Pre-Law (B.A.)
Pre-Law is an interdisciplinary major representing a variety of disciplines. Although the Pre-Law major does not rule out pre-law preparation through the pursuit of traditional single discipline majors, it offers preparation for entry into law school. The Pre-Law major specifically aims for breadth of knowledge and considers its interdisciplinary components an excellent preparation for students to perform successfully in law school.
Specific learning objectives in the Pre-Law major include:
- the learning objectives for the distribution requirements as outlined in the university’s general “Academic Information” section
- exposure to themes central to the field of law, with analysis of their philosophical background and implications. Themes emphasized include epistemology, politics, and argument analysis
- specific subject-matter acquisition in the areas of history and political science which includes a general emphasis on the Western tradition of law in the context of the United States
- understanding of general economic theory and the relationship of law and business in Western societies
- acquisition and analysis of rhetorical skills
Bachelor of Arts (120 credits)
General Education Requirements
Major Requirements (51 credits)
Students take the following courses as the 51 credit major requirements in the six indicated component areas:
Philosophy (9 credits)
Political Science (12 credits)
History (9 credits)
Business (12 credits)
English (3 credits)
Integrative Experience (3 credits)
The balance of the credits completing the 120 credit-hour course of study is to be chosen from electives to strengthen each component of the major with ENG-312 and ENG-410 recommended as needed and with SOC-370 especially recommended.
The minimum grade of C is required in all courses in the major. Students must earn a C or higher in course prerequisites prior to taking the course. Students must complete an integrative experience which consists of HIS-487 or POS-487.