Political Science, Pre-Law Concentration, B.A.

BHSC (3 Credits)

To be chosen from ANTH, CJUS ECON, GEOG, PSYC, or SOCI. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for ECON 201  if they take ECON 300 .

CMCN (3 Credits)

Chosen from:

• CMCN 100 - Principles of Human Communication 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 202 - Argumentation and Structured Decision-Making 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 210 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 212 - Introductory Newswriting 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 302 - Competitive Forensics 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 304 - Group Process and Problem-solving 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 310 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s).
• Other communication courses involving intensive oral communication components with approval of advisor.

ENGL (3 Credits)

Chosen from the following in consultation with advisor.

• ENGL 201 - British Literature I 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 202 - British Literature II 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 205 - American Literature I 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 206 - American Literature II 3 Credit(s).

MODL (7 Credits)

Choice of modern language to be made in consultation with advisor.

• MODL 101 4 Credits.
• MODL 102 3 Credits.

SCI (6 Credits)

SCI electives are to be chosen from both biological (BIOL) and physical (CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS) sciences. Two SCI electives must be in the same discipline, to be chosen in consultation with advisor.

CMCN (3 Credits)

Chosen from:

• CMCN 200 -  Principles of Human Communication 3 Credits.
• CMCN 202 - Argumentation and Structured Decision-Making 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 210 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 302 - Competitive Forensics 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 304 - Group Process and Problem-solving 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 310 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s).
• Or other communication courses involving intensive oral communication components with approval of advisor.

MODL (3 Credits)

Choice of modern language to be made in consultation with advisor.

• MODL 201 3 Credits.

POLS (9 Credits)

Must be at the 300 or 400 level in consultation with advisor. One course must be chosen from the list of courses below. At least 9 hours of POLS electives listed in the junior and senior years must be taken at the 400 level. To take 400 level POLS courses students must have been admitted to upper division and must also have at least junior standing.

• POLS 382 - Law and the Judicial Process 3 Credit(s).
• POLS 387 - Constitutional Law 3 Credit(s).
• POLS 475(G) - American Political Thought 3 Credit(s).
• POLS 483(G) - Civil Liberties 3 Credit(s).

SCI (3 Credits)

SCI electives are to be chosen from both biological (BIOL) and physical (CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS) sciences. Two SCI electives must be in the same discipline, to be chosen in consultation with advisor.

General Electives (13 Credits)

Some of these electives must be used to complete an 18 hour minor in a subject to be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. (See Specific Degree Requirements).

POLS (9 Credits)

Must be at the 300 or 400 level in consultation with advisor. One course must be chosen from the courses listed below. At least 9 hours of POLS electives listed in the junior and senior years must be taken at the 400 level. To take 400 level POLS courses students must have been admitted to upper division and must also have at least junior standing.

• POLS 382 - Law and the Judicial Process 3 Credit(s).
• POLS 387 - Constitutional Law 3 Credit(s).
• POLS 475(G) - American Political Thought 3 Credit(s).
• POLS 483(G) - Civil Liberties 3 Credit(s).

ARTS (3 Credits)

To be chosen from DANC, DSGN, MUS, THEA, or VIAR in consultation with advisor.

Elective (3 Credit)

To be chosen from ACCT or at the 300 or 400-level from BLAW, CMPS, ECON, MATH, PHIL, or STAT in consultation with academic advisor.

Elective (3 Credit)

Must be chosen at the 300 or 400 level from ENGL or HIST in consultation with advisor.

General Electives (9 Credits)

Some of these electives must be used to complete an 18 hour minor in a subject to be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. (See Specific Degree Requirements).