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Political Science / Pre-Law Major

Prepares students for law schools and legal careers. It emphasizes basic understanding in political science but also includes courses that focus on the law and judicial process.

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Total Credits Required for Degree 124
Liberal Studies 30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major 38
Politics Core 14
PS 101 Introduction to Political Science [IV] or4
     PS 105 American Government (4 cr.) [IV]
PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics or4
     PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)
PS 207 History of Political Theory [II] or4
     PS 411 American Political Thought (4 cr.) [II]
PS 490 Senior Seminar 2
Required Law Courses 12
PS 215 Introduction to Law 4
PS 331 Judicial Process 4
PS 332 Administrative Law or4
     PS 430 American Constitutional Law and Politics (4 cr.)
Political Science Electives 12
Choose from the following: 
PS 297 Mock Trial (2 cr.)
PS 307 Principles of Public Administration (4 cr.)
PS 309 State and Local Government (4 cr.)
PS 332 Administrative Law (4 cr.)
PS 430 American Constitutional Law and Politics (4 cr.)
PS 411 American Political Thought (4 cr.) [II]
PS 491 Internship in Public Policy or Law (2-12 cr.)
PS 495 Special Problems in Political Science (1-4 cr.)
PS 498 Directed Study in Political Science (1-4 cr.)
Minor 20

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