Law & Public Policy
The Law and Public Policy minor focuses on the relationship between the legal system and public policy and is open to students in any major. It requires 8 courses (24 credits).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSC 103 | The American Constitution | 3 |
| PSC 245 | American Foreign Policy | 3 |
| PSC 320 | American Constitutional Law I | 3 |
| PSC 321 | American Constitutional Law II | 3 |
| or PSC 420 | The Constitution, The War on Terror and Civil Liberties | |
| PSC 242 | International Organizations | 3 |
| PSC 334 | Public Administration | 3 |
| PSC 336 | Urban Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSC 237 | State and Local Politics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Minors are an important part of the undergraduate curriculum. If students declare a minor by sophomore year, they can usually complete it in a timely manner. Students should work with their advisor to determine if it is possible that the minor can be completed by graduation.
To receive a minor, a student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their major(s) and from other minors, and students must complete more than 50% of the coursework required for the minor at Canisius. Please note that “ancillary/supporting” courses required for a major may still count as distinct courses as long as the remaining coursework still meets the 30 credit-hours required for a major. For more information about minor policies, please see the Declaring Majors and Minors page in the catalog.