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May 02, 2026
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University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT)
Legal Studies, Minor
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The Legal Studies minor exposes students to a variety of perspectives on issues in law and legal systems. The minor’s interdisciplinary curriculum, which integrates courses in criminal justice, English, history, philosophy, political science, and journalism, allows students to explore their specific interests within the fields of law, public policy, rhetoric, and social justice.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to: - communicate ideas, perspectives, and arguments effectively in oral and written formats.
- conduct meaningful analysis and assessment by applying quantitative and/or qualitative skills.
- analyze, evaluate and interpret available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments to make sound conclusions or informed choices.
- identify the key philosophical, professional, and ethics foundations of law and legal systems.
I. Program Requirements (21 units)
Students with majors in any field may minor in Legal Studies by completing the following: - Minor GPA | 2.0
- Minor Upper-Division Units | 9
- Minor Residency Requirement | 6 Upper-Division Units in the minor at UNR
- Unit Limits: Per College of Liberal Arts policy, no more than 9 units counted toward any major may be reused to meet the requirements of this minor.
A. Professional Writing Course (3 units)
Complete one of the following. B. Core Courses (6 units)
Complete two from the following. Courses chosen must come from two different subject prefixes. C. Electives (12 units)
Complete four from the following. Courses chosen must come from three different subject prefixes. Note: Pre-requisites for some elective courses below may be satisfied with core courses listed above. Some elective courses may require additional pre-requisite coursework. |
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