Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Legal Studies] From William Paterson University of New Jersey

We provide students with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective citizenship in a diverse and global community. In our programs, students learn about the U.S. political and legal system, the politics and cultures of other regions of the world, as well as how to critically evaluate systems of authority and power and their limits. Students will be prepared to live in an interdependent world and will obtain the literacies necessary to succeed in their chosen careers.?

The major in legal studies is a comprehensive interdisciplinary program that enables students to enhance their knowledge and appreciation of the role of law in contemporary life, while at the same time improving their analytical abilities through a process of data evaluation, problem solving, and debate. It offers students the opportunity to take a variety of courses covering the American judicial system, constitutional law, political theory, international law, contemporary legal issues, and a variety of related liberal arts fields that build critical skills that can be applied to the study of law.