West Virginia Wesleyan’s Legal Studies minor offers students an interdisciplinary exploration of
law, ethics, persuasion, and human nature. While the program provides a strong foundation for students considering law school or legal careers, it also offers valuable skills and insights for a wide range of fields — including business, public service, advocacy, journalism, and nonprofit
work.

Coordinated by Dr. Alexis de Coning (deconing.a@wvwc.edu), the program draws on courses from across the Social Sciences, Business, History, Communication, and English departments.

Students engage with diverse perspectives on justice, power, rhetoric, and civic life while developing critical thinking, analytical writing, and argumentation skills. In addition to coursework, the Legal Studies program sponsors a range of events each semester, including:
● Panels with Wesleyan alumni working in law and public service
● LSAT prep & “applying to law school” workshops
● Themed film nights

Whether you’re planning a legal career or simply want to deepen your understanding of how law
shapes our world, the Legal Studies minor is a dynamic and versatile complement to many majors.

CORE CLASSES (15 credits)
Complete five of the seven courses:

PUBS 102: Technical Writing
BUSI 250: Legal Environment of Business
CJUS 260: Criminal Law & Procedures
COMM 226: Argument & Evidence
HIST 360: American Legal History
POLS 315: Constitutional Law
POLS 348: International Law & Human Rights

INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE (3 credits)
Complete one of the following courses. We encourage you to select a class outside of your major requirements, although you are not required to do so.

BUSI 353: Sports Law
CJUS 3XX: Ethics in Criminal Justice
ECON 331: International Economics
ECON 333: Environmental Economics
ECON 361: Public Sector Economics
ENGL 300: Any 300-Level English Course (Approved by the Coordinator & Unit Lead)
GNST 360: Theorizing Difference
HIST 300: Any 300-Level History Course (Approved by the Coordinator & Unit Lead)
PHIL 260: Modern Philosophy
POLS 235: Race & Public Policy
SOCI 360: Global Conflict