Degree Program One of Only a Few Legal Studies Programs Offered
Online
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 30, 2009--
American
Public University System (APUS), introduced a Master of Arts in
Legal Studies to broaden its program offerings for students interested
in expanding their academic and professional development by studying
legal doctrine and concepts. APUS also offers a Bachelor of Science in
Legal Studies and an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies through its
member institutions American
Public University and American
Military University. APUS is one of only a handful of institutions
to offer a legal studies program completely online.
An accredited, online, university system, APUS serves more than 50,000
working adults studying worldwide. It offers 75 undergraduate
and graduate degree programs in an affordable and flexible format.
The Master of Arts in Legal Studies is a 36-credit degree program
designed for students who wish to develop a better understanding of the
law as it affects their careers, but are not interested in practicing
law. The program prepares its graduates to pursue career opportunities
in law and law-related fields in both government and business, or as a
background for future graduate work.
The program in legal studies does not prepare students for the practice
of law, and graduates of this program are not eligible for admission to
the Bar of any state based solely on their completion of this program.
“We think it’s important to provide a path for continued growth in our
programs,” said Wallace E. Boston, Jr., president of APUS. “This program
complements our associate degree in paralegal studies and our bachelor’s
degree in legal studies and will help students continue their study of
the law.”
Classes range from Criminal Law and Advanced Legal Research and Writing
to Islamist Lawfare and Contract Law. Upon completion of this program
graduates will have a solid foundation in legal doctrine and concepts
and an expanded ability to identify and analyze legal issues within the
workplace environment. Professionals most likely suited for this program
are paralegals, law enforcement officers, issue advocates, practitioners
in dispute resolution, and other professionals who want to better
understand how legal issues impact their roles and responsibilities.
APUS is committed to keeping the cost of attendance low with a graduate
tuition rate of $275 per credit hour. Classes start monthly, with Legal
Studies courses offered in 8-week sessions. For more information on
degrees in Legal Studies, call 1-877-777-9081 or go to www.apus.edu.
About American Public University System
American Public University System includes American Public University
and American Military University and educates more than 50,000 adult
learners worldwide. APUS’s relevant curriculum, affordability and
flexibility helps working adults pursue degrees in subjects ranging from
homeland security to management and liberal arts. A university book
grant supplies textbooks at no cost for eligible undergraduate students.
Source: American Public University System (APUS)
American
Public University System
Renée Hockaday, 703-334-3868
rhockaday@apus.edu