Political Science, BA Pre-Law Emphasis

36 credit hours

The legal profession needs people with essential power skills such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and written and oral communication. Lindenwood’s Pre-Law Emphasis in Political Science is especially designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience necessary to succeed on the LSAT and in law school. Our alumni testify to the practicality of the mentoring and preparation they received from our knowledgeable and engaged faculty. Lindenwood’s Pre-Law Emphasis in Political Science is the perfect start to your world-changing career.

Requirements

Major Coursework

18 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PHRL 21001 - Traditional Logic 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 15500 - American Government: The Nation 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 15600 - American Government: The States 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 20000 - Methods for Political Science 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 31100 - American Constitutional Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 33500 - Public Administration 3 Credit Hour(s)

Political and Legal Philosophy Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PHRL 30000 - The Natural Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30200 - Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30400 - Philosophy of Law 3 Credit Hour(s)

Culminating Experience Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PS 47500 - Political Literacy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 47800 - Intelligence, Military, and National Policy 3 Credit Hour(s)

Elective Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework (6 credit hours of which must be political science [PS] courses) from the following options:

CCJ 32000 - Race, Crime, and Punishment 3 Credit Hour(s)
CCJ 32100 - White-Collar Crime 3 Credit Hour(s)
CCJ 35005 - Women, Crime, and the Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 40100 - Communications Law & Ethics 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIST 33200 - A Biography of the Constitution 3 Credit Hour(s)
HRM 36540 - Employment Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGMT 26061 - Business Law I 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGMT 36062 - Business Law II 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 20800 - Christianity and Politics 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 21000 - Practical Logic for Daily Life 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 21002 - Symbolic Logic 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30000 - The Natural Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30200 - Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 30400 - Philosophy of Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 31200 - Law, Politics, and the Courts 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 33050 - Political Economy 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 36000 - Civil Liberties 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 36700 - Directed Research 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38400 - International Relations Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38500 - Politics and Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 45000 - Political Science Internship 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
SPMGT 37060 - Sport Law 3 Credit Hour(s)

Notes:

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.