Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies
Newbury College offers three areas of concentration for
students who wish to pursue law-related careers: Criminal
Justice, Paralegal Studies, 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 Paralegal Studies prepares students for
careers assisting in law offices or governmental agencies.
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 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I* | 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 |
| LW229 Criminal
Law |
3 |
| 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 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| CJ301
Research Methods in Criminal Justice |
3 |
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU303
United States History Since 1945 |
3 |
| LW335 Constitutional
Law |
3 |
| MH216 Statistics |
3 |
| SC Laboratory
Science |
4 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| CJ499
Criminal Justice Internship OR |
|
| CJ498
Criminal Justice Bachelor Thesis |
3 |
| 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 |
*or elective if CS117 waived by placement
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 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* |
3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| LW103 The American Legal System | 3 |
| LW205
Legal Research and Writing I |
3 |
| 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 Civil Litigation |
3 |
| LW2xx 200-level
(or higher) Legal Studies Electives (2) |
6 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| HU Humanities
OR |
|
| PS Psychology
OR |
|
| SS Social Science
Elective |
3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| HU303 United States History Since 1945 | 3 |
| LW301
Medication and Conflict Resolution |
3 |
| LW305
Legal Research and Writing II |
3 |
| LW3xx 300-level (or higher) Legal Studies Elective |
3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| HU2xx 200-level
(or higher) Humanities OR |
|
| PS2xx Psychology
OR |
|
| SS2xx Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| LW3xx 300-level (or higher) Legal Studies Electives (2) |
6 |
| LW495 Legal Studies Seminar | 3 |
| LW499 Legal Studies Internship OR | |
| LW498 Legal Studies Bachelor Thesis |
3 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| PS2xx 200-level (or higher) Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Electives (3) | 9 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 122 |
*or elective if CS117 waived by placement
Concentration in Pre-Law
The Pre-Law concentration, through a variety of course
offerings in the social sciences, English, and the humanities,
promotes the intellectual discipline, insight, and global
awareness required of those who work in the legal field.
Critical thinking, rational argumentation, and analytical
reading and writing are emphasized. In addition, the curriculum
provides students with an understanding of the historical
and political forces that have shaped the institutions that
govern our society. The program offers the necessary foundation
for students to successfully pursue postgraduate legal studies.
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 * |
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 |
| LW2xx 2xx Pre-Law Requirement: |
3 |
| Choose one from those specified: | |
| CJ221 Criminology OR | |
| LW220 Family Law OR | |
| LW229 Criminal Law OR | |
| LW250 Mock Trial OR | |
| MN200 Business Law | |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN208
Business Communications |
3 |
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135
World Religions OR |
|
| HU152
Introduction to Western Philosophy |
3 |
| HU232
United States History to 1865 |
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 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| CO110
Public Speaking |
3 |
| HU305
Ethics |
3 |
| LW301
Mediation and Conflict Resolution |
3 |
| LW335
Constitutional Law |
3 |
| LW495 Legal
Studies Seminar |
3 |
| SC Laboratory
Science |
4 |
| SS103 Microeconomics |
3 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science
Elective |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| EN3xx 300-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU303
United States History Since 1945 |
3 |
| LW499
Legal Studies Internship OR |
|
| LW498
Legal Studies Bachelor Thesis |
3 |
| SS303 Global
Economics |
3 |
| SS309 American
Politics |
3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Arts & Science
Elective |
3 |
| PS2xx 200-level (or higher) Psychology
OR |
|
| SS2xx Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| 200-level (or higher) Elective | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: |
122 |
*or elective if CS117 waived by placement
