Political Science Pre-Law Minor

Political Science and International Relations

The Political Science Pre-Law minor requires 21 hours and provides students with basic content knowledge and skills that are important for success in law school.

Required Courses (15 hours)

PS 1005 - Introduction to American Politics 3 credit hours
PS 2440 - Law and the Legal System 3 credit hours
PS 3370 - American Constitutional Law I: Government Powers 3 credit hours
PS 3380 - American Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 3 credit hours
PS 3530 - Legal Writing and Research 3 credit hours

Electives (6 hours)

BLAW 3400 - Legal Environment of Business 3 credit hours
BLAW 3460 - Insurance Law 3 credit hours
CJA 3250 - Criminal Law 3 credit hours
PHIL 2110 - Elementary Logic and Critical Thinking 3 credit hours
PLEG 3010 - Litigation 3 credit hours
PLEG 3410 - Family Law 3 credit hours
PLEG 3420 - Torts 3 credit hours
PS 3010 - Women’s Rights in American Law 3 credit hours
PS 3170 - Civil Rights Policy and Politics 3 credit hours
PS 3360 - Law and Policy 3 credit hours
PS 3490 - Alternative Dispute Resolution 3 credit hours
PS 3500 - International Law 3 credit hours
PS 4040 - Pre-Law Internship 3 credit hours
PS 4590 - Administrative Law 3 credit hours
PS 4700 - American Political Thought 3 credit hours
RIM 3700 - Entertainment Intellectual Property I 3 credit hours
RS 4130 - Religion and Law 3 credit hours

Notes:

It is recommended that students take PS 1005 as one of their General Education Social/Behavioral Sciences requirements.
Students may takePS 2100 , PS 2110 , and PS 2120 as one 3 credit-hour elective. These are repeatable courses, and any combination that adds to 3 credit hours will count.
Students may petition their academic advisors to substitute unlisted courses