Political Science, Pre-Law Option, B.A.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major Requirements: 37 Sem. Hrs.

Pre Law Option Package: 18 Sem. Hrs.

Choose four courses from the following:

• PLS 3030. Political Thought (3 credits)

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• PHI 2050. Social and Political Philosophy (3 credits)

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• PLS 3040. Legislative Process in the United States (3 credits)
• PLS 3100. Constitutional Law (3 credits)
• PLS 3110. Constitutional Law of Individual and Equal Rights (3 credits)
• PLS 3120. Law of Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
• PLS 3130. Courts and Public Policy (3 credits)
• PAD 3100. Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
• PAD 3190. Public Policy and Analysis (3 credits)

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  two other Political Science courses at the 3000 or 4000 level chosen in consultation with the Pre-Law Advisor. PLS 3600: Introductory Internship in Political Science (3 credits) with a pre-law internship sponsor is recommended and encouraged. 

Electives: 39 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.