Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Law, Specialization in Legal Policy

Academic unitHBIU College of Law and Public PolicyTotal credits120Estimated duration10 semesters; approximately 3 years and 4 months at three semesters per academic year

Program Overview

Official program overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Law, Specialization in Legal Policy is a 120-credit undergraduate program delivered over 10 semesters with four 3-credit courses per semester. The curriculum combines general education, legal foundations, constitutional and civil law, legal research and writing, public policy, administrative and regulatory law, human rights, dispute resolution, business law, cyber law, and advanced legal-policy analysis. The program prepares students to apply legal and policy knowledge ethically within faith-based, nonprofit, community, public-service, advocacy, compliance, and related professional settings.

Program Facts

Program facts

Academic unit: HBIU College of Law and Public Policy
Total credits: 120
Duration: 10 semesters; approximately 3 years and 4 months at three semesters per academic year
Specialization / Minor: Legal Policy

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

Analyze foundational legal concepts, institutions, and legal systems.
Apply constitutional, civil, criminal, contract, tort, property, evidence, administrative, regulatory, and international-law principles.
Conduct legal and policy research using credible academic and legal sources.
Develop clear legal and policy writing, statutory analysis, and evidence-based arguments.
Evaluate public policy through ethical, legal, social-justice, and faith-informed frameworks.
Analyze legislation, regulation, compliance systems, and administrative decision-making.
Use negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute-resolution methods appropriately.
Integrate legal-policy analysis through advanced research, practicum experience, and a capstone project.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must meet HBIU undergraduate admission requirements and provide required academic or supporting documentation. This academic program does not by itself confer professional licensure or authorization to practice law.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

Complete all 40 required courses.
Earn 120 semester credit hours.
Complete the Legal Policy Internship / Practicum.
Complete the Legal Policy Research Seminar and Capstone.
Meet all HBIU academic, financial, and graduation requirements.

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Practical Training / Internship Requirements

Legal Policy Internship / Practicum in Semester 10.

Research Requirements

Legal and policy research is developed progressively through Legal Research and Writing I and II, Statistics and Research Methods, Public Policy Analysis, Advanced Legal and Policy Analysis, and the final Legal Policy Research Seminar and Capstone.