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Overview
Key facts
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.
Programme 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.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
International Law Public Law Legal Studies View 53 other Masters in Public Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
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
1286 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 643 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
1286 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 643 USD per semester during 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.
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