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Boost your Durham College GAS Certificate by exploring the fundamental characteristics of law through this general arts and science transfer program.
Discover the distinctive power of legal language while recognizing both its potential and constraints. The Legal Studies curriculum enables you to analyze law's societal functions and its relationships with communities, governance, and culture through multiple viewpoints. This program fosters justice by developing civic engagement abilities, thoughtful analysis, and appreciation for diversity, inclusion, fairness, and equal opportunity. You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of law within social frameworks, covering subjects like human rights, global law, conflict resolution, and data protection legislation.
Professional pathways
Government Administrator (Federal/Provincial), Human Rights Officer, Legal or Policy Consultant, Judicial Researcher
Conflict Mediator, Alternative Dispute Resolution Expert, Community Support Professional