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\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n ELEMENTOR CONTAINMENT RESETS\n Prevents Elementor wrapper styles from bleeding into our\n custom HTML content blocks.\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n\n\/* Zero out all padding\/margin\/gap\/background on every Elementor wrapper *\/\n.elementor-widget-container,\n.elementor-widget-wrap,\n.elementor-widget-wrap > .elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO CENTERING \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero__inner{\n justify-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n}\n.hero__inner > div{\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n align-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n max-width:780px;\n margin:0 auto;\n}\n.hero__desc{\n max-width:640px;\n margin-left:auto;\n margin-right:auto;\n}\n.hero__btns{\n justify-content:center;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Visually hidden elements \u2014 explicit colors for accessibility checkers \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sr-only,\n.visually-hidden {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Screen-reader-only toggle label \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle__label {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link always has explicit colors \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb: sit flush below global header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody {\n padding-top: 65px !important;\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 0 !important;\n 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center;\n justify-content: center;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark span {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-weight: 900;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n color: #002147;\n letter-spacing: -.03em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text strong {\n display: block;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-weight: 800;\n font-size: .88rem;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n letter-spacing: .01em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text span {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .62rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n}\n\n.jsu-global-nav__menu {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li {\n position: relative;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .3rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);\n text-decoration: none;\n padding: .55rem .75rem;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: none;\n border: none;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a:hover,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button.has-sub::after {\n content: '';\n display: inline-block;\n width: 0; height: 0;\n border-left: 4px solid transparent;\n border-right: 4px solid transparent;\n border-top: 4px solid currentColor;\n opacity: .6;\n margin-left: .2rem;\n transition: transform .2s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover > button.has-sub::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within > button.has-sub::after {\n transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n\/* Dropdowns *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n position: absolute;\n top: calc(100% + 4px);\n left: 0;\n min-width: 220px;\n background: #001736;\n border: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-radius: 8px;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.4);\n padding: .5rem 0;\n opacity: 0;\n visibility: hidden;\n transform: translateY(-8px);\n transition: opacity .2s, visibility .2s, transform .2s;\n z-index: 100;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover .jsu-global-nav__dropdown,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within .jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n opacity: 1;\n visibility: visible;\n transform: translateY(0);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a {\n display: block;\n padding: .5rem 1.1rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(0,142,214,.15);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label {\n display: block;\n padding: .65rem 1.1rem .25rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .65rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n margin-top: .35rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label:first-child {\n border-top: none;\n margin-top: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile menu toggle *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn {\n display: none;\n background: none;\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n border-radius: 6px;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n padding: .45rem .65rem;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n line-height: 1;\n transition: background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }\n\n\/* Page body offset for fixed nav *\/\nbody { padding-top: 0 !important; }\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 54px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 46px !important; }\n#main-content { scroll-margin-top: 104px !important; }\n\n\/* Sections scroll past nav *\/\n[id] { scroll-margin-top: 104px; }\n\n@media(max-width: 1024px) {\n 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1.4rem}\n.pub-title{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:800;color:#002147 !important;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.42;margin:0 0 .45rem}\n.pub-meta{font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.03rem;color:#4A5060 !important;line-height:1.55;margin:0}\n\n.ov-figure{margin:1.5rem 0 0}\n.ov-figure img{display:block;width:100%;max-width:900px;height:auto;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:12px}\n.ov-figure figcaption{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.9rem;color:#636B78 !important;margin-top:.6rem}\n<\/style>\n<style>\n.cards-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.card {\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease !important;\n}\n.card::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\n height: 4px;\n background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00629A 0%, 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b{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.9rem;color:#002147;margin-right:.4rem}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<a href=\"#main-content\" class=\"skip-link\">Skip to main content<\/a>\n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n<div class=\"w\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb__list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/\">JSU Home<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/polisci\/\">Political Science<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Prospective Students<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n <!