Legal Studies Degree Programs

Degrees in Legal Services

Nearly every industry deals with legal issues in some manner, and an understanding of legal processes is no longer relegated to just the legal department. Our legal studies programs can help prepare you for a variety of related careers. For those interested in pursuing or advancing their career in legal support and services, consider our associate of applied science program. Courses are offered in popular areas such as legal research and writing, civil litigation, legal ethics, torts, and other legal disciplines.

Students interested in pursuing or advancing careers in the legal field, government, and the corporate world should consider our graduate degrees in legal studies. A master's degree in legal studies from Purdue Global can equip you with a sound knowledge of the law, legal terminology, and procedure, and could open the door to new career opportunities.

Our bachelor's degree in legal support and services provides you with solid foundational knowledge to help you pursue a variety of careers in the legal field, government, and the corporate world.^‡

Environmental Policy Degree

For students interested in environmental issues, our environmental policy and management degree focuses on a deep understanding of the environmental policy-making process. Study the skills needed to enact and enforce policy within a variety of organizations—both in and outside of "green" industries. Blend science or business skills with the environmental regulatory knowledge that could help your organization get things done.

Discover how to create small- and large-scale environmental policy and work toward environmental issue resolutions.

Public Administration Degree

Students looking to advance their careers, make a difference, and spark community-wide change should consider our Master of Public Administration. This master's degree is designed to help practicing or aspiring administrators develop the skills and techniques to lead in a variety of public service fields.

The public administration program covers the in-depth management and public policy knowledge relevant to today's public sector. You can earn a general Master of Public Administration or pursue a concentration in the areas of criminal justice, disaster and emergency management, governmental management, or health care management.

Learning Online, But Not On Your Own

Earning your degree online with Purdue Global is a collaborative experience. We strive to make you feel more engaged in class and help you interact with classmates of all backgrounds. The vast majority of courses in our degree programs—at both the graduate and undergraduate levels—include real-time, interactive seminars. These sessions are archived for maximum convenience and flexibility for our students. Discussion boards and one-on-one feedback with instructors are also an integral part of the learning experience.