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| Degree Title: |
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies/Health Care |
| College: |
Kaplan University |
| Description: |
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies (BSLS) degree program has been created to help you prepare for law school, or achieve professional success in an existing or future career in business, government, health care, or the service industry.
Kaplan University’s online program emphasizes the political, governmental, and constitutional framework of the American legal system, while developing your communication, critical thinking, and research skills.
The degree program allows you to select elective courses that focus on a particular legal topic. Students can also choose to pursue an emphasis in health care. A capstone course is required for graduation from the degree program and three capstone options are available: an internship, thesis, or comprehensive exam.
Health Care Emphasis: Students are given a solid foundation for further study in graduate and legal education as well as employment in the health care field. Students explore cutting-edge topics in the health care field, including bioethics, managed care, medical liability, insurance and benefit coverage, and policy development. Those completing this emphasis area will be in a position to seek employment in health care law, or pursue their education further.
Who Should Take This Program? Individuals who plan to attend law school should take the BSLS program. It offers a solid foundation in theory and application of the law, and a wide choice of elective courses that introduce many of the concepts that will be covered in law school.
Other individuals who wish to enhance or change their present career can take this program and customize it for a particular business or industry. Individuals with an associate’s degree, who wish to pursue a position requiring a bachelor’s degree where relevant legal knowledge is an advantage, should also consider this program. |
| Accredidation: |
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504; 800-621-7440. |
| Delivery Format: |
Online |
| Degree Level: |
Bachelor |
| Language: |
English |
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