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) must be chosen from offerings listed under “Specialized Courses” (Group B)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Foundational | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Understanding Other Cultures | ||
| Introduction to Economics | ||
| Literature and Society | ||
| American Founding Documents | ||
| 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 | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Morality, Ethics, and Religion | ||
| Public Communication | ||
| Communicating Moral Issues | ||
| Argumentation and Debate | ||
| Group B: Specialized | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Survey of Commercial Law | ||
| Anthropology of Law and Conflict | ||
| Law and Economics | ||
| Literature and Law | ||
| Introduction to Rhetoric | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Business Writing | ||
| Global Media Industries | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Global Media Industries | ||
| Constitutional History of the United States | ||
| Hotel and Restaurant Law | ||
| Law and Ethics of Mass Communications | ||
| Corporate Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Management | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Crime and Justice | ||
| Law and Religion | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Classical and Medieval Political Theory | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| Contemporary Political Theory | ||
| Gender and Politics | ||
| International Law | ||
| Law and Contemporary International Problems | ||
| Constitutional Law I: Institutional Powers | ||
| Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties | ||
| The Judicial Process | ||
| Women and the Law | ||
| Law and Religious Traditions | ||
| Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce | ||
| Fashion and the Law | ||
| Cyberethics and Information Policy | ||
| Social Issues in Information and Communications Technologies | ||
| An Introduction to Social Inequality | ||
| Introduction to Social Problems | ||
| Sociology of Social Control | ||
| Sociology of Law | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Persuasive Communication | ||
| Introduction to Rhetoric | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Sport and the Law | ||
| Sport and Entertainment Contracts and Negotiations | ||
| Entertainment and the Law | ||
| Gender and Politics | ||
| Women and the Law | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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.