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Master of Science in

Law

Program Description

Master of Science in Law

The Master of Science in Law degree provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system. The program covers major topics in legal studies through various courses such as Business Law, Employment Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property, International Business Law, and more. For students who wish to become paralegals at law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, or pursue a Juris Doctor degree, this program provides a foundation for career and academic advancement.

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Upon completion of the Master of Science in Law program, students should be able to demonstrate the following outcomes, based on successful completion of the corresponding courses:

  • Communicate effectively and apply concepts from a wide variety of legal disciplines, as well as other disciplines such as business, sociology, and communications, to their assigned tasks in a law-related environment.
  • Perform legal research and writing tasks using online and in-person library resources for a wide variety of legal problems.
  • Edit and refine previously prepared legal documents to accommodate changes in circumstances and changes in law.
  • Prepare and write legal memoranda, motions, and other court documents for review by an attorney.
  • Draft interoffice memoranda for the purpose of advising or informing supervising attorneys.

Program Plan for the Master of Science in Law Program

Our Master’s degree programs consist of 8 core courses and 2 elective courses. Electives can be selected from eight pre-identified emphases: business law, coaching, cybersecurity law, finance, law enforcement management, legal studies, management, and project management, or two electives of the student’s choosing.

The core courses in the Legal Studies program provides students with foundational and advanced knowledge of the law and overview of necessary legal skills and principles required for the legal environment.

COURSE NAMECREDIT HOURS
LGS 510Criminal Law3
LGS 600Contracts I3
LGS 632Legal Research3
LGS 601Contracts II3
LGS 630Legal Writing3
LGS 610Torts I3
LGS 611Torts II3
LGS 699Graduate Capstone3
  CORE TOTAL24

Students can identify and complete TWO (2) courses from a specific emphasis or take any TWO (2) elective courses to complete degree requirements.

Business Administration
Project Management
MGT 645Project Management Essentials
MGT 646Project Management Organizational Framework
MGT 647Project Management Integration Framework
COH 540Project Management Coaching
Finance
BUS 550Business Finance
BUS 551Corporate Financial Management
BUS 552Innovative Finance and Venture Capital
BUS 553Corporate Global Finance
Coaching
COH 510Coaching in the Workplace
COH 515Personal Coaching
COH 520Coaching Teams
COH 525Executive Coaching
COH 530Group Theory & Skills
COH 535Group Work Practice
COH 540Project Management Coaching
Management
MGT 504Sales Management
MGT 570Advanced Strategic Management
MGT 620Implementing Organizational Change
MGT 530Marketing Management
BUS 580Strategies for Change
Legal Studies
Cybersecurity Law
CSL 500Cybersecurity Laws & Data Protection
CSL 503Cybersecurity & Incident Response
CSL 501Cybercrime & Law
Legal Studies
LGS 525Contemporary Business Law
LGS 532Intellectual Property Law
LGS 540Wills & Trusts
LGS 620International Business Law
LGS 625Employment Law
LGS 542Elder Law
LGS 640Immigration Law
Business Law
BUS 600Contract Law Fundamentals
BUS 623Communications Law
LGS 620International Business Law
LGS 623Communications Law
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Management
CJS 545Drug Enforcement
CJS 560Dynamics of Family Violence
CJS 515Technology in Law Enforcement
CJS 575Police Administration
CJS 580Terrorism & Homeland Security
CJS 585Corrections

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