POLS 215 - Introduction to Legal Studies

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Description:

This course is a comprehensive overview of research strategies, foundations in legal systems, judicial processes, axioms of government and the implementation and enforcement of law, as well as the various elements necessary for the prosecution of the law, and the defense of human rights. Course Objectives (1) Examine significant structural and procedural characteristics of law and the legal system; (2) Define concepts important to the study of law and the legal system; (3) Provide a survey of the law in a number of different areas; and, (4) Examine some interesting and challenging contemporary issues as related to American constitutional law.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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