About the course

Law and society is an interdisciplinary field that examines how law works in practice in public administration, courts, the non-profit sector, policy, policing, and the justice system. Law professionals working at various professional levels help shape government and address crime and other societal problems. According to the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), law and society jobs are expected to increase by over 1000 in the Kansas City area by 2024, with a significant demand among the region?s police departments.

　　A professional working in law?s duties might include:

　　Analyzing and explaining key public issues and their impact on the public at large

　　Defining ethical leadership and evaluating its importance in contemporary government and public administration

　　Explaining how public policy is formulated and implemented

　　Analyzing how law works in public administration, courts, non-profits, policy, policing, and the justice system as a whole

　　Examining legal policy, legal institutions, social movements, psychological attitudes and perceptions, managerial processes, and social structures Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$107,840

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lawrence
Summer (May), 2024	Lawrence
Fall (August), 2024	Lawrence
Spring (January), 2025	Lawrence
Summer (May), 2025	Lawrence
Fall (August), 2025	Lawrence
Spring (January), 2026	Lawrence
Summer (May), 2026	Lawrence

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kansas - Shorelight

A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all previous coursework, including transfer coursework. Proof of high school graduation particular to your country. If applicable: SAT or ACT scores. IELTS - 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscore).TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition - 79 (18 minimum subscore).TOEFL paper-delivered test - 60 (18 minimum subscore)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kansas - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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