2018-2019 UG Catalog

Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019

LEGAL STUDIES

http://www.hsutx.edu/academics/cap/politicalscience/l egalstudies

Director of Legal Studies and Pre-Law Advisor

Sandra B. Self, J.D., Professor

325-670-5885

HSU Box 16232

sself@hsutx.edu

Objectives

The HSU Legal Studies Program includes a unique

undergraduate multidisciplinary minor consisting of 18

credits of law and law-related courses. Knowledge of the

law and legal systems is important for students interested

in pursuing a wide array of degrees and career paths.

Future lawyers, business professionals, social workers,

educators, lobbyists, personnel administrators, politicians,

law enforcement and corrections officers, are just a few

examples of careers which frequently encounter legal

issues. The Legal Studies minor provides undergraduate

students with an opportunity to become familiar with legal

ideas, legal institutions, and the legal process. It is

designed to provide tools for the reasoned appraisal of how

the law works and of the policies that underlie it.

All legal studies and pre-law students must contact the

Legal Studies/Pre-law Director every semester in order to

receive the most current information on course offerings,

scheduling, and scholarships.

Core Courses in Legal Studies (LGLS)

LGLS 1301 Introduction to Law

LGLS /CRIJ 2306 Evidence and Procedure

LGLS/POLS 4306 Constitutional Law: Liberties and Rights

LGLS/CRIJ/POLS 4316 Constitutional Law: Federal and

State Powers

Legal Studies Electives: Choose nine credits from the

following courses –

(

Note:

students who are planning on

taking the LSAT are strongly encouraged to choose PHIL

3320 [Logic] or PHIL 1310 [Critical Thinking] as one their

elective courses.)

Courses available for Legal Studies

(See course descriptions section)

BSAD 3303 Business Law I

COMM 3304 Argumentation and Debate

CRIJ 3302 The Bill of Rights

LGLS/CRIJ/POLS 1303 Courts and the Judicial Process

LGLS /CRIJ 3307 Criminal Law

LGLS 3309 Family Law

LGLS/POLS/CRIJ 3312 Law and Politics in Film

LGLS 4300/4600 Legal Internship

LGLS/CRIJ/POLS 4306

Constitutional Law: Liberties and Rights

LGLS/CRIJ/POLS 4308 Death Penalty

LGLS/CRIJ 4312 Violence and Victimology

LGLS/CRIJ 4313 Forensic Evidence and Expert Witness

Testimony

LGLS/CRIJ/POLS 4315 International Law

LGLS/POLS/CRIJ 4316 Constitutional Law: Federal and

State Powers

LGLS/CRIJ 4340 Justice Abroad

PHIL 1310 Critical Thinking

PHIL 3320 Logic

LGLS 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics

LGLS 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics

LGLS 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics

CRIJ 4355 Search and Seizure

B.A., B.B.A., B.B.S., B.S.H.S.

MINOR: LEGAL STUDIES

(

LGLS

)

Credits

Minor - Legal Studies (18 credits)

LGLS 1301 Introduction to Law.............................................. 3

LGLS /CRIJ 2306 Evidence & Procedure ............................... 3

LGLS /POLS 4306 Constitutional Law: Liberties and Rights or

LGLS/CRIJ /POLS 4316 Constitutional Law: Federal and State

Powers ..................................................................................... 3

9 credits from the following..................................................... 9