Bachelor of Science Legal Studies
Legal Studies
Bachelor of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 120 credits
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $250 per credit hour
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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
Required Major Core Courses
- (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)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (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.
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Core Courses: 30
- Required Major Capstone Course: 3
- General Education Courses: 41
- Minor and Elective Courses: 46
Required Major Core Courses
- (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)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (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.
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