Pre-Law Minor

The Pre-Law minor will introduce students to the politics of law and the judicial process.  This is an excellent addition for students considering continuing on to law school.

In order for students to receive the Pre-Law minor, they must complete the following requirements, sign a contract with the department, and apply for the minor prior to Commencement.

Required:        

POLIT:100 Government and Politics                                      
POLIT:360 The Judicial Process                                            
POLIT:461 The Supreme Court and Constitutional Law        

9 additional credits from the following:

POLIT:210     State and Local Government and Politics                             
POLIT:341     The American Congress                                                       
POLIT:361     Politics of the Criminal Justice System                                
POLIT:395*   Internship in Government and Politics                               
POLIT:462     The Supreme Court and Civil Liberties                                

*A maximum of 3 credits of Internship can be applied to the minor degree

Descriptions for Political Science undergraduate classes.