PSC 290 - Introduction to Law

Institution:

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to the law with a primary emphasis on U.S. law and the U.S. legal system. Topics include U.S. legal history; law and society; court organization and procedure; lawyers and the legal profession; judicial powers and constraints; constitutional, statutory and common law; criminal and civil law; administrative law; and contemporary legal issues. For perspective, U.S. law is compared to law in other historical eras and in other legal systems. (Fall - Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC100.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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