-- HERO -->\n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">Department of Political Science · College of Liberal Arts<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n Prospective <em>Students<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n Apply early, explore the Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies pathways, and see what to expect from a political science education at Jackson State.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/futuretiger.jsums.org\/tourpicker.asp\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Visit<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Contact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- INCIDENT REPORTING ADVISORY -->\n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.4rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Department of Political Science<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">Prospective Students<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\">High school students are encouraged to apply for admission and financial aid in January of their senior year. The earlier applications are received, the earlier students will be notified of admission and financial aid decisions.<\/p>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;\">Prospective students interested in enrolling at Jackson State University can visit the Office of Admissions webpage for more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/admissions\/admissions-home\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:1.3rem;\">\n <a href=\"#Expect\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Curriculum \/ General Requirements<\/a>\n <a href=\"#Expect\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" style=\"margin-left:.5rem;\">Financial Aid<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"legal\" aria-labelledby=\"legal-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.2rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Legal Studies<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"legal-h\">Legal Studies Curriculum<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\">Jackson State University’s Legal Studies program exists to engage students in the readiness process for successful law school admission and retention. Each Jackson State University student with an interest in attending law school, regardless of major, degree, or discipline, is eligible to participate in the Legal Studies program. The University offers the program from the College of Liberal Arts.<\/p>\n <h3 class=\"course-block__label\" style=\"margin-top:1.6rem;\">Curriculum Requirements<\/h3>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\">The Legal Studies Curriculum introduces students to terminology, ideas, and skills related to law and the legal profession. The curriculum has been specifically designed to enhance student readiness for law school and\/other graduate study. The courses within the curriculum assist students in developing analytical and communication skills understanding the social, political, and economic contexts within which legal issues arise engaging in the meanings, values, practices, and institutions of law and legality.<\/p>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;\">Students who concentrate in Legal Studies are required to obtain a grade of “C” in all required and elective courses. A minimum of 12 hours is required for successful completion of the curriculum. The core\/required courses for the curriculum are Introduction to Law: Law, Politics & Society I and II (200-level writing intensive course) and Legal Research & Writing I and II (400-level capstone course).<\/p>\n <h3 class=\"course-block__label\" style=\"margin-top:1.6rem;\">Law School Admission Test (LSAT)<\/h3>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\">The LSAT Survey Course (300-level) is a suggested\/supportive elective offered during the spring semester to prepare juniors to take the June and\/or October LSAT in their senior year. The course emphasizes traditional exercises and simulated tests to improve reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, logical analysis, and writing skills necessary to obtain competitive scores on the LSAT. The average LSAT scores at many HBCUs are lower than the national average. However, the median score of 149 for JSU students is comparable to the national median score of 150. Reports from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) reveal students who enroll in this course consistently score higher on the LSAT than those who do not. Additionally, the Legal Studies program hosts workshops throughout the school year to highlight the analytical and critical-thinking skills needed to improve JSU LSAT scores.<\/p>\n <h3 class=\"course-block__label\" style=\"margin-top:1.6rem;\">Fannie Lou Hamer Pre-Law Society<\/h3>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\">The Fannie Lou Hamer Pre-Law Society, a University-recognized organization, is the service arm of the Legal Studies program and furthers student interest in the law through activities and events designed to educate and empower. Elections are held annually in the spring; there are seven elected officers and nearly sixty financially active members. Students are strongly encouraged to join the Pre-Law Society as a component of their academic, social, leadership, and professional development. Membership in the Pre-Law Society exposes students to tremendous career-building opportunities:<\/p>\n <ul class=\"obj-list\">\n <li>travel to LSAC forums and law school campuses<\/li>\n <li>participation in competitive clinical and practical activities such as moot court, mock trial, and debate<\/li>\n <li>hosting bi-semester lecture series featuring judges and attorneys<\/li>\n <li>mentoring by members of the Mississippi and Magnolia Bar Associations<\/li>\n <li>and students at Mississippi College School of Law<\/li>\n <li>summer pre-law institutes and scholars programs<\/li>\n <li>internships with law offices, courts systems, and non-profit and administrative agencies<\/li>\n <li>community service and service learning projects with Jackson Public School students<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.2rem;\">Thank you for your interest in the Legal Studies Program.