Legal Studies Minor

Legal studies programs are rapidly showing up in all types of universities, but especially in liberal arts colleges. It is now even common to find a legal studies major. DWU now offers a legal studies minor.

This minor is designed for students interested in the American legal system. The program would emphasize law in a social context with a broad-based liberal arts curriculum and focus on enhancing analytical thinking, research and writing skill. The legal studies minor treats law as a subject of liberal inquiry, open to all students in any major. The legal studies minor, as a liberal studies program, is designed to acquaint students with the philosophy as well as the actual workings of the American legal system.

Knowledge of the law and the legal system is important in a wide array of careers. It is hard to think of any college graduate going into the work force who is not made continually aware of the legal aspects of his or her work; i.e., educators, human service personnel, social workers, law enforcement officers, corrections workers, business professionals.

CRJ 499 Selected Topics would be available for one-time classes that might be timely. It would not be a requirement, but if there is a topic of interest among students, the course could be offered.