Pre-law
Law schools look for students with critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities, as well as strong writing and oral communication skills. The courses required for completion of a Pre-Law Minor should help students develop those types of skills.
Three academic years are estimated for the Pre-Law Minor with respect to fall/spring course rotation and prerequisites. Students interested in preparing for the LSAT examination should consult with the chair of the Justice, Law, and Security Department for assistance. Completion of this minor alone may not necessarily facilitate adequate preparation for this professional credential.
30 credits are required for completion of the Pre-Law Minor.
REQUIRED COURSES: SELECT 2 from the following - 6 credits:
- PHIL3-4XXX: Upper-level Philosophy
- PSYC3-4XXX: Upper-level Psychology
- SOCL3-4XXX: Upper-level Sociology
- CRIM3-4XXX: Upper-level Criminal Justice
Summary of Requirements
Pre-Law Required Course: Choose 1 course: 3 credits
ADMG3024PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is designed to provide students in the professional areas with training in preparing and giving professional presentations. Students will develop skills in audience/client assessment, research, presentation design and development, using presentation tools and presentation evaluation.
PREREQUISITES:
Reserved for JR/SR Only
CRIM2011INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES (NSCS2011)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course examines the process used by analysts to develop strategic intelligence. Students will participate throughout the course as a member of a group tasked to complete an estimative project. Students will learn to apply strategic theory to critical national security problems. Cross-listed with NSCS2011
PREREQUISITES:
CRIM1001 & ENGL1012 or ENGL1012H
SPCH1001MODERN PUBLIC SPEAKING
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
Intended to develop an understanding of and facility in the preparation, organization, delivery and criticism of speeches.
Pre-Law Required Courses: 21 credits
ENGL2XXX
Credits (Min/Max): /
ENGL3037ADVANCED EXPOSITION
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on improving writing style. Methods include an examination of professional writings, frequent written assignments, detailed criticism of student's papers and evaluation of revisions to increase writing flexibility and precision.
PREREQUISITES:
ENGL1012(H)
HIST3036HIST OF AMERICAN VALUES, BELIEFS(POLI3036)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
In this course we explore the central values, beliefs and ideas that have helped to both shape and reflect the changing history of the United States. Special attention is paid to how particularly important values and ideas reflected certain time periods in American history, and helped to make this country unique. America's values and beliefs evolved both from social changes and grassroots political movements as well as from its leaders and influential thinkers. Contemproary ideas and values in America are provided considerable attention. Cross listed with POLI3036
PHIL1020LOGIC
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is designed to help the student understand the methods and principles necessary for correct reasoning. The correct use of reason is indispensable for written and spoken communication. The course deals with language and its uses, fallacies, propositions, syllogisms, inference, probability and scientific hypothesis.
PHIL2026ETHICS (SLRS)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A survey of historical and contemporary responses to significant moral problems encountered in the Christian life. Topics include conscience, racism, peace and war, ecology, population control, economic justice and capital punishment. (SLRS)
POLI1022AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course introduces students to the major American political institutions, the way in which the houses of Congress function, and the Presidency while also analyzing civil liberties, constitutional rights, policy-making, social policy issues, the role of political parties, the electoral process, the political role of the media, and foreign policy debates.
POLI3005CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (CRIM3005)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course will explore the difficulty in interpreting the meaning of constitutional language. The interpretive role of the U.S. Supreme Court will be studied through an examination of landmark constitutional decisions. The major schools of thought that guide interpretation will also be studied. Cross-listed with CRIM3005.(Previously POLI2005)