CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
An introduction to the constitutional law of the United States covering the basic structure of government in the United States, with emphasis on the federal government. Includes the role of the federal courts and the doctrine of judicial review; the rise of federal power, as reflected particularly in shifting definitions of "interstate commerce," the doctrine of separation of powers, with emphasis on current issues of legislative and executive branch authority; and judicial and other limitations on the exercise of authority by the states as well as selected rights protected in the Amendments to the Constitution.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Law JD Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize and apply basic principles of constitutional law. Audience: Graduate 2. Develop an understanding of the historical context and development of constitutional doctrine in the United States. Audience: Graduate 3. Identify and apply the different forms of constitutional interpretation applied by the Supreme Court. Audience: Graduate 4. Articulate key arguments for and against significant constitutional questions. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize and apply basic principles of constitutional law. Audience: Graduate 2. Develop an understanding of the historical context and development of constitutional doctrine in the United States. Audience: Graduate 3. Identify and apply the different forms of constitutional interpretation applied by the Supreme Court. Audience: Graduate 4. Articulate key arguments for and against significant constitutional questions. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027