History of Legal Studies
Required Course Listing
Total Program Hours: 18
American Civics
An examination of the United States government and politics that focuses on the major political concepts, theorists, and orientations within the American system, and the international contexts of the structure and relationship of the American government. (Same as POL 220. Prerequisite: HIS 1__.)
Historical Approaches to American State and Local Government
This course examines the evolution and development of state and local governments since the founding of the United States. The course will focus on the basic institutions and processes as well as a broad spectrum of current policy issues that affect government on both states and localities. (Same as POL 215.)
History of the United States 1
A survey course in United States history from the founding to 1877. Offered every fall.
History of the United States 2
A continuation of HIS 111, from 1877 to the present. Offered every spring.
American Civics
An examination of the United States government and politics that focuses on the major political concepts, theorists, and orientations within the American system, and the international contexts of the structure and relationship of the American government. (Same as POL 220. Prerequisite: HIS 1__.)
Historical Approaches to American State and Local Government
This course examines the evolution and development of state and local governments since the founding of the United States. The course will focus on the basic institutions and processes as well as a broad spectrum of current policy issues that affect government on both states and localities. (Same as POL 215.)
History of the United States 1
A survey course in United States history from the founding to 1877. Offered every fall.
History of the United States 2
A continuation of HIS 111, from 1877 to the present. Offered every spring.
Choose two of the following:
Foundations of the American Constitution
A study of the origins and development of the American Constitution. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Historical Approaches to Criminal Law and Procedure
A study of the law of crimes against persons and property, defenses to persecution and punishment, and of criminal procedures and evidence, with an emphasis on the Kentucky Penal Code and related forms and documents. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Legal Environment of Business
A study of law and the U.S. legal system, social forces that impact the law, and business responses to the social and legal environment. Laws and federal agencies dealing with torts, contracts, and business practices will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on integrating ethical considerations into the business decision-making process. (Offered Fall of Even Years.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Foundations of the American Constitution
A study of the origins and development of the American Constitution. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Historical Approaches to Criminal Law and Procedure
A study of the law of crimes against persons and property, defenses to persecution and punishment, and of criminal procedures and evidence, with an emphasis on the Kentucky Penal Code and related forms and documents. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Legal Environment of Business
A study of law and the U.S. legal system, social forces that impact the law, and business responses to the social and legal environment. Laws and federal agencies dealing with torts, contracts, and business practices will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on integrating ethical considerations into the business decision-making process. (Offered Fall of Even Years.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Additional Course Notes
The following minor are offered through the History/Pre-Law Program.
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