Morgantown , West Virginiaasdasds , United States
Overview
The Legal Studies program from West Virginia University offers three areas of emphasis: healthcare, justice systems, and homeland security.
Career
Graduates will be able to apply knowledge and skills gained to perform their jobs more effectively and to provide private and public organizations the benefit of enhanced experience.
It is a graduate program of study designed for professionals practicing in areas such as human relations, criminal justice, juvenile justice, journalism, social work, court administration, national security, probation and law enforcement, or regulatory agencies. It is neither a law degree nor a paralegal program.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Law and the Legal System
- Researching the Law
- Administrative Ethics
- Judicial Legal Process
- The Legislative Process
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public Law Legal Studies View 61 other Masters in Legal Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.75
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two Letters of Reference. Letters should speak to the applicant’s intellectual ability, motivation, oral/written communication skills, and the likelihood of success in completing this master’s degree program.
- Personal Statement on the subject of why and how the MLS degree will further the applicant’s career or special interests.
- Resume or CV.
- Test Scores or Waiver Request.
Tuition Fee
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International
631 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 631 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
National
631 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 631 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
631 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 631 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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