Legal Studies Certificate
Hours - 15 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2026
Last Revised 11/03/2025
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Business & Government
Sponsoring Program: Political Science
Holokai Category: Professional Studies
Program Requirements
Core Requirements — 6 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSC 354 | Legal Research and Writing | S | 3.0 | |
| POSC 356 | International Legal Drafting and Transactions | W | 3.0 |
Electives: Complete Three — 8-9 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSM 342 | Business Law and Ethics | F, W, S | 3.0 | ENGL 101 |
| COMM 430 | Media Law and Ethics | W | 3.0 | COMM 200 |
| ACCT 321 | Federal Taxation I | W, S | 3.0 | ACCT 301 w/C- or better |
| ANTH 360 | Museum Studies | F | 3.0 | ANTH 105 or HUM 151 or HUM 251 |
| ANTH 447 | Applied and Development Anthropology | W | 3.0 | ANTH 105 or IPB 121 |
| EDU 212 | Foundations of Education | F, W, S | 2.0 | |
| SPED 300 | Education of Students with Exceptionalities | F, W, S | 3.0 | EDU 200 |
| IPB 287 | Restorative Justice | W | 3.0 | IPB 121 |
| PAIS 330 | Sovereignty and Self Governance in Oceania | F, W | 3.0 | PAIS 105 |
| POSC 322 | Oceanic Governments and Politics | W | 3.0 | |
| POSC 410 | The Constitution of the United States | W | 3.0 | |
| POSC 485 | The United Nations and Intergovernmental Organizations | W | 3.0 |
Additional Program Requirements
Double-counting is managed with your advisor.
All passing grades will be accepted in fulfilling minor or certificate requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Forthcoming