Legal Studies Degree

The legal studies degree program at Morehead State 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 Kentucky colleges that offer legal studies degrees.

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Morehead State University

512 E. Stephens St, Midway, KY

Morehead State University, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Morehead, KY, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately eight thousand students enroll at MSU per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 19 - 24 on the ACT, or 940 - 1140 on the SAT. Approximately 90% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 54% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $7,600 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 for the year. Some students at Morehead State University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The MSU "Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to learn more about Morehead State University can take a look at their website at moreheadstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Legal Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Morehead State University offers a bachelor's degree program in legal studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).