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Public Law

Seek to understand American penal code

As one of Alfred University's many interdisciplinary programs, the public law minor seeks to provide an understanding of the role of law in American society. Students examine major court decisions, the structure of the nation's legal systems, and theoretical assumptions about law.

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Program Snapshot

School/Division
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Campus Locations
Main Campus - Alfred, NY

Major
none offered

Minor
Public Law

Program Contact
Michele Lowry

607-871-2215
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Faculty / Staff

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Michele Lowry, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Headshot
Michele Lowry
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Sari Rivera, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Sari Rivera
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Jeff Sluyter-Beltrao, Associate Professor of Political Science
Jeff Sluyter-Beltrao
Associate Professor of Political Science
Desmond Wallace, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Desmond Wallace
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Facilities

All Alfred Facilities
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Franklin W. Olin Building
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Herrick Memorial Library
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
607-871-2171
Seidlin Hall
Michele Lowry
Michele Lowry
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
(607) 871-2215