Pre-Law—Interdisciplinary Concentration
Total credit hours required for concentration: 28
The Pre-Law program is designed primarily to develop the skills necessary for success in law school, focusing on reading comprehension, analytical writing, and oral communication. Students of any major are encouraged to enroll in the Pre-Law Interdisciplinary Concentration, as the practice of law connects to many undergraduate majors and as law schools continue to favor cultivating diverse admissions classes. The Department of Political Science offers a series of law-related courses designed to familiarize students with the U.S. legal system and to develop the skills necessary for success on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and performance in first-year law school classes, including speaking, writing, reading, and research. In addition to the courses for credit, the Pre-Law program hosts events and activities related to the practice of law, such as moot court competitions, Constitution Day, the student Pre-Law Society, participation in law school admissions fairs and conferences, and presentations by members of the legal community. The concentration requires 28 credit hours.
Pre-Law Requirements
A minimum of 28 credit hours are required to complete the Pre-Law Interdisciplinary Concentration.
Required Coursework
Elective Coursework
6 credit hours must be selected from this list of courses.
Analytical Writing/Communication
Select either course to satisfy this requirement.
| ENGL 2365 | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ENGL 3355 | Classical Rhetorical Theory | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Research Coursework
| POLS 2325 | Social Science Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
3 credit hour Methods equivalent can be substituted with approval from advisor/dean.
Law School Preparation
| GOVT 3111 | Law School Preparation Colloquium | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 28