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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 UMA Catalog
Justice Studies, BS
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Bachelor’s Degree Requirements:
- Minimum 121 Credit Hours
- Writing Intensive Course
- Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
- 30 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
- 9 Credits of Upper-Level Major Residency Courses
- Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.50
Program Major Requirements (45-51 Credit Hours):
Complete one of the following pathways/concentrations:
- No Concentration (33 cr):
- Criminal Justice Concentration (30 cr):
- Pre-Law Concentration (36 cr):
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- Complete one of the following Practica courses:
- Complete one of the following Family Law Thematic courses:
- Complete one of the following Conflict Resolution Thematic courses:
- Complete one of the following Legal History Thematic courses:
- Complete two of the following Contemporary Legal Issues Thematic courses:
Pre-Law Advising Notes:
Suggestions for Students seeking the Paralegal Studies Certificate
Students seeking the Paralegal Studies Certificate are required to take the following courses in addition to the mandatory courses in the Pre-Law Concentration in order to gain their Certificate:
Suggestions for Students seeking the Mediation Certificate
Students seeking the Mediation Certificate are required to take the following courses in addition to the mandatory courses in the Pre-Law Concentration in order to gain their Certificate:
Other Program Requirements (9-11 Credit Hours):
Remaining General Education Requirements (25 Credit Hours):
This section is waived for those who hold a prior bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR
- Complete any 100-level Communications course 3 CR
- Complete any 100-level Mathematics course 3 CR
- Complete any 100-level Laboratory Science course 4 CR Biology preferred
Complete one of the following Humanities electives (3):
Complete one of the following Social Science electives (3):
- ECO 1XX any 100-level Economics course
- ECO 201 - Macroeconomics 3 CR
- ECO 202 - Microeconomics 3 CR
- JUS 1XX any 100-level Justice Studies course
- POS 1XX any 100-level Political Science course
- PSY 1XX any 100-level Psychology course
- SOC 1XX any 100-level Sociology course
- SSC 1XX any 100-level Social Science course
Complete one of the following Computer Information Systems courses (3):
Complete one of the following Fine Arts electives (3):
General Electives (34-42 Credit Hours):
- No Concentration: Complete 37-39 credits of any 100-level or higher general electives to reach the required 121 credit hour requirements. These credits may be taken through additional JUS classes or through classes outside of Justice Studies.
- Criminal Justice Concentration: Complete 40-42 credits of any 100-level or higher general electives to reach the required 121 credit hour requirements. These credits may be taken through additional JUS classes or through classes outside of Justice Studies.
- Pre-Law Concentration: Complete 34-36 credits of any 100-level or higher general electives to reach the required 121 credit hour requirements. These credits may be taken through additional JUS classes or through classes outside of Justice Studies.
General Education:
It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen. To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy. The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements. To learn more, visit www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/
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