- LEGAL STUDIES & PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATE
Program Overview
This 15 credit certificate provides an introduction to legal processes, domains, and procedures for professionals in health care, education, human services, administration, and others wanting exposure to elements of law but not wanting a para-legal certificate or law degree. The program provides familiarity with legal concepts and research as well as in-depth study in topical areas of law.
Curriculum Requirements
15 creditsIntroductory Requirements 3 cr LS 670
Introduction to Law & Legal Principles 3 crCore Requirements 9-10 cr ED 619 Cultural & Legal Foundations of Education
crPOLS 540 Constitutional Law I
crPOLS 541 Constitutional Law II
cr POLS 545 The Judicial Process
cr PE 670 Sports and the Law
cr MBA 504 Business Law
cr PSY 565 Psychology and Law
cr COMM 521 Communication Law
crCOMM 501 Defamation and Privacy in the Media
crCOMM 502 Communication Law and the Internet crSOC 545 Law Enforcement
crSOC 550 Penology
crOther topics courses as approved (e.g., Environmental Law, International Law, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution) Elective Options
2-3 cr Electives may be chosen from the list above or from approved Law School courses. Enrollment in Law School courses from the require prior completion of LS 670.
Fall 2008 Course Offerings that fulfill LSP Certificate requirements SOC 591 Issues: Crime & Inequality COMM 590 Negotiation & Conflict Resolution POLS 540 Constitutional Law I POLS 580 Problems in International Relations: International Law PSY 565 Psychology and the Law SOC 545 Sociology of Law COMM 521 Communication Law COMM 502 Communication Law and the Internet LS/ICP/PSY/SA 670 Introduction to Law and Legal Principles LAW 485 Family Law
LAW 406 Children & the Law
Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Valparaiso University may apply up to 6 credits of the above coursework toward the LSP certificate. Transfer credits may not be applied to this certificate.Criteria for Admission
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate Division, which include:- Undergraduate degree from an accredited University;
- An overall grade point average of at least a 3.00;
VU graduate students in good standing and alumni of any graduate degree program at VU are eligible for admission to the LLP program by submitting:
- Valparaiso University Graduate Application;
- A one page statement describing how the program will help meet their professional goals.
- Application Fee: $30 for U.S. citizens.
All other applicants must submit:
- Valparaiso University Graduate Application;
- Official transcripts of all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework. If you have received an undergraduate or graduate degree from Valparaiso University, you are not required to submit an official transcript from Valparaiso University;
- A letter of reference;
- A one page statement describing how the program will help meet their professional goals.
- Application Fee: $30 for U.S. citizens.
Tuition
Tuition for the LSP graduate certificate is approximately $6,750. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at VU may apply up to 6 credits of the above course work toward the LSP certificate. Transfer credits may not be applied to this certificate.