Pre-Law Studies Minor
The Pre-Law Studies minor is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to provide students a theoretical and practical introduction to the study of the law and society. The minor includes course work in law, political science, sociology, criminal justice, women & justice, business, history, English and communication. It is strongly recommended that students take advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of the minor and select electives from a variety of academic disciplines.
The minor requires a total of 21 units. Courses should cover a minimum of three disciplines. In addition, a maximum of nine units may be used from the units used to complete the requirements of a major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 21 units from the following: | 21 | |
| Business Law | ||
| Courts and Criminal Procedures | ||
| Terrorism and Homeland Security | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Public Discourse | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Global Voices: World Literature | ||
| Becoming a Reader: Theory/Crit of Lit | ||
| The History of Human Rights | ||
| American Democracy | ||
| Comparative Political Thought | ||
| Gender & Politics | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Public Policy Issues | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Criminology/Criminal Justice System | ||
| Family Violence | ||
| Inside-Out-Jail Class | ||
| Juvenile Delinquency & Justice | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Prisons and Jails | ||
| Ethics & Human Trafficking | ||
| Total Units | 21 | |
Other courses may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Pre-Law Minor Advisor or the History & Political Science Department Chair.