Pre-Law Focus

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Students considering law careers may choose a pre-law minor or may simply wish to fulfill their requirement for a pre-law focus by taking any four of the political science courses listed below. Students must complete an introductory PSC class as a prerequisite. Students cannot double-dip courses between their political science major and pre-law focus.

♦ Indicates prerequisite.

Requirements for Focus (15 credits)

Select any four courses from the following (12 credits)

LAW 300 The American Legal System I (3 credits) ♦
LAW 301 The American Legal System II (3 credits) ♦
LAW 320 Legal History (3 credits) ♦
LAW 324 Environmental Law (3 credits) ♦
LAW 350 The American Constitution (3 credits) ♦
LAW 394 Special Topics in Law (3 credits) ♦
LAW 405 Financial Institutions and the Law (3 credits) ♦
LAW 410 Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy (3 credits) ♦
LAW 420 Employment Law (3 credits) ♦
LAW 435 Legal Communication and Persuasion (3 credits) ♦
LAW 480 Sports and the Law (3 credits) ♦
PSC 305 The Judicial Process (3 credits) ♦
PSC 307 Constitutional Law (3 credits) ♦
PSC 308 Civil Liberties (3 credits) ♦
PSC 375 Perspectives on Law (3 credits) ♦
PSC 480 International Law (3 credits) ♦

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Pre-Law Focus

Requirements for Focus (15 credits)

Select any four courses from the following (12 credits)

Additional Prerequisite (3 credits)