Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies
Newbury College offers two areas of concentration for students
who wish to pursue law-related careers: Criminal Justice
and Pre-Law. Students who concentrate in Criminal Justice
focus on the American legal system in order to prepare for
careers in the justice system. The concentration in Pre-Law
provides a broad background in the liberal arts, as well
as professional courses preparing students to enter law
school or other graduate programs.
Concentration in Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice concentration focuses on the skills
and knowledge required for administrative positions within
private, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.To
facilitate their professional advancement, students are
encouraged to combine their study of criminal justice with
a series of complementary courses, such as business management
or psychology.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| CJ101
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CO110
Public Speaking |
3 |
| CS Computer
Science Elective |
3 |
| EN105
Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| EN206
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| FY100
First Year Seminar |
1 |
| HU103
World Civilization (Modern) |
3 |
| MH201 College
Algebra |
3 |
| LW229 Criminal
Law |
4 |
| PS101
Introduction to Psychology OR |
|
| SS107 Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| CJ201
Critical Issues in Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CJ205
Evidence and Court Procedures I |
3 |
| CJ206
Evidence and Court Procedures II |
3 |
| CJ221
Criminology |
3 |
| CJ Criminal
Justice Electives (2) |
6 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135
World Religions OR |
|
| HU152
Introduction to Western Philosophy |
3 |
| LW235 Constitutional
Law |
4 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| CJ301
Quantitative Methods Used in the Law |
3 |
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU303
United States History Since 1945 |
3 |
| MH216 Statistics |
3 |
| SC Laboratory
Science |
4 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| Electives (3) | 9 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| CJ499
Criminal Justice Internship II OR |
|
| CJ498
Criminal Justice Bachelor Thesis |
4 |
| CJ Criminal
Justice Electives (2) |
6 |
| HU305
Ethics |
3 |
| LW495 Legal
Studies Seminar |
3 |
| HU2xx 200-level
(or higher) Humanities OR |
|
| PS2xx Psychology
OR |
|
| SS2xx Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| Electives (4) | 12 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: |
122 |
Concentration in Paralegal Studies
The Paralegal Studies concentration prepares students to
work as legal assistants to attorneys in private or partnership
practice, or work in a corporation or government agency
dealing with legal matters. Paralegals work under the supervision
of attorneys in preparing and drafting legal documents,
investigating and researching legal issues, interviewing
clients and
witnesses, and rendering practical procedural assistance
in law-related matters. The Paralegal Studies curriculum
is structured to provide students with a solid foundation
in the American legal system, the role of the paralegal,
and the use of legal materials; elective courses allow in-depth
study in the areas of particular interest. In all course
work, special attention is given to developing and improving
oral and written communitcation skills.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| CS117 Computer Applications I (or higher) | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 4 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| LW103 The American Legal System | 3 |
| LW205 Utilization of Legal Materials | 4 |
| MH201 College Algebra OR | |
| MH203 Survey of Math | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| SS107 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| LW201 Law Office Management | 3 |
| LW203 Litigation | 4 |
| LW2xx 200-level (or higher) Legal Studies Electives | 8 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| HU303 United States History Since 1945 | 3 |
| LW301 Legal Procedures and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| LW305 Legal Research & Writing | 4 |
| LW3xx 300-level (or higher) Legal Studies Elective | 4 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| LW3xx 300-level (or higher) Legal Studies Electives (2) | 8 |
| LW495 Legal Studies Seminar | 3 |
| LW499 Legal Studies Internship OR | |
| LW498 Legal Studies Bachelor Thesis | 4 |
| PS2xx 200-level (or higher) Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Electives (3) | 9 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 122 |
Concentration in Pre-Law
The Pre-Law concentration engages students in social, intellectual,
and humanistic experiential learning that fosters the insight,
understanding and sensitivity required of those engaged
in the life and work of an attorney. The program prepares
graduates who can comprehend, analyze, synthesize, appreciate,
and utilize the ethics, concepts, and relationships of the
legal system through an understanding of the institutions,
procedures, and rules that allow society to govern itself.
The Pre-Law curriculum introduces to students who plan to
attend law school a sampling of basic courses that provide,
through classroom learning and real-life application, a
solid foundation for studying more advanced aspects of law.
The program familiarizes students with the American legal
system, the professional aspects of a law office, and the
basic tools of research so that they can make informed decisions
about their careers as attorneys.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| CS117
Computer Applications I (or higher) |
3 |
| EN105
Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| EN206
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| FY100
First Year Seminar |
1 |
| HU103
World Civilization (Modern) |
3 |
| MH201 College
Algebra OR |
|
| MH203 Survey of Math |
3 |
| LW103 The
American Legal System |
3 |
| LW205 Utilization
of Legal Materials |
4 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN208
Business Communications |
4 |
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135
World Religions OR |
|
| HU152
Introduction to Western Philosophy |
3 |
| LW201 Law
Office Management |
3 |
| LW299 Legal Studies
Internship I OR |
|
| LW298
Legal Studies Associate Thesis |
3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics |
3 |
| SS107 Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
| HU2xx 200-level
(or higher) Humanities OR |
|
| PS2xx Psychology
OR |
|
| SS2xx Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| HU Humanities
OR |
|
| PS Psychology
OR |
|
| SS Social Science
Elective |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| CO110
Public Speaking |
3 |
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU305
Ethics |
3 |
| LW301 Legal
Procedures and Conflict Resolution |
3 |
| LW495 Legal
Studies Seminar |
3 |
| SC Laboratory
Science |
4 |
| SS103 Microeconomics |
3 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| PS Psychology
OR |
|
| SS Social Science
Elective |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU303
United States History Since 1945 |
3 |
| LW235 Constitutional
Law |
4 |
| LW498
Legal Studies Bachelor Thesis |
4 |
| LW499 Legal
Studies Internship II |
4 |
| SS303 Global
Economics |
3 |
| SS309 American
Politics |
3 |
| 200-level (or higher) Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: |
121 |