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:1rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/polisci\/files\/2022\/07\/Curriculum-Map-Legal-Studies-Fall-2022.pdf\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Download: Legal Studies Curriculum Map<\/a><\/p>\n <div class=\"img-pair\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/polisci\/files\/2012\/10\/polisci.jpg\" alt=\"Jackson State University political science students\" title=\"Prospective Students\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/polisci\/files\/2017\/01\/poli-Sci_slider2-768x339.jpg\" alt=\"Political science seminar at Jackson State University\" title=\"Prospective Students\">\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"paralegal\" aria-labelledby=\"paralegal-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.2rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Paralegal Studies<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"paralegal-h\">Paralegal Studies Curriculum<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\">Jackson State University’s paralegal studies program exists to engage students in the readiness process for successful law school admission and retention. Each Jackson State University student with an interest in attending law school, regardless of major, degree, or discipline, is eligible to participate in the paralegal studies program. The University offers the program from the College of Liberal Arts.<\/p>\n <div class=\"req-line\"><strong>Concentration Requirement:<\/strong> 24 credit hours of Paralegal Studies coursework.<\/div>\n <div class=\"req-line\"><strong>Certificate Requirement:<\/strong> 15 credit hours of Paralegal Studies coursework.<\/div>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.2rem;\">The Paralegal Studies Concentration is an online concentration that provides a pathway for aspiring paralegals and will complement the Legal Studies Concentration. The Department of Political Science has already provided an excellent framework that fits Paralegal Studies. Many students can use this as a pathway to work in the legal profession, while others can use the certificate as a pathway to law school. Both the Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies are excellent academic pursuits and cover the para-professional and aspiring professional law school students with viable instruction, relevant to their academic pursuits.<\/p>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;\">The Paralegal Studies Certificate is an online certificate that seeks to prepare students for successful employment under the supervision of attorneys. The Paralegal Studies Certificate introduces students to terminology, ideas, and skills related to law and the legal profession. The curriculum is designed to enhance student readiness for employment as a paralegal or administrative professional. The courses within the curriculum assist students in developing the necessary skills to perform in government or private businesses efficiently and effectively.<\/p>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;\">The Paralegal Studies Concentration and Certificate are not affiliated with JSU Online.<\/p>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;\">Paralegal Studies is not an accredited program by the American Bar Association (ABA). The ABA designates law school programs for accreditation, not Paralegal Studies programs at the undergraduate level. Therefore, we cannot seek ABA accreditation. The Certificate program is very much in line with similar programs. Our Certificate will be recognized industry-wide.<\/p>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;\">Students who seek just the Certificate will not detract from students who seek a Bachelor degree. The Certificate will be available to JSU students seeking a Bachelor degree, for they may not want to go to law school, not able to get into law school, or they may seek some other profession. Please keep in mind this is a Political Science degree (B.A.). Political Science offers the Basic Concentration and the Legal Studies Concentration which prepares students seeking to attend law school. For those who do not wish to go to law or cannot get admitted into law school but still want a career in the legal field, then Paralegal Studies will be appealing to them. Additionally, the Certificate will be available to students who are not Political Science majors, but would like the requisite knowledge and credentials to embark on a career as a Paralegal. It would not be solely for Political Science majors nor just JSU students. In this way, it is a continuing education program.<\/p>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem;\">The Certificate requirements are less than the Concentration requirements because of the different targeted audiences. The Certificate certifies that any student, JSU or otherwise, gained additional knowledge and training for a particular occupation. The Concentration has more requirements because it is tailored for students to earn their Bachelor degree in Political Science. More credits are required to graduate than what are necessary for a Certificate.