Program:
B.S. in Legal Studies

School:
Kaplan University

Program Description:
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies (BSLS) degree program has been created to help you prepare for law school, or achieve professional success in an existing or future career in business, government, health care, or the service industry. Kaplan University's online program emphasizes the political, governmental, and constitutional framework of the American legal system, while developing your communication, critical thinking, and research skills.

Students can select elective courses that focus on a particular legal topic. Individuals who plan to attend law school should take the BSLS program. It offers a solid foundation in theory and application of the law, and a wide choice of elective courses that introduce many of the concepts that will be covered in law school. Other individuals who wish to enhance or change their present career can take this program and customize it for a particular business or industry. Individuals with an associate's degree, who wish to pursue a position requiring a bachelor's degree where relevant legal knowledge is an advantage, should also consider this program.