Pre-Law

The pre-law program is administered by the Department of Political Science.

Legal issues have a profound impact on the lives of all our citizens. Laws determine such issues as whether the police can randomly stop and search automobiles, what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace, whether schools can require students to take mandatory drug tests, and what type of speech and expression can be censored.

At a time when laws are increasingly important in their scope and reach, it is essential for students to understand the operation of our legal system, the sources of our laws, and how to interpret and apply legal concepts.

This minor is designed for all students who wish to gain an appreciation of this complex system. Legal studies will also provide students with the skills essential for admission to law school as well as training necessary for employment with governmental agencies and in business settings.

Requirements for the pre-law program:

All minors will be required to complete 18 semester hours of course work. Required courses are: PS 300 Introduction to Law, 3 Sem. Hrs.; PS 305 American Constitutional Law, 3 Sem. Hrs.; PL 210 Logic, 3 Sem. Hrs.; CM 227 Public Advocacy and Argumentation or PS 401 Seminar in Political Science and Law, 3 Sem. Hrs.; and SO 105 Introduction to Criminal Justice, 3 Sem. Hrs. Minors must also complete one of the following courses: AC 202 Financial Accounting, 3 Sem. Hrs.; AC 305 Federal Income Tax, 3 Sem. Hrs.; BA 250 Business Law I, 3 Sem. Hrs.; BA 255 Business Law II, 3 Sem. Hrs.; PS 210 Congress, 3 Sem. Hrs.; or SA 360 Legal Issues in Sport, 3 Sem. Hrs.