    An intensive study of a specialized legal skill area. The particular topic investigated may vary from semester to semester.
    Restriction: Legal Studies minor.

Cross-listings:

  • LEGL 2131 – Introduction to Forensic Psychology
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Overview of the field of forensic psychology, including the history of the discipline, and legal and ethical issues such as criminal profiling, definition of “insanity,” eyewitness identification, and jury selection.
    Restriction: Legal Studies minor.
    Cross-listed as: PSYC 2131

  • PSYC 2131 – Introduction to Forensic Psychology
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Overview of the field of forensic psychology, including the history of the discipline, and legal and ethical issues such as criminal profiling, definition of “insanity,” eyewitness identification, and jury selection.
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 with grade of C or above.
    Cross-listed as: LEGL 2131

  • LEGL 3102 – Introduction to Courts
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Analysis of the court area of criminal justice with emphasis on social science literature concerning prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, juries, and court reform policies.
    Restriction(s): Legal Studies minor and Junior standing.
    Cross-listed as: CJUS 3102
  • CJUS 2320 – Introduction to Courts
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Analysis of the court area of criminal justice with emphasis on social science literature concerning prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, juries, and court reform policies.
    Restriction(s): Criminal Justice major or minor, and Junior standing.
    Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1100.
    Cross-listed as: LEGL 3102
  • LEGL 3110 – Criminal Justice and the Law
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Nature and development of criminal law including the concepts of criminal liability, responsibility, and capacity; comprehensive analysis of the various crimes against persons, property, and morality.
    Restriction(s): Legal Studies minor and Junior standing.
    Cross-listed as: CJUS 3110
  • CJUS 3110 – Criminal Justice and the Law
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Nature and development of criminal law including the concepts of criminal liability, responsibility, and capacity; comprehensive analysis of the various crimes against persons, property, and morality.
    Restriction(s): Criminal Justice major or minor, and Junior standing.
    Cross-listed as: LEGL 3110
  • LEGL 3111 – Criminal Procedure
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Examines the rules that govern everyday operation of the criminal justice system from investigation to appeal.
    Restriction(s): Legal Studies minor and Junior standing.
    Cross-listed as: CJUS 3111
  • CJUS 3111 – Criminal Procedure
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Examines the rules that govern everyday operation of the criminal justice system from investigation to appeal.
    Restriction(s): Criminal Justice major or minor, and Junior standing.
    Cross-listed as: LEGL 3111
  • LEGL 3113 – Constitutional Law and Policy
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Development of American constitutionalism (especially federalism and the separation of powers) with major emphasis on constitutional law as a form of public policy and the U.S. Supreme Court as a policy maker.
    Restriction(s): Legal Studies minor.
    Cross-listed as: POLS 3114
  • POLS 3114 – Constitutional Law and Policy
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Development of American constitutionalism (especially federalism and the separation of powers) with major emphasis on constitutional law as a form of public policy and the U.S. Supreme Court as a policy maker.
    Cross-listed as: LEGL 3113
  • LEGL 3115 – Civil Rights and Liberties
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Utilizes public policy analysis to illuminate judicial decisions and opinions relating to contemporary civil rights and liberties.
    Restriction(s): Legal Studies minor.
    Cross-listed as: POLS 3115
  • POLS 3115 – Civil Rights and Liberties
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Utilizes public policy analysis to illuminate judicial decisions and opinions relating to contemporary civil rights and liberties.
    Cross-listed as: LEGL 3115
  • LEGL 3116 – Judicial Process
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Introduction to the nature and functions of law; survey of Supreme Court decision making.
    Restriction(s): Legal Studies minor.
    Cross-listed as: POLS 3116
  • POLS 3116 – Judicial Process
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Introduction to the nature and functions of law; survey of Supreme Court decision making.
    Cross-listed as: LEGL 3116
  • LEGL 3117 – Gender and the Law
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Examines the role gender plays in various aspects of the legal system in the United States. Topics include: the statutory and constitutional provisions that govern discrimination based on gender (e.g., Title VII, the 14th Amendment Equal protection clause) and the role that gender plays in judicial decision making (e.g., the influence of judge, attorney, party, and juror gender on legal outcomes).
    Restriction(s): Legal Studies minor.
    Cross-listed as: POLS 3117
  • POLS 3117 – Gender and the Law
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Examines the role gender plays in various aspects of the legal system in the United States. Topics include: the statutory and constitutional provisions that govern discrimination based on gender (e.g., Title VII, the 14th Amendment Equal protection clause) and the role that gender plays in judicial decision making (e.g., the influence of judge, attorney, party, and juror gender on legal outcomes).
    Cross-listed as: LEGL 3117
  • LEGL 3137 – International Human Rights
    Credit Hours: (3)
    Introduces students to the historical foundations and current practices of the international human rights regime. Discussions center primarily on three topics: 1) the conceptual and historical origins of the international regime designed to protect human rights, 2) patterns of and explanations for human rights violations over time and space, and 3) potential international and domestic solutions to protect human rights. During the discussion of these topics, students learn about contemporary issues in human rights, as well as how theory applies to current events and individual cases.
    Restriction(s): Legal Studies minor.
    Cross-listed as: INTL 3137