Grand Canyon University The College of Humanities and Social Sciences 11 courses 120 total credits
The degree in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the skills, knowledge, and ethical leadership to excel in law school. Rooted in the study of politics and policy, the emphasis provides additional interdisciplinary course work in communication, justice studies, philosophy, business, and theology. *Program completion does not guarantee acceptance into law school.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies Major | 44 credits |
| Total Electives | 36-42 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Arts in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies | 120 credits |
Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GOV-140 | American Government and Politics | 4 |
| GOV-210 | Introduction to Comparative Government and International Politics | 4 |
| GOV-307 | Introduction to Political Theory | 4 |
| GOV-358 | Research Methods in Government and Politics | 4 |
| GOV-378 | American Constitution | 4 |
| GOV-364 | Public Policy Analysis | 4 |
| GOV-357 | Philosophy of Law | 4 |
| GOV-360 | Civil Law | 4 |
| JUS-430 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| GOV-455 | Practice of Law | 4 |
| GOV-459 | Government Capstone | 4 |
| Total Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies Major | 44 credits | |
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