History with a Pre-Law Concentration B.A.
The History Major with a Pre-Law Concentration gives students an opportunity to hone skills and develop knowledge in areas relevant to pursuing professional degrees in legal studies. In addition to the History major requirements, students opting for the History degree with the Pre-Law concentration will be required to take additional courses in constitutional and legal history, modern American culture, speech, ethics, and critical thinking and reasoning.
Curriculum
College Core Curriculum (31-42)
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for History with a Pre-Law Concentration B.A. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Select one of the following courses:
And complete another Humanities course.
| Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum | 3.00 |
Constitution (3)
CH 203 | American Experience and Constitutional Change | 3.00 |
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements (48)
BLW 302 | Legal Environment | 3.00 |
| or | |
ENV 345 | Environmental Regulations: History, Law, and Methods | 3.00 |
| or | |
PSY 469 | Psychology and the Legal System | 3.00 |
COM 101 | Oral Communication | 3.00 |
HIST 101 | US History to 1877 | 3.00 |
HIST 102 | US History Since 1877 | 3.00 |
HIST 251 | Historical Investigation | 3.00 |
HIST 401 | US Constitutional & Legal History | 3.00 |
HIST 403 | Modern American Civilization | 3.00 |
HIST 499 | Senior Seminar in History | 3.00 |
PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 3.00 |
Additional history (21)
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At least fifteen (15) credits total must be at the 300-level or above. Course must be approved by the history advisor
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From these 21 credits, at least nine (9) must be selected from courses that fulfill either of the following requirements:
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Primarily emphasize cultural and social diversity within the United States (e.g. Latinos in the American West, African-American History, US Women's History, etc.)
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Primarily focus on non-European and non-American history (e.g. African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history
Approved classes for either are:
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in History with a Pre-Law Concentration
College Core Curriculum
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31-42 |
Major Requirements
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48 |
Electives (at least 18 credits must be Upper Division)
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30-41 |
Total Credits
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120 |