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Academic Program Proposal
Currently Under Review
Date Proposal Received Institution Degree Awarded Name of Academic Program Objections Received Decision Deadline MHEC Final Decision Final Decision Date
9/17/2012 College of Southern Maryland AS  Legal Studies   11/12/2012  Approved  1/7/2013 

Legal Studies  Program Description

Students will learn about the interconnection and impact between law, business, government, and public administration. The required core and general education courses serve as a foundation for the Legal Studies program


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