Legal Studies Minor
Focus on the direct application of legal analysis and basic legal research with a minor in legal studies.
At Park University, our Minor in Legal Studies program is designed to prepare students to pursue further study in different areas of law. After studying American law, language and processes, students may go on to pursue advanced study or pursue careers in the field of law.
Locations & Learning Options
As a student in our Minor in Legal Studies program, you’ll be required to take face-to-face classes at our Parkville, Missouri campus. This minor requires a total of 18 completed credit hours, and students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Refer to your catalog for a complete listing of coursework for this degree.
Locations
- Parkville
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Dr. James Vanderleeuw
Department Chair and Director, HSPA, Department of Politics & Administration
Professor of Public Administration
james.vanderleeuw@park.edu
Careers
Our programs will prepare you for a career as a:
- Legislative Assistant
- Paralegal / Legal Assistant
- Judicial Administrator
Program Highlights
Students who pursue a Minor in Legal Studies at Park University study the theory, method and actual process of legal reasoning. In addition to learning in a classroom environment, students will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in an internship in an actual work situation related to politics or public administration. Through a combination of study and practice, students will gain a greater understanding of law in the United States.
