An Online Degree in Law and Society
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Society from Penn State World Campus, you can work for law enforcement agencies, labor organizations, law offices, or insurance carriers. This program, which covers the law, legal principles, and legal systems and processes in the United States, is ideal if you have an interest in law enforcement, court services, or public service, or if you’re looking to enter a pre-law program or go to law school.
Why Law and Society at Penn State
Applicable course work — As a law and society student, your 15 credits of core course work will include legal brief writing and the philosophy of law and legal ethics. Throughout your studies, you can develop skills to critically analyze arguments and detect careless language use and fallacies.
Immediate results — While earning your bachelor’s degree online, you can enhance your resume by acquiring a professional certificate or an associate degree. For example, both the Certificate in Organizational Communication and the Associate in Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences include many of the courses required for the bachelor of arts degree in law and society. You can gain credits toward a bachelor’s degree while also reaching these notable milestones along the way.
Who Should Apply
The bachelor’s degree in law and society might be a good choice if you:
- are not a lawyer but work with legal issues in human resources, affirmative action, law enforcement, child and family services, government, education, communication, technology, or health care
- have an associate degree in areas such as law enforcement, legal studies, or law and society
- have earned a certificate through Penn State’s paralegal certificate program
- plan to attend law school after earning a baccalaureate degree
- want a baccalaureate degree focused on law, as opposed to related fields such as criminal justice and political science
- are a law enforcement and corrections officer, community service professional, or member of the armed services and want to enroll in a degree-completion program
Career Opportunities for Graduates
With a bachelor’s degree in law and society you can work as a:
- law enforcement officer
- detective
- legal assistant
- arbitrator
- mediator
- conciliator
Online Education at Penn State
Penn State has a history of 100+ years of distance education and more than a decade of experience in online learning. We strive to create an online learning environment that brings you as close to the face-to-face experience as possible. Learn more about Penn State World Campus.
