AA: Specialized Curriculum Area
Legal Studies
Legal Studies
Associate of ArtsAT A GLANCE
- 60 credits
- Transfer up to 45 credits
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
TUITION
Next Session Starts
May 7Gain knowledge in legal research, writing, and ethics in this specialized curriculum area.
With the associate’s specialized curriculum area in legal studies, you’ll gain introductory-level knowledge and techniques that can help prepare you to work in a legal environment or earn a bachelor’s degree in legal studies at University of Maryland Global Campus.
- Courses
- Sequence
Total Credits Required: 60
Curriculum Courses: 25 Credits
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
- (3 Credits, LGST 101)
- (3 Credits, LGST 200)
- (3 Credits, LGST 201)
- (3 Credits, LGST 204)
- 6 credits of LGST courses
- 3 credits of elective coursework; we recommend you take courses that are applicable to the bachelor’s degree in legal studies
General Education Courses: 35 Credits
- Review the options to fulfill the 35 credits of general education coursework for associate's degrees.
- Review the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to see a complete list of courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) | General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) | General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 5 | (3 Credits, LGST 101) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 6 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) | General Education: Communication |
| 7 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) | General Education: Math |
| 8 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) | General Education: Communication |
| 9 | (3 Credits, LGST 200) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 10 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) | General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 11 | Take these courses simultaneously: (3 Credits, BIOL 101) (1 Credit, BIOL 102) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 12 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) | General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 13 | (3 Credits, HIST 156) | General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 14 | (3 Credits, LGST 201) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 15 | (3 Credits, ECON 201) | General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 16 | (3 Credits, LGST 204) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 17 | (3 Credits, LGST 301) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 18 | (3 Credits, LGST 312) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 19 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 20 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 21 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Total Credits Required: 60
Curriculum Courses: 25 Credits
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
- (3 Credits, LGST 101)
- (3 Credits, LGST 200)
- (3 Credits, LGST 201)
- (3 Credits, LGST 204)
- 6 credits of LGST courses
- 3 credits of elective coursework; we recommend you take courses that are applicable to the bachelor’s degree in legal studies
General Education Courses: 35 Credits
- Review the options to fulfill the 35 credits of general education coursework for associate's degrees.
- Review the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to see a complete list of courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) | General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) | General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 5 | (3 Credits, LGST 101) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 6 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) | General Education: Communication |
| 7 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) | General Education: Math |
| 8 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) | General Education: Communication |
| 9 | (3 Credits, LGST 200) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 10 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) | General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 11 | Take these courses simultaneously: (3 Credits, BIOL 101) (1 Credit, BIOL 102) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 12 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) | General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 13 | (3 Credits, HIST 156) | General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 14 | (3 Credits, LGST 201) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 15 | (3 Credits, ECON 201) | General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 16 | (3 Credits, LGST 204) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 17 | (3 Credits, LGST 301) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 18 | (3 Credits, LGST 312) | AA Specialization & Legal Studies Major |
| 19 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 20 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 21 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Take Core Courses
Study interpersonal communication, writing, literature, news writing, or speech.
Build Knowledge
Study the U.S. legal system and its many roles and responsibilities.
Advance Your Skills
Learn the principles of writing clearly and effectively in the legal environment.
Strengthen Basic Skills
Hone techniques in time management, interviewing, problem solving, decision making, and collaboration.
Explore Research
Explore common research methods used to locate primary and secondary authority.
Apply What You Learn
Identify ethical problems and draft writings that apply ethical rules and interpretations.