Law and Society Interdisciplinary Minor
The Law and Society minor offers students a broad way to think about contemporary issues and to examine important lessons from history. Students can take courses from a wide range of fields, guided by their individual goals, including political science, comparative literature, religious studies, Jewish studies, anthropology, history, speech/rhetoric and more. Students develop strong critical thinking skills, with extensive reading, research and writing experience.
The Law and Society minor is ideal for students who wish to advance to law school as well as those interested in engaging deeply with these topics. This interdisciplinary minor complements many primary fields of study and gives students an edge for competitive graduate and post-baccalaureate programs. Students who complete the minor will also be equipped for jobs in public service, such as nonprofit management or advocacy work, among others.
Minor Requirements (18 hours)
The Law and Society minor consists of 18 credit hours or 6 courses.
- Two courses (6 hours) must be chosen from offerings listed under “Foundational Courses” (Group A).
- Four Courses (12 hours) may be chosen from offerings listed under “Related Courses” (Group B) or "Foundational Courses" (Group A).
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Foundational | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Survey of Commercial Law | ||
| Anthropology of Law and Conflict | ||
| Law and Economics | ||
| Literature and Law | ||
| Constitutional History of the United States | ||
| Hotel and Restaurant Law | ||
| Law and Ethics of Mass Communications | ||
| Crime and Justice | ||
| Law and Religion | ||
| International Law | ||
| Law and Contemporary International Problems | ||
| Constitutional Law I: Institutional Powers | ||
| Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties | ||
| Women and the Law | ||
| Law and Religious Traditions | ||
| Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce | ||
| Fashion and the Law | ||
| Sociology of Law | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Sport and the Law | ||
| Entertainment and the Law | ||
| Women and the Law | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group B: Related Courses | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following OR from Group A | 12 | |
| Understanding Other Cultures | ||
| Introduction to Economics | ||
| Literature and Society | ||
| Introduction to Rhetoric | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Business Writing | ||
| Global Media Industries | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Global Media Industries | ||
| American Founding Documents | ||
| Cyberethics and Information Policy | ||
| Social Issues in Information and Communications Technologies | ||
| Corporate Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Management | ||
| Special Topics in Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Special Topics in Ethics and Values | ||
| Introduction to Formal Logic I | ||
| Introduction to Formal Logic II | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Communicating Moral Issues | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Classical and Medieval Political Theory | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| Contemporary Political Theory | ||
| Gender and Politics | ||
| Public Policy | ||
| Moot Court and Legal Research | ||
| Morality, Ethics, and Religion | ||
| An Introduction to Social Inequality | ||
| Sociology of Social Control | ||
| Public Communication | ||
or SPCH 145 | Online Public Communication | |
| Communicating Moral Issues | ||
| Argumentation and Debate | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Persuasive Communication | ||
| Introduction to Rhetoric | ||
| Sport and Entertainment Contracts and Negotiations | ||
| Gender and Politics | ||
Note: Departmental or Honors College special topics courses focused on law and society may satisfy minor requirements in either Group A or B, provided that the course substitutions are pre-approved by the Office of Undergraduate Studies in Flinn Hall in consultation with faculty content experts. Email a syllabus along with a request for substitution and any other relevant details to CASundergrad@mailbox.sc.edu for pre-approval. Appeals to register in pre-approved honors college courses should be directed to the Honors College. Courses used to satisfy Carolina Core requirements may not also be used to fulfill minor requirements.