Law and Justice Studies - Andrew Austin

About LJS

If you have any questions about these courses, the Law and Justice Studies emphasis, or any other Social Change and Development program, please email austina@uwgb.edu

The Law and Justice Studies emphasis in the Social Change and Development major is for students interested in students interested in pursuing careers in justice studies, criminal justice, and law-related professions. Courses cover such subjects as criminology, society and the law, and the criminal justice system. Those seeking admittance to law school, as well as for those interested in law-related careers that do not require a law degree, such as paralegal work will also be interested in the emphasis. The faculty provide a solid grounding in criminal/civil justice issues in the context of a broad liberal arts education. The major does not offer students a technical degree.

Law and Justice Studies Curriculum, 18 credits

Supporting Courses, 6 cr.

Required lower level prerequisites:

778-101 American Government and Politics, 3 cr.

875-204 Freedom and Social Control, 3 cr.

Andrew Austin

Associate Professor

Social Change and Development

UW-Green Bay

Mary Ann Cofrin Hall A326

2420 Nicolet Drive,

Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

(920) 465-2359

austina@uwgb.edu

Tim Dale

Assistant Professor

Social Change and Development

UW-Green Bay

Mary Ann Cofrin Hall B325

2420 Nicolet Drive

Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311-7001

(920) 465-2366

carletof@uwgb.edu

Recommended supporting courses:

736-102 Problems in Ethics, 3cr.

448-206 U.S. History 1865-present, 3 cr.

Upper-Level Courses, 12 cr.

Required, 9 cr.:

875-320 Constitutional Law, 3 cr.

875-325 Law and Society, 3 cr.

875-303 Criminal Justice Processes, 3 cr.

Electives, choose 3 cr.:

493-483 American Indian Law and Justice

736-326 Philosophy, Politics and Law, 3 cr.

778-312 Community Politics

835-378 Environmental Law, 3 cr.

875-348 Women and the Law, 3 cr.

875-362 Power and Change in America, 3 cr.

875-461 History, Politics and Social Criticism, 3 cr.

875-497 Internship in Social Change and Development, 3-12 cr.

875-498 Independent Study in Social Change and Development, 1-4 cr.

900-404 Criminology

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