Legal Studies Degree

The legal studies degree program at Anderson University is a general studies program that includes instruction for students that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities. Students who graduate from the legal studies degree program may pursue careers in law enforcement, legal administration, correctional facilities, and may become detectives, investigators, paralegals, and more. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer legal studies degrees.

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Anderson University (AU)

1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC

Anderson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Anderson, SC and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Anderson University has an annual student enrollment of approximately two thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1400 to 1740, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 25. 73% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $4,300 per year. Students enrolled at Anderson University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Anderson University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to learn more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.andersonuniversity.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).