Philosophy of Law

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Program at a Glance

College(s)/School(s)

College of Arts and Humanities

Department(s)

Philosophy and Religion

The Philosophy of Law program provides excellent multidisciplinary preparation for careers in law, government, and politics. Students will examine law from multiple perspectives: global and comparative, classical, modern, and postmodern.

Program Requirements

  • PHIL 205 - Anatomy of Thought
  • PHIL 321W - Legal Reasoning
  • PHIL 425 - Constitutional Theory
  • POLS 316 - Constitutional Law

Select one:

  • PHIL 337 - Radical Evil and the Philosophy of Law
  • RSTD 321 - The Church and the State

Select one:

  • AMST 350 - Sex, Law, and Society
  • POLS 240 - The Supreme Court in American Politics
  • PHIL 304 - Ethics and Current Value Questions
Course Catalog

Career Options

  • College/University Professor
  • Ethicist
  • Writer/Author
  • Legal Professional
  • Policy Analyst
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