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LAW, POLITICS AND SOCIETY

LEGALST/POLISCI 217
Course Description

Introduction to the legal process. Examination of the various concepts of law, the perennial problems of the law, legal reasoning, and the nature and function of law and the courts.

Prerequisties

Freshman or sophomore standing only

Satisfies
Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.87

23.87% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.44%

1.8% from Historical

A Rate
93.59%

276.19% from Historical

Class Size
78

2.53% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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