LGS 217 - Constitutional Law

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement.

Examine the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Analyze cases focusing on governmental powers and limitations, due process, free speech, privacy rights and religious freedoms and apply these concepts to today’s constitutional issues.

Note: This course is not considered a legal specialty course for the purpose of earning legal specialty credits in the Paralegal Studies Program. However, it may be applied as a general elective in the Paralegal Studies Program as noted in the program description. Please consult with an advisor before registering for this course. Typically offered OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the source and extent of power of each branch of government.
Brief court opinions.
Analyze fact patterns under applicable level of Constitutional scrutiny.
Analyze limitations on governmental powers.
Draft a document that presents logical and well-supported Constitutional arguments based upon a set of facts.