Bethany’s Legal Studies Department oversees the Legal Studies Major and Pre-Law program, along with related coursework.
Criminal Justice Major
Conflict resolution skills are in high demand. Whether in criminology, social work, corrections, juvenile justice, corporate security, judicial administration, political administration, or military service, ethical
Legal Studies Courses
This is a listing of Legal Studies (LEGL) classes available at Bethany, overseen by the Legal Studies Department. Not all courses are available every semester.
Legal Studies Major
Bethany offers a major and minor in legal studies, as well as a paralegal certificate and pre-law program. Major Requirements Note Bethany’s when planning your coursework. Mission
Paralegal Certificate
The Paralegal Certificate Program is designed for students seeking employment in law firms, government agencies, for-profit organizations, and non-profit organizations. It is an excellent option
Pre-Law
Students interested in becoming an attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant may supplement a major of their choosing with law-related courses from across the curriculum; however,
| Name | Title | Office / Phone | Courses | |
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 | Dan Birkholz | Adjunct Faculty | | |
 | Gabe Cornish | Adjunct Faculty | | |
 | Sara Edwards HH 233 507-344-7523 | Associate Professor- Legal StudiesLegal Counsel to the Cabinet | HH 233 507-344-7523 |
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Sara EdwardsAssociate Professor- Legal Studies
Legal Counsel to the Cabinet
HH 233
507-344-7523
- Business Ethics
- Fundamentals of Speech
- Law and Ethics in Media
- Western Legal Traditions
- Mock Trial
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Community Policing
- Introduction to Legal Studies
- Business Law
- Legal Research and Writing
- Criminal Law
- Legal Procedures
- Family Law
- Topic: Personal Injury Law
- Senior Seminar
- Legal Studies Internship
- Legal Studies Independent Study
- Criminal Deviance and Justice
- American Minorities