Alfred University : College of Liberal Arts and Sciences : Public Law

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Public Law Minor

The public law minor seeks to provide an understanding of the role of law in American society. You will examine major court decisions, the structure of the nation's legal systems, and theoretical assumptions about law. It is one of the many interdisciplinary majors and minors AU offers.

Interested in law as a career? Alfred Univesity offers a special pre-law advising program for students who are considering applying to law school. Beginning your first year, you will be assigned an advisor who will help you plan your program, regardless of the major you choose.

Requirements for the minor:

The following four courses are required for the Public Law Minor:
POLS 110 Introduction to American Politics (4 credits)
POLS 232 Judicial Processes (2 credits)
POLS 316 Constitutional Law (4 credits)
POLS 417 Civil Liberties (2 credits)

One course from the following three courses is also required:
SOCI 345 Crime and Delinquency (Prerec. SOC 110) (4 credits)
POLS 242 Approaches to Law (2 credits)
POLS 315 Environmental Law (2 credits)

Total credit hours 14-16

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