Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Constitutional Law in Akron United States | University of Akron
University of Akron
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Akron United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,215
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Constitutional Law Certificate enables law students to specialize their graduate studies in constitutional law and civil rights. This program is ideal for those seeking to explore the intricate aspects of constitutional law, including governance structures and civil liberties. Students pursuing careers in civil rights advocacy, public service, government law, or criminal justice may find this certificate particularly valuable. Constitutional law coursework addresses pressing contemporary issues—ranging from equity and justice to privacy concerns, judicial authority, religious freedoms, electoral systems, historical legal contexts, and matters of race and gender.
The Con Law Certificate curriculum benefits from the distinguished faculty affiliated with Akron's Center for Constitutional Law. As one of the few congressionally recognized constitutional research institutions in the country, the Center offers Akron Law students exceptional academic resources. Fewer than half a dozen U.S. law schools provide comparable certification programs in constitutional or civil rights law, making this a distinctive educational opportunity.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
A complete application form.
Transcripts for all college, graduate, or juris doctor work. At a minimum, a candidate must demonstrate completion of a Bachelor's Degree (i.e., BA, BS, or foreign equivalent).
A personal statement describing interest in the program, what the applicant hopes to obtain from it, and any background related to intellectual property. The personal statement may not exceed two pages.
Demonstrated aptitude to succeed at a graduate level (can be demonstrated by having previously completed graduate level course work at an institution of higher learning, performance on a GMAT, GRE, MCAT or similar test, or other evidence of ability presented by the candidate (e.g., relevant work/life experiences).
Resume.
Two letters of recommendation.
The TOEFL or IELTS is generally required of all foreign-educated applicants. The preferred scores on TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). The preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.5.
Transcripts for all college, graduate, or juris doctor work. At a minimum, a candidate must demonstrate completion of a Bachelor's Degree (i.e., BA, BS, or foreign equivalent).
A personal statement describing interest in the program, what the applicant hopes to obtain from it, and any background related to intellectual property. The personal statement may not exceed two pages.
Demonstrated aptitude to succeed at a graduate level (can be demonstrated by having previously completed graduate level course work at an institution of higher learning, performance on a GMAT, GRE, MCAT or similar test, or other evidence of ability presented by the candidate (e.g., relevant work/life experiences).
Resume.
Two letters of recommendation.
The TOEFL or IELTS is generally required of all foreign-educated applicants. The preferred scores on TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). The preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.5.
Tuition
USD
26,215