Legal Studies Degree

The legal studies degree program at Claremont McKenna College 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 California colleges that offer legal studies degrees.

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Claremont McKenna College

150 E Tenth St, Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Claremont, CA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Claremont McKenna College has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,300.

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

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Natural Resources And Conservation

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1940 to 2210, or an ACT score between 29 to 32. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 10 percent of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found through the school's portal or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $46,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $8,000. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Claremont McKenna College through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website.

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).