2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Pre - Law Curriculum

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Major Requirements: 47 Credit Hours

The Department recommends the Pre-Law student take following courses from the History/Political Science major and the Paralegal Associates degree.

Required Courses: 29 Credit Hours

HIST 137 - World Civilization to 1648 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 138 - World Civilization since 1648 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 131 - United States History to 1877 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 132 - United States History since 1877 Credits: 3 hours
POLS 131 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3 hours
POLS 233 - American National Government Credits: 3 hours
POLS 235 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: 3 hours
HIST 224 - Research Mechanics Credits: 3 hours
HIST 225 - Research Composition Credits: 2 hours
HIST 490 - Senior Research Capstone Credits: 3 hours
OR
POLS 490 - Senior Research Composition Credits: 3 hours

Choose 6 Credit Hours from the following

HIST 334 - Intermediate Studies in Early American History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 335 - Intermediate Studies in Modern American History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 431 - Advanced Studies in Early American History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 432 - Advanced Studies in Modern American History Credits: 3 hours

Elective Courses

12 Elective Credits selected from the History or Political Science Section

For Pre-Law Students, the Department recommends selecting from the following courses: intermediate and advanced History courses focusing on constitutional topics:

HIST 334 - Intermediate Studies in Early American History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 335 - Intermediate Studies in Modern American History Credits: 3 hours

For Pre-Law Students, the Department recommends selecting from the following Political Science Courses.

POLS 431 - Internship Credits: 3 hours
POLS 433 - Western Political Theory I Credits: 3 hours
POLS 434 - Western Political Theory II Credits: 3 hours
POLS 437 - Public Administration and Public Policy Credits: 3 hours