Legal Studies Degree

The legal studies degree program at Central Washington 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 Washington colleges that offer legal studies degrees.

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Central Washington University

7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA

Central Washington University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Ellensburg, WA and publically funded. CWU has a yearly student enrollment of about 12,000.

Areas of study available at CWU include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1320 - 1650 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 - 24 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Central Washington University. Central Washington University accepts about 80% of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, around 39% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at cwu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $8,800 and nonresidents pay $21,000 annually. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,400. Some students at CWU may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The mascot for CWU is the "Wildcats", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

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

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).