PROGRAM GUIDES: TRADITIONAL | CAPSTONE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | FACULTY | SCHEDULE OF COURSES
Point Park's legal studies program is a pre-professional degree program oriented toward entry into law school or the legal professions. The program provides a solid liberal arts background focused upon critical thinking, logical argumentation, the interpretation of complex issues and the fundamental principles that animate the life of a democratic society.
The legal studies program incorporates history, ethics, theories of justice, administrative complexities and social realities in preparing students to engage with the law and its institutions. The four-year program serves traditional students, transfer students (who bring a wide range of credits to Point Park) and students who previously earned an associate’s degree.
Degrees Offered
The legal studies program offers Bachelor of Arts degree in the following two formats:
- Bachelor of Arts (traditional)
- Bachelor of Arts (capstone) - Designed to meet the needs of students with associate degrees in paralegal studies, criminology, law enforcement and other fields.
Course Offerings
You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the legal studies program include:
- Law and Society
- Trial Law and Procedure
- Constitutional Law
- International Law
- Labor Management Relations in Government
Career Opportunities
With a degree in legal studies, you can pursue graduate school or a variety of career opportunities, such as:
- Legal Assistant
- Law enforcement agent
- Law clerk
- Paralegal
- Program Director
- Politician