Legal Studies / Sociology, Bachelor of Science / Master of Arts

St. John's University

Law regulates our social lives and is concerned with the causes and consequences of human behavior. Likewise, Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists study many of the contemporary issue that legal professionals work on, including: street crime and policing practices disparities in income and family resources poverty and unemployment and problems of peace and war. And, research conducted by sociologists is often used to test the effectiveness of laws and to advocate for changes in law. The B.S./M.A. program in Legal Studies and Sociology allows qualified students to simultaneously work toward the completion of a B.S. degree in Legal Studies and an M.A. degree in Sociology. While still working toward your undergraduate Legal Studies degree, you’ll enroll in four approved graduate courses in Sociology. These courses will still apply to your bachelor’s degree if for any reason you do not wish to continue at the master’s level after four years.''

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