Pre-Law, Minor

A minor in pre-law prepares students to understand the complex issues facing our society today. The knowledge gained through our department’s coursework helps students become better citizens of their communities and future leaders.

Required Courses:9
POLI 102United States Politics3
or POLI 140
POLI 311Judicial Process3
POLI 496Legal Research3
Select one course from the following courses without Political Science prerequisites:3
POLI 215Women and Law3
POLI 307International Law3
CJ 305Criminal Law3
CJ 325Criminal Procedure3
CJ 340Criminal Evidence3
Select one course from the following courses with Political Science prerequisites:3
POLI 306Constitutional Law3
POLI 313Civil Liberties in the United States3
Select one course from the following suggested courses or another course that emphasizes critical thinking, reading and/or writing skills in consultation with the Pre-Law Faculty Advisor:3
POLI 310Global Issues of Urgency3
POLI 450Seminar in American Government3
POLI 452Seminar in International Relations3
POLI 453Seminar in Urban Politics3
POLI 4563
POLI 494Seminar in Political Theory3
SOCI 341Law and Social Values3
CJ 372Criminal Justice Research3
Total Credits18