MSL - Master of Science in Law
Grow in Your Career by Obtaining a Master of Science in Law Degree Online

The law pervades virtually every aspect of our society. In our careers, many of us are exposed to aspects of the law on a daily basis. A comprehensive understanding of the law could help many of us advance in our careers, but unfortunately, our legal knowledge is often very limited. It’s understandable that outside of going to law school, there are few legal education opportunities, even at the college level.

CalSouthern’s online Master of Science in Law (MSL) is designed for people who aren’t interested in practicing law as an attorney, but who are looking for a comprehensive, respected, post-graduate degree in law to advance in their careers. Business executives, human resources professionals, policy makers and advocates, mediators, health care professionals, and litigation support professions are just a few examples of careers where an online MSL could prove extremely valuable, whether you are looking to advance in such a position or to secure a job in one of these fields.

Learners in the CalSouthern online Master of Science in Law degree program will study many of the subjects that make up the core curriculum of law school study. For example, you will study torts, contracts, criminal and constitutional law, business associations, and property. Other areas of study include immigration law, wills, trusts and estates, international law, and intellectual property.

You will be mentored by faculty who are experienced, responsive law professors, as well as experienced attorneys and experts in their fields. They will apply their real-world experience as they work with you on a one-to-one basis as you progress toward your degree. They, along with CalSouthern’s administration and staff, will be there to support you every step of the way.

The Master of Science in Law is not a Juris Doctor degree, and will not qualify you to sit for the bar examination. But it’s a demanding, respected and wonderfully versatile advanced degree that could be of great benefit in a wide variety of fields, and one that could set you apart from the competition in a competitive marketplace.

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MSL Degree Credits:
Required to complete: 36
Accepted in transfer: 6
Cost per credit: $330


OBJECTIVES

The primary objectives of the Master of Science in Law degree program are to provide learners with the knowledge and ability to:


  • Develop an integrated understanding of the various areas of United States law.

  • Acquire sufficient knowledge of the law to more effectively utilize professional legal services.

  • Appraise and evaluate real-life sit...

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the Master of Science in Law degree program requires a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent completed at an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution. The MSL degree requires 36 graduate semester units completed beyond the Bachelor's degree.

The University may accept a maximum of 6 graduate semester units in transfer toward the MSL. Credit earned in graduate course...

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Science in Law degree requires a total of 36 graduate semester units completed in the field of study beyond a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, which may include a maximum of six graduate semester units accepted in transfer from an appropriately-accredited institution, and satisfaction of the following criteria:


  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher....

 

View per credit tuition
Degree Type Tuition Cost Per Credit
Bachelor's Degree$250
Single Subject Courses (Undergraduate)$250
Master's Degree$330
Doctoral Degree$330
Juris Doctor Degree$295
Single Subject Courses (Graduate)$330