<\/p>\n <div class=\"course-block\">\n <div class=\"course-block__label\">Paralegal Studies Concentration Required Courses (24 hours)<\/div>\n <ul class=\"course-list\">\n <li><b>PS 320<\/b>Legal Research and writing (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 347<\/b>Judicial Process (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 432<\/b>Introduction to Law I (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 490<\/b>Computer-Assisted Research in the Legal Environment (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 491<\/b>Law Office Management and Technology (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 492<\/b>Trial Preparation (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 493<\/b>eDiscovery for Paralegals (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 494<\/b>Paralegal Internship (3)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"course-block\">\n <div class=\"course-block__label\">Paralegal Studies Certificate Required Courses (15 hours)<\/div>\n <ul class=\"course-list\">\n <li><b>PS 490<\/b>Computer-Assisted Research in the Legal Environment (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 491<\/b>Law Office Management and Technology (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 492<\/b>Trial Preparation (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 493<\/b>eDiscovery for Paralegals (3)<\/li>\n <li><b>PS 494<\/b>Paralegal Internship (3)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.4rem;\">These courses make up the curriculum for the Paralegal Studies Concentration and Certificate and will be delivered online:<\/p>\n <div class=\"course-block\">\n <div class=\"course-block__label\">Political Science Courses<\/div>\n <div class=\"course-desc\"><h3>PS 320 Legal Research and Writing<\/h3><p>Introduction to the basic research and writing techniques in law. Special emphasis placed upon the use of legal reference materials such as reporters, legal encyclopedias, digests and periodicals, and Lexis-Nexis.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"course-desc\"><h3>PS 347 Judicial Process<\/h3><p>An analysis of the structure and functions of judicial systems emphasizing the organization, administration and politics of judicial bureaucracies and roles of judges, juries, counsel, litigants, and interest groups in the adjudication process.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"course-desc\"><h3>PS 432 Introduction to Law I<\/h3><p>Introduction to Law I. This is the first part of a two-semester course which examines the role of law in society. Emphasis is on the nature of law and the variety of legal mechanisms that exist in society.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"course-block\">\n <div class=\"course-block__label\">Paralegal Studies Courses<\/div>\n <div class=\"course-desc\"><h3>PS 490 Computer-Assisted Research in the Legal Environment<\/h3><p>Establishes the foundations and practical applications of computer-based research in the legal environment. Computer-assisted legal research will include understanding government legal databases and private legal databases such as Westlaw and Lexis and filing mechanisms for Mississippi and the Federal Government.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"course-desc\"><h3>PS 491 Law Office Management and Technology<\/h3><p>Examines applications of computer software and hardware in the legal environment. Legal applications of word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Legal software for document generation, document management, fiscal management, time billing, time and document management, computer-assisted legal research, and information management in the workflow process.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"course-desc\"><h3>PS 492 Trial Preparation<\/h3><p>Presents a comprehensive overview of the criminal and civil trial processes. Preparation for trial of criminal and civil cases, as studied through case law, procedures, techniques, and strategies. This course presents a comprehensive overview of the criminal trial process. Preparation and trial of a criminal case as studied through case law, procedures, techniques, and strategies. Contrast of Mississippi law and Federal procedures.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"course-desc\"><h3>PS 493 eDiscovery for Paralegals<\/h3><p>Introduces the eDiscovery process. This will analyze the entire eDiscovery process, from preparation, requests, collection, and review of Electronically Stored Information (ESI).<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"course-desc\"><h3>PS 494 Paralegal Internship<\/h3><p>Encompasses field work experience of 90 hours in a private sector law office, corporation, bank, or public sector agency. Required classroom seminar supplements experiential component and includes discussion of field work experience, ethical considerations, and career options.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"margin-top:1.2rem;\">Thank you for your interest in the Paralegal Studies Program.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:1rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/polisci\/files\/2022\/07\/Curriculum-Map-Paralegal-Studies-Fall-2022.pdf\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Download: Paralegal Studies Curriculum Map<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"Expect\" aria-labelledby=\"expect-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.2rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">What To Expect<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"expect-h\">Requirements & Financial Aid<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"expect-grid\">\n <div class=\"expect-card\">\n <h3>Curriculum and General Requirements<\/h3>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/polisci\/undergraduate-program-program-introduction\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Undergraduate Curriculum \/ General Requirements<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/polisci\/graduate-program-introduction\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Graduate Curriculum \/ General Requirements<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"expect-card\">\n <h3>Financial Aid \/ Scholarships<\/h3>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/financialaid\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply for Financial Aid<\/a>\n <p class=\"cui-lead\" style=\"font-style:italic;margin:1rem 0;\">Looking for additional ways to pay for your tenure at Jackson State University? 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