Legal Studies, AA
Degree Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education, all requirements for an Associate of Arts degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 60 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements. Please see your advisor for more information.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Inside Department 1 | ||
| LG 101 | Introduction to Legal Practice | 3 |
| LG 200 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| LG 240 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| LG 250 | Legal Research I | 3 |
| LG 300 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| LG 305 | Litigation I | 3 |
| LG 310 | Interviewing & Investigation | 3 |
| Select 3 courses (9 hours) from the following: | 9 | |
| Corporate Law | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Property Law | ||
| Wills & Estate Administration | ||
| Legal Research II | ||
| Elder Law | ||
| Personal Injury Law | ||
| Administrative Law for Paralegals | ||
| Law and the Cinema | ||
| Capital Punishment in America | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Professional Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Contracts | ||
| Special Topics/Legal Asst | ||
| Litigation II | ||
| Bankruptcy & Collections | ||
| Internship | ||
| Required Courses Outside Department | ||
| WU 101 | The Washburn Experience | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Students majoring in Legal Studies must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required legal studies/criminal justice courses for credit.