Academic Division - Department of Legal Studies
In 1899, Illinois created the first juvenile court to deal exclusively with the problems of all "troubled" children - from lawbreakers to those abused or neglected. Today, although violent crime by juveniles is decreasing, more than 208 million juveniles are arrested annually and juvenile abuse and neglect continue to be serious problems. Our juvenile justice program will provide you with an opportunity to understand the social and legal problems related to juvenile justice through interdisciplinary coursework in law, social work, psychology and sociology. You will also have the opportunity to apply your educational experience to real life situations at either the on-campus youth facility or through other internship and work experience.
- Bachelor of Arts degree programs require a minor and a year of a foreign language.
- Students must take a minimum of 6 hours in LGS courses to satisfy elective requirements.
- A 3 or 6 hour internship is strongly encouraged.
- Approved PSY, SCA, and SWK courses also qualify for elective courses.
Department of Legal Studies
Course List - Total Hours 36
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LGS110 | American Legal System | 3 |
| LGS202 | American Jurisprudence | 3 |
| LGS207 | Fundamentals of Legal Research & Writing | 3 |
| LGS301 | Juvenile Law & Procedure | 3 |
| LGS415 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| LGS445 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
