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

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.

College Core Curriculum (19-45 Credits)

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)

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Major Requirements (48)

History Core Courses (18 Credits)

HIST 101US History to 1877

3.00

HIST 102US History Since 1877

3.00

HIST 251Historical Investigation

3.00

HIST 401US Constitutional & Legal History

3.00

HIST 403Modern American Civilization

3.00

HIST 499Senior Seminar in History

3.00

Law in Context (3 credits)

Pick one from this list:
BLW 302Legal Environment

3.00

CRJ 419Law and Society

3.00

ENV 345Environmental Regulations: History, Law, and Methods

