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 21001Traditional Logic

3

PS 15500American Government: The Nation

3

PS 15600American Government: The States

3

PS 20000Methods for Political Science

3

PS 31100American Constitutional Law

3

PS 33500Public Administration

3

Political and Legal Philosophy Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PHRL 30000The Natural Law

3

PHRL 30200Political Philosophy

3

PHRL 30400Philosophy of Law

3

Culminating Experience Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PS 47500Political Literacy

3

PS 47800Intelligence, Military, and National Policy

3

Elective Coursework

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

CCJ 32000Race, Crime, and Punishment

3

CCJ 32100White-Collar Crime

3

CCJ 35005Women, Crime, and the Law

3

COM 40100Communications Law & Ethics

3

HIST 33200A Biography of the Constitution

3

HRM 36540Employment Law

3

MGMT 26061Business Law I

3

MGMT 36062Business Law II

3

PHRL 20800Christianity and Politics

3

PHRL 21000Practical Logic for Daily Life

3

PHRL 21002Symbolic Logic

3

PHRL 30000The Natural Law

3

PHRL 30200Political Philosophy

3

PHRL 30400Philosophy of Law

3

PS 31200Law, Politics, and the Courts

3

PS 33050Political Economy

3

PS 36000Civil Liberties

3

PS 36700Directed Research

1-6

PS 38400International Relations Theory

3

PS 38500Politics and Culture

3

PS 45000Political Science Internship

1-6

SPMGT 37060Sport Law

3

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.