Law and Technology
Examine how laws enable, hinder, and change technological advancements, and how technology in turn effects our legal system.
This program explores the interaction between two powerful domains in our society and allows students from every background to engage and confront some of the most pressing issues in the modern world.
Learn about:
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Skills
- Ethics
- Intellectual Property
- Patent Law
- Copyright Law
Careers
- Public Policy
- Criminal Justice
- Technology Lawyer
Requirements
- All minors at USC need 16 units that only meet minor requirements and do not meet any other major, minor, or GE requirement.
- All courses completed for your minor or specialization must be completed for a letter grade.
- You must earn a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA in the courses completed for your minor or specialization.
Minor (18 units)
Core requirements (2 units):
ITP-125 "From Hackers to CEOs: Introduction of Information Security" (2 units)
Law Electives (8 units):
LAW 206 "Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Law" (4 units)
LAW 207 "Personal Data in the 21st Century" (4 units)
LAW 211 "Intellectual Property and Technology" (4 units)
LAW 350 "Law and Entrepreneurship" (4 units)
LAW 401 "Cybersecurity & Cybercrime"(4 units)
Information Technology Electives (8 units):
ITP 325 "Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense" (4 units) [prerequisite: ITP-125]
ITP 370 "Information Security Management" (4 units) [prerequisite: ITP-125]
ITP 375 "Digital Forensics" (4 units) [prerequisite: ITP-125]
ITP 479 "Cyber Law and Privacy" (4 units)
Specialization (10 units)
Core requirements (2 units):
ITP-125 "From Hackers to CEOs: Introduction of Information Security" (2 units)
Law Electives (4 units):
LAW 206 "Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Law" (4 units)
LAW 207 "Personal Data in the 21st Century" (4 units)
LAW 211 "Intellectual Property and Technology" (4 units)
LAW 350 "Law and Entrepreneurship" (4 units)
LAW 401 "Cybersecurity & Cybercrime"(4 units)
Information Technology Electives (4 units):
ITP 325 "Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense" (4 units) [prerequisite: ITP-125]
ITP 370 "Information Security Management" (4 units) [prerequisite: ITP-125]
ITP 375 "Digital Forensics" (4 units) [prerequisite: ITP-125]
ITP 479 "Cyber Law and Privacy" (4 units)
Course Plan
Use the chart below to plan your course schedule to complete your minor. Pay careful attention to prerequisites. Make sure you consult with your major advisor about how best to incorporate the requirements for your minor with your major and general education requirements.
Please contact our academic advisors with questions about course sequencing, departmental clearance and course substitutions.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Next steps
How can I add this program?
Apply online
Current USC students can use our online application to declare a minor or specialization. Your application will be processed within 4 to 9 business days, and you will be notified at your official USC email address of your admission to the program of your choice.
Contact us with questions
If you have a question about the program, you're welcome to write to us or schedule an advisement appointment. We can help you navigate our program requirements and resources and refer you to other offices as needed.
Resources
Advisement
Minors & Specializations
Other Resources
Minors and Specializations
Artificial Intelligence Applications
Blockchain
Cloud Computing with DevOps
Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics
Computer Programming
Connected Devices and Making
Education and Computing
Enterprise Information Systems
Innovation: The Digital Entrepreneur
Mobile App Development
Technical Game Art
Video Game Production
Video Game Programming
Web Development
Published on March 23rd, 2022
Last updated on May 24th, 2022