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2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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


CIP Code: H921 (451001-01) †
Total Credit Hours: 120-122
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Career Opportunities: Federal, state, local governments, law firms, public interest groups, law enforcement, corporations

General Education Core Curriculum


Core Curriculum  

Freshman Year


Electives


Fine Arts (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Fine Arts courses in consultation with academic advisor.

History (6 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core list of History courses in consultation with academic advisor.

Total: 31 Credits


Sophomore Year


Electives


Communication (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core list of Communication courses.

English Literature (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core list of Literature courses.

Modern Language (7 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

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

Natural Sciences (6 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Natural Sciences courses.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core list of Social/Behavioral Science courses. Three hours must be at the 200-level or above.

Total: 28 Credits


Junior Year


Electives


Modern Language (3 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

  • MODL 201 3 Credits.

Political Science (9 Credits)


Choose from a 300 or 400 level course in consultation with academic advisor. At least 9 hours must be taken at the 400 level.

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Natural Sciences courses.

General Electives (4 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Minor (8 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Total: 30 Credits


Senior Year


Required Courses


Electives


Political Science (9 Credits)


Choose a 300 or 400 level course in consultation with academic advisor. At least 9 hours must be taken at the 400 level.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Social/Behavioral courses. Three hours must be at the 200 level or above.

Philosophy (3 Credits)


Choose from PHIL at the 300 or 400 level in consultation with academic advisor.

General Elective (3 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Minor (10 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Total: 31 Credits


Note:


† In order to meet University graduation requirements, each student must complete a minimum of 45 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.