Law and Society Area Studies Certificate - ICP

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

About This Certificate

The certificate program helps students supplement their individual majors with increased perspectives of the relationship between law and society.

It provides solid preparation for students interested in law school, public administration, counseling, or law enforcement-related careers.

What You Will Learn

This certificate consists of coursework from several areas, including sociology, political science, social work, management, and more. Students take courses from at least three different disciplines, giving them multiple perspectives on law-related issues. Courses cover subjects such as social and business ethics, constitutional law and theory, criminology, justice, and more.

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College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department: Sociology and Anthropology Department

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Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

The certificate program helps students supplement their individual majors with increased perspectives of the relationship between law and society. It provides solid preparation for law school and other graduate programs. Career options available to students depend on their individual major, but the knowledge and skills developed in the program prepare students for a variety of careers related to public administration, law enforcement, counseling, and more.

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We will build on your goals and experiences while working together to design an individualized semester-by-semester plan. Your personalized plan will help you see a path from where you are now on to graduation. Even if you are unsure of the major you would like to pursue, we can help with resources and ideas.

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**This degree is 100% available online. USU is a SARA-approved institution offering fully online programs nationwide; please visit USU's state authorizations for details.

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Admission Requirements

Students admitted to Utah State University in good standing qualify to complete this certificate in conjunction with their chosen major.

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