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College of Undergraduate StudiesCollege ofUndergraduate StudiesPLS 3105 JurisprudencePLS 3107 History of the US since WWIIPLS 3109 Constitution, Supreme Court and AmericandemocracyPLS 3111 Law and Social JusticePLS 3113 Social, Cultural & Political Issues in BusinessELECTIVES (select 12 units from the following courses)PLS 3007 Property LawPLS 3015 Wills, Trusts & Estate PlanningPLS 3019 Bankruptcy LawPLS 3021 Real Estate LawPLS 3023 Criminal LawPLS 3027 Family LawPLS 3031 Intellectual PropertyLIBERAL STUDIESBA in Liberal Studiese Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Studies prepares students tothink critically and holistically, to live creatively and ethically, andto work responsibly and sustainably in a dynamic global society.Students gain global and historical perspectives on the majorLiberal Arts disciplines: psychology, political science, economics,sociology, literature, religion, art, and science and technology.Using a holistic approach, they learn to analyze, integrate, and applythis knowledge to academic questions, social problems, andoccupational challenges. Issues, persons, populations, events,trends, and artifacts are examined in their historical and culturalcontexts. Students not only learn to make creative connectionsacross disciplines but also to think and act innovatively in theirpersonal and professional lives. is powerful blend of knowledge,skills, and experiences is highly valued in today’s global workforceand helps our students thrive in a fast-changing world.e program strengthens critical, creative, and integrative thinkingby employing a holistic and transformative approach to education.is dynamic approach focuses on educating the wholeperson—body, mind, heart, and spirit—and on understandingindividuals in relation to their families, communities, societies, andecospheres. To accomplish this, a variety of pedagogies are used:lecture, class discussion, small group conversation, pairs dialogue,experiential exercises, service learning, field study, online activities,contemplative exercises, debates, creative projects, andcollaborative social projects. is transformative approachfacilitates self-awareness, deepens understanding and appreciationof diversity, and strengthens commitment to ethical, ecological, andsocially responsible action. Hybrid courses give students valuableonline skills.e program offers an optional specialization in Leadership.Because we prize good relationships, we are devoted to supportingthe growth and well-being of our students and to fostering a senseof community among students, faculty, and staff. Personalizedadvising, coupled with a dynamic interdisciplinary curriculum,facilitates both academic development and personal transformationand so serves as a powerful pathway to professional or graduatework.PLS 3035 Immigration LawPLS 3037 Environmental LawPLS 3038 Employment LawPLS 3039 Elder LawPLS 3040 Internship (4)Prerequisites: PLS 3002PLS 3042 Skills Workshop (1)PLS 3044 E-discovery and E-FilingLower division breadth requirements45 unitsdegree requirements 90Units to reach 180variesTotal units for degree180 unitsLinked Degree OptionJFK University’s College of Undergraduate Studies and College ofGraduate and Professional Studies offer the opportunity to link theBA in Liberal Studies with Master’s programs in BusinessAdministration, Counseling Psychology, Holistic Health Educationand Sport Psychology.Students interested in seeking a linked degree must have beenadmitted to the undergraduate BA program and have:• Completed 159 undergraduate units;• Completed all requirements for the bachelor’s of artsprogram, except for 21 units (five 4-unit courses and one1-unit capstone) in the undergraduate major; and• Achieved a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA.Linking Program ProcessTo apply for the linked program, students must:• Meet with a Program Chair to review linking programrequirements;• Complete a Request of Linked Eligibility Review form and aPetition for degree form for the program; and• Submit both forms to the Registrar’s office with applicable,non-refundable fees along with the required documentationfor admission to the Master’s program.Program Learning OutcomesStudents completing the BA degree program are expected todemonstrate proficiency in:• Critical and creative thinking and writing;• Information literacy and conducting academic research;• Understanding global and multicultural perspectives on ideas,persons, events, and trends;• Comparing disciplinary, interdisciplinary, trans-disciplinary,and holistic perspectives;• Integrating and applying academic learning to complexproblems in innovative, effective, and sustainable ways; and• Collaborating and communicating effectively to solveacademic and social problems.50 College of Undergraduate Studies JOHN F. KENNEdy UNIvERSITy