Legal Studies Bachelor's Degree

AT A GLANCE

120 credits
Transfer up to 90 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

TUITION

$250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)

Develop Skills in Legal Analysis, Legal Research, & Ethical Principles

The bachelor’s degree in legal studies at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to provide you with a background in contemporary American civil and criminal law, legal systems and institutions, and legal theory and practice. In this major, you’ll be able to develop knowledge and skills for the legal workplace, including fact identification and analysis, legal research and writing, and field-related digital competence.

Courses
Requirements

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Core Courses: 30
Required Major Capstone Course: 3
General Education Courses: 41
Minor and Elective Courses: 46

(3 Credits, LGST 101)
(3 Credits, LGST 200)
(3 Credits, LGST 201)
(3 Credits, LGST 204)
(3 Credits, LGST 301)
(3 Credits, LGST 312)
(3 Credits, LGST 315)
(3 Credits, LGST 320)
(3 Credits, LGST 325)
(3 Credits, LGST 340)
(3 Credits, LGST 495)

_{* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive}

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.

Minor and Elective Courses: 46 Credits

Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Explore Social Justice

Determine how the application of the American civil and criminal justice systems can further social justice.

Utilize Legal Resources

Research appropriate standard and internet-based legal resources to identify relevant, current, and presiding legal authority.

Study Real-World Issues

Examine federal financial statements, operation reviews, RFPs, and reports related to fraud and ethics.

Develop Legal Documents

Develop legal documents that incorporate critical thinking and legal reasoning to inform, evaluate, and advocate with respect to specific legal issues.

Analyze Information

Analyze the relevant legal concepts, authorities, regulations, and ethical codes required to support the resolution of legal disputes.

Bachelor of Science Legal Studies

Legal Studies

AT A GLANCE

TUITION

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Develop Skills in Legal Analysis, Legal Research, & Ethical Principles

Total Credits Required: 120

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Minor and Elective Courses: 46 Credits

Total Credits Required: 120

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Minor and Elective Courses: 46 Credits

Program Highlights

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