Law and American Civilization Program
Program Director: Juman Kim
Liberal Arts Building 3224
Phone: 410-704-2207
Email: jumankim@towson.edu
The Program
The Law and American Civilization program introduces undergraduate students to the American legal system and the history and politics that underlie it. The program provides students with the necessary knowledge of the rule of law and the legal system in the United States, especially in relation to democracy. Students will also receive intensive training in analytical reasoning and critical thinking. Students majoring in "Law and American Civilization" may choose to attend law school after college, enter graduate school in one of the program's disciplines, or enter careers in government, business and industry, or politic activism. However, this is not necessarily a pre-professional program. Students who are not considering law or graduate school are encouraged to consider this program if studying American law and the legal system in college is their primary academic interest, especially if they want to better understand how and why American institutions and policies that affect them are structured as they are, as well as their own rights, choices, and opportunities protected by the American legal system.
Courses
LWAC 491 THESIS IN LAW AND AMERICAN CIVILIZATION (3)
Using internet technology and traditional classroom instruction students will research and write on some aspect of law in American society and civilization. Prerequisites: open only to majors who have completed at least 24 units in the major; consent of instructor.
LWAC 497 PRACTICUM IN LAW AND AMERICAN CIVILIZATION (3)
Practicum in a law firm, court of law or in business. Prerequisite: open only to students majoring in Law and American Civilization who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
LWAC 498 DIRECTED READINGS IN LWAC (3)
Readings and research in preparation for the writing of an honors thesis under the supervision of the director or one member of the Law and American Civilization advisory board. Prerequisites: open only to majors who have completed at least 30 units in the major and have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a GPA of 3.50 in the major, consent of instructor.
LWAC 499 HONORS THESIS IN LWAC (3)
Research and writing of an honors thesis guided by the director of Law and American Civilization or a member of the advisory board. Prerequisites: open only to majors who have completed at least 33 units in the major and have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a GPA of 3.50 in the major, consent of instructor.