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Pre-Law ConcentrationÌý

The Department of Political Science's Pre-Law Concentration prepares students for legal careers by developing knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in law school. The concentration includes courses from subfields in political science focusing on American constitutional law, judicial process and international law. Students in this program take courses that include topics and issues in law school coursework and develop the abilities to read for a clear understanding of content, think critically, solve problems and communicate with greater precision and clarity.

The concentration does not require additional credits Ìýin the Political Science major. In addition to the University and College requirements for admission and graduation and the Political Science requirements, students enrolled in the Pre-Law Concentration are required to complete four of the courses below as part of the B.A. in Political Science.

Required Courses (select four courses from below)

International Law: Foundations and InstitutionsÌýÌý	INR3403	Ìý3Ìý
International Law of Peace and Diplomacy	INR3413	Ìý3
International Law of Armed Conflict	INR3433	Ìý3
Law and American SocietyÌý	POS3691	Ìý3
Constitutional Law: Government Powers and LimitsÌý Ìý	POS4603	Ìý3
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and LibertiesÌý	POS4604	Ìý3
The U.S. Supreme CourtÌý	POS4606	Ìý3
The Judicial ProcessÌý	POS4609ÌýÌý	Ìý3
U.S. Environmental Law and Policy	POS4697	Ìý3
Government and EconomyÌý	PUP4710	Ìý3
Special Topics (with departmental approval)	POS4931	Ìý3

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