Lawmaking and Legal Processes, Undergraduate Certificate

This 15-18 credit hour certificate is designed for degree-seeking students of any major and non-degree-seeking students who desire to understand the ways laws are developed, interpreted and implemented in the United States, along with the skills needed to participate in these processes.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (12 hours)

PSC 105	Introduction to American Government and Politics	3(3-0)
PSC 320	The American Legislative Process	3(3-0)
PSC 321	The American Chief Executive	3(3-0)

Electives (3-6 hours)

Select hours from the following:

BLR 202	Legal Environment of Business	3(3-0)
BLR 410	Regulatory Law	3(3-0)
PAD 313	Public Budgeting Processes	3(3-0)
PAD 411	Public Sector Human Resources	3(3-0)
PSC 125	African-American Politics	3(3-0)
PSC 323	American Parties and Politics	3(3-0)
PSC 327	Lobbying and Interest Group Behavior	3(3-0)
PSC 514	American Public Policy Making	3(3-0)

Total: 15-18 semester hours