Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) – Legal Studies
COLLEGE AND PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Objectives 1 through 6 are the College Learning Objectives. The remaining objectives are the Program Learning Objectives.
1. Reading and Written Communication: Students will demonstrate competency in reading and writing.
2. Oral Communication: Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills that incorporate emotional intelligence, empathy, and civility.
3. Critical Analysis and Reasoning: Students will apply critical thinking and the knowledge gained in their degree programs for better decision-making informed by:
- Ethical Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Scientific Reasoning
4. Knowledge and Skills for Participation in a Diverse Society: Students will respect multiple perspectives and cultural contexts when making decisions independently or as part of a team.
5. Information Literacy: Students will be able to locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize reliable information, empowering them as informed and responsible citizens.
6. Integration of Learning: Students will develop the ability to make connections between different academic studies and specialized professional skills leading to more informed, creative, and productive decisions in life and career.
7. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of concepts in the law and to apply these concepts in the analysis of legal issues.
8. Students will be able to accurately interpret policies and procedures employed in the American legal system and to apply this knowledge in policy analysis and evaluation.
9. Students will gain an understanding of ethical decisions in the legal field.
10. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding essential to the development of personal, civic, and social responsibility within a career in the law.
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