Academic Programs

Undergraduate Minor

Program of Study

For Students Admitted
Prior to Summer 2018

The Minor in Legal Studies is 21 credit hours.
These hours are broken down as follows:

  • Law and the Legal System (required)
  • 15 credit hours of any PLA courses
  • 3 credit hours of supporting/legal studies related courses

View Legal Studies Minor Program Materials

For Students Admitted
Summer 2018 & Forward

The Minor in Legal Studies is 18 credit hours.
These hours are broken down as follows:

  • Law and the Legal System (required)
  • 15 credit hours of any PLA courses

View Legal Studies Minor Program Materials

The minor is open to all UCF students. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor and all minor courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used. Internship or independent study credit cannot be used toward the minor.

Declaring a Minor in Legal Studies

The minor can be declared by following one of three different methods listed below.
  • In your myUCF account, select “Student Self Service,” then “Add/Change Major” and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Stop by the Undergraduate Affairs Office in ED 110, and complete the Minor Declaration form.
  • Stop by the UCF Registrar’s Office in Millican Hall and complete the Minor Declaration form.
Students are strongly urged to declare a minor using one of these steps as early as possible but no later than the submission of their UCF Intent to Graduate Form, which must be completed the semester before the student intends to graduate.