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Legal Studies Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in Legal Studies by meeting these requirements.

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
CodeTitleCredits
A&S 351Introduction to Law and Legal Studies3
CJ 341Criminal Law3
PHIL 371Philosophy of Law3
POLS 305American Constitution-Governmental Powers3
Total Credits12

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

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
CJ 220Introduction to Courts3
CJ 342Criminal Procedure3
CJ 365Law and Society3
PHIL 315Philosophy of Race Postcolonialism3
PHIL 355Social and Political Philosophy3
PHIL 360Feminist Philosophy3
PHIL 450Philosophy, Economics, and Politics3
POLS 306American Constitution-Civil Liberties3
POLS 318American Political Thought3
POLS 321International Human Rights3
POLS 432Public Policy Making Process3
PSYC 362Psychology and Law3
COMM 220Introduction to Media Law3

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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