Pre-Law Studies Minor
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Pre-Law is for students interested in studying law. It has a threefold mission. First, it seeks to encourage sustained reflection upon the relationship between law and human nature. Second, it seeks to give students a practical introduction to the basic elements of the American Legal system, as well as other legal systems and the history of legal thought and practice. Third, it seeks to provide students with the background and skills necessary for success in law school and in the field of law. Special attention will be given to logical and critical thinking, persuasive argumentation, and cogent speaking and writing
Requirements for Interdisciplinary Minor in Pre-Law Studies
Approval and planning a course of study with an advisor and the program director in Political Science is required Students may not count more than twelve hours of Political Science toward the minor. 18 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Course | ||
| PSCI-110 | Law and Society: an Introduction to the American Legal System | 3 |
| Ethics & Law | ||
| Select three credits of the following: | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice Ethics | ||
| Applied Ethics and Decision-Making | ||
| Dynamics of Statesmanship | ||
| Applying Theological Ethics | ||
| Legal System & Practice | ||
| Select 3-6 credits of the following: | 3-6 | |
| Law for Accountants | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Communication Law and Ethics | ||
| Criminal Law and the U.S. Constitution | ||
| International Law and Global Governance | ||
| Psychology and Law | ||
| Legal Skills | ||
| Select 3-6 credits of the following: | 3-6 | |
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Criminal Evidence & Investigation | ||
| Expository and Professional Writing | ||
| First Semester Latin | ||
| Mock Trial (three semesters) | ||
| Model United Nations (three semesters) | ||
| Capstone Experience | ||
| PSCI-310 | Dynamics of Law | 3 |