2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore

PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE DIVISION OF LEGAL,
ETHICAL AND HISTORICAL STUDIES
Legal and Ethical Studies, Master ofArts
Dr. Jeffrey Sawyer, Program Director
FACULTY: Albrecht, Botes, Carney, Cohen, Eghbal, Elfenbein, Guy, Jacklin, Legon,
Middleton, Mulcahey, Sawyer, Walen, Wayne
ADJUNCT FACULTY: McDermitt
The graduate degree program in Legal and Ethical Studies, offered through the Division of
Legal, Ethical, and Historical Studies, is designed for students who are interested in the
graduate level study of law and ethics in a liberal arts setting. The curriculum emphasizes
practical applications, contemporary problems, and historical and philosophical perspectives.
All courses are in the evenings.
The curriculum is divided into three general areas. First, introductory courses provide
students with a foundation for advanced study and for the development of research and
writing skills. Second, advanced courses focus on basic concepts and contemporary issues
in particular areas oflaw, philosophy, and historical inquiry. Third, students may take several
electives in other graduate programs for the purpose of broadening or deepening their
knowledge, or exploring other disciplines related to their educational objectives.
The program is most appropriate for the student who is motivated by intellectual interest
as well as career goals. * Courses emphasize the connections berween knowledge and
practice. The curriculum serves the serious student aiming for a liberal arts master's degree,
while also serving career-oriented students with a desire for graduate courses in specialized
areas such as business-related law, real property, professional ethics, family law and public
policy, constitutional issues and contemporary debates, administrative law and organization,
legal and ethical issues in health care, wills and trusts, and legal and constitutional
history. Advanced students may enroll in specific courses in the School of Law, School of
Business, and other College of Liberal Arts graduate programs such as Criminal Justice,
Public Administration, and Applied Psychology; permission from the appropriate instructors
and administrators is required. Students interested in alternative dispute resolution
and in any of the areas ofarbitration, mediation, and negotiation should solicit the advice
of the Program Director concerning appropriate courses.
*Please note: The Legal and Ethical Studies program makes many students more competitive
for law school admission, but does not qualifY students for admission to or
advanced standing in the University of Baltimore's School of Law. The program
does not lead to formal certification as a paralegal, nor does it qualifY students for the
Maryland State Bar Examination.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university,
earned with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Individuals with lower grade point averages
may be admitted on a conditional basis with the approval of the director. Application
forms and information can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
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