Legal Studies Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in Legal Studies by meeting these requirements.

Minor in Legal Studies

The Minor in Legal Studies requires a minimum of 21 total credit hours. Students must take elective courses from at least two different academic disciplines (CJ, PHIL, POLS, PSYC).

Required Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
A&S 351	Introduction to Law and Legal Studies	3
CJ 341	Criminal Law	3
PHIL 371	Philosophy of Law	3
POLS 305	American Constitution-Governmental Powers	3
Total Credits		12

Elective Courses (9 credits): Select three courses from the following

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
CJ 220	Introduction to Courts	3
CJ 342	Criminal Procedure	3
CJ 365	Law and Society	3
PHIL 315	Philosophy of Race Postcolonialism	3
PHIL 355	Social and Political Philosophy	3
PHIL 360	Feminist Philosophy	3
PHIL 450	Philosophy, Economics, and Politics	3
POLS 306	American Constitution-Civil Liberties	3
POLS 318	American Political Thought	3
POLS 321	International Human Rights	3
POLS 432	Public Policy Making Process	3
PSYC 362	Psychology and Law	3

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

Pursue another discipline
Add training that supports your major
Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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