Lindsey Wilson University

Legal Studies

UG - Program Requirements

Allison Egnew Smith, Ph.D., Dean, School of Arts & Humanities

W.W. Slider Humanities Center, Room 305

(270) 384-8158           smitha@lindsey.edu

 

Matthew Powers, Ph.D., Program Coordinator

Goodhue Academic Center, Room 303

(270) 384-8119            powersm@lindsey.edu

 

Full-time program faculty:  Catherine Boatwright, Ph.D.; Rachel Carr, Ph.D.; Jennifer Furkin, Ph.D.; David Goguen, M.F.A.; Casey Hardy McGowan, J.D.; Matthew Powers, Ph.D.; M. Angela Schwendau, Ph.D.; Allison Smith, Ph.D.; Lucas Somers, Ph.D.; Karolyn Steffens, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Tapscott, Ph.D.; Jordan Wessling, Ph.D.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the legal studies certificate program is to prepare those students interested in law school for the rigors of this experience.  It does this by providing students with many of the skills they will need while in law school, with courses that will hone their analytical, writing, and rhetorical abilities.  The certificate also introduces students to the legal field by requiring them to take a variety of legal studies classes examining business law, constitutional law, international law, and criminal law.

 

Certificate Requirements:  18-30 hours

In addition to the general education requirements and a major, to be eligible for this certificate, students must complete its prerequisites (if necessary), its Legal Skills, Analytical Skills, Writing Skills, and Rhetorical Skills requirements.

 

Students should note that the certificate contributes between six and 15 hours toward the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework.

 

A.  Prerequisites:  3-15 hours

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJS 1003) or U.S. Government (POSC 1003) is the prerequisite for CRJS 3213 – 3 hours
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJS 1003) and U.S. Constitutional Law (CRJS 3213) are the prerequisites for CRJS 3703 – 6 hours
  • Writing Studies II (ENGL 1023) and Literary Interpretation (ENGL 2103) or instructor’s permission is the prerequisite for ENGL 3013 – 6 hours
  • Writing Studies II (ENGL 1023) and junior standing or instructor’s permission are the prerequisites for ENGL 4503 – 3 hours
  • Literary Interpretation (ENGL 2103) or World Literature (ENGL 2203) or Mythology & Folklore in Literature (ENGL 2503) is the prerequisite for ENGL 3363 – 3 hours
  • U.S. History: 1492 to 1865 (HIST 1033) or U.S. History: 1865 to Present (HIST 1043) or World Civilization I:  Prehistory to 1500 (HIST 2233) or World Civilization II: 1500 to Present (HIST 2243) and sophomore standing or instructor’s permission are the prerequisites for HIST 3703 – 3 hours
  • U.S. History: 1865 to Present (HIST 1043) or instructor’s permission is the prerequisite for HIST 3163 – 3 hours
  • U.S. Government (POSC 1003) is the prerequisite for POSC 2113, POSC 2203, and POSC 4203 – 3 hours
  • U.S. Government (POSC 1003) and either International Relations (POSC 2213) or instructor’s permission are the prerequisites for POSC 3313 – 3-6 hours
  • Introduction to Women’s Studies (WS 1003) or Women in Global Perspective (WS 1013) or instructor’s permission is the prerequisite for  WS 2213 – 3 hours
  • Introduction to Women’s Studies (WS 1003) and Women in Global Perspective (WS 1013) or instructor’s permission is the prerequisite for  WS 3203 – 6 hours

 

B.   Legal Skills Requirements (select two of the following):  6 hours

  • Business Law (BUSI 2713) – 3 hours
  • U.S. Constitutional Law (CRJS 3413) – 3 hours
  • Criminal Law (CRJS 3703) – 3 hours
  • International Law (POSC 3703) – 3 hours
  • Communication Law & Ethics (COMM/JRNL 4403) – 3 hours

 

C. Analytical Skills Requirement (select one of the following):  3 hours

  • Political Theory Through the Ages (POSC 2113) – 3 hours
  • Modern Critical Theory (ENGL 3363) – 3 hours
  • Ethics (PHIL 3003) – 3 hours
  • Feminist Theory & Practice (WS 3203) – 3 hours
  • Business Ethics & Values (BUSI 4783) – 3 hours

 

D.  Writing Skills Requirement (select one of the following):  3 hours

  • U.S. Congress (POSC 2203) – 3 hours
  • America in World War & Cold War (HIST 3163) – 3 hours
  • Historiography:  The Historian’s Craft (HIST 3703) – 3 hours
  • Advanced Writing (ENGL 4503) – 3 hours
  • The American Presidency (POSC 4203) – 3 hours

 

E.   Rhetorical Skills Requirement (select one of the following):  3 hours

  • Critical Thinking & Communication (COMM 2003) – 3 hours
  • Gender & Politics (WS 2213) – 3 hours
  • Intermediate Composition & Rhetoric (ENGL 3013) – 3 hours
  • Conflict Resolution (COMM 4103) – 3 hours
  • Persuasion (COMM 4723) – 3 hours