UCPC 0091 - Law and Ethics

Instruction Method In-Person

Course Description

Fundamental concepts of the law through the lens of historical and contemporary issues. Perspectives from the history of legal thinking, the philosophy of justice, legal theory, and communication, exploring such topics as hate speech, juvenile punishment, and mitigating mental factors. Introduction to current legal issues through guest lectures by experts in law, philosophy, psychiatry, and forensic neuroscience. Group exercises to improve critical thinking, public speaking and presentation skills.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: High School students will be prompted to submit an additional application after enrollment including: a high school transcript, letter of recommendation, parental permission, and other required consent forms.

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds

Remission Eligible: Not eligible.

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UCPC 0091 - B

Summer II 2024: 6-wk

In-Person

Available

Law and Ethics

Lecture

T, Th

1:30PM to 5:00PM

Jul 02, 2024 to Aug 08, 2024

Schedule and Location

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38.5

Medford/Somerville Campus

In-Person

Non-Credit: Audit for High School Students credit (3 units)	$1,300.00	Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit for High School Students credit (3 units)	$3,147.00 or $450.00 deposit	Click here to get more information

3 credit(s)

Section Notes

This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies

This section is reserved for high school students who are rising 10th, 11th or 12th grade students. High School students will be prompted to submit an additional application after enrollment including: a high school transcript, letter of recommendation, parental permission, and other required consent forms.