Exploring the Law
If you are interested in law or preparing for law school, consider pursuing a Post-Baccalaureate certificate in Exploring the Law. This program gives students hands-on experience for a career involving law through a diverse set of course requirements. Exploring the law fosters critical thinking and exploration through all aspects of law. Students gain a wider understanding of the subject through classes in logic, philosophy, criminology, and ethics to ensure that this certificate complements their undergraduate experience and future career goals.
- POLI 130: Exploring the Law
- POLI 225: American Legal Process
- PHIL 101: Introduction to Logic
- PHIL 360: Philosophy of Law
- PSYC 240: Psychology and the Law
- ENG 241: Introduction to Professional Writing
- CRIS 207: Polite Functions
- CRIS 230: Criminology
- CRJS310: Constitutional Law in Criminal Procedure
- CRJS 322: Legal Research & Writing
- CRJS 343: Criminal Justice Ethics
- COM 311: Communication Law and Ethics
- Completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by federally approved institutional accreditor or its foreign equivalent
- Earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours attempted across all academic institutions
- A completed free online application
- Official transcript showing a bachelor's degree or higher conferred from a federally approved institutional accreditor or its foreign equivalent
To be admitted into a Post-Baccalaureate program, students shall have the following at the time of enrollment:
The following materials are required to apply:
After submitting your application, official college transcripts are sent to the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions at:
Mercyhurst University
Attn: Paul Hirsch
501 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16546
Applications for Post-Baccalaureate programs are accepted on a rolling basis. Once you've applied, you will receive communication from the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions regarding your acceptance. Students in Post-Baccalaureate programs are not eligible for GA/GE positions or academic/merit-based scholarships.
Office of Professional Admissions