Criminal procedure looks at how different countries and governments establish the guilt or innocence of the accused. Students may study how procedure regulates the relationships between parties in trials. Studies may also examine restraints on government and law enforcement investigation of crime.

Spanning many countries and island territories, South America is home to many Spanish-speaking countries. Here, students can literally walk through history on their way to class and soak up the culture of ancient societies.

A master’s program is a focused degree that requires about two years of classwork, research, and possibly a thesis paper to earn. This advanced program of study allows students to further specialize their schooling in an area that interests them.