Laws affect all of us daily—how we live and what we do, and how our communities, businesses, and governments operate. The 18-credit minor in Legal Studies gives students a background in our legal system, the basic structure of our rights and responsibilities, while also introducing them to perspectives on the law, its operation, and its effects in different contexts.
The Legal Studies minor can complement nearly any field of study, including engineering, business, criminal justice, communication, history, and environmental science. It should be of particular interest to students outside of liberal arts who are interested in law.
The minor requires the following courses offered at Behrend for 18 total credits:
Required Courses (6 credits)
- PLSC 1 (3 credits)
- CRIMJ 100 (3 credits)
Supporting Courses (12 credits)
- Choose two of the following courses (6 credits): PLSC 210N, PLSC 471, PLSC 472, PLSC 473
- Choose two of the following courses (6 credits): PLSC 419, PLSC 471, PLSC 472, PLSC 473, PLSC 480W, PLSC 482, PLSC 487
The full list of approved courses, including those taught at other Penn State campuses, can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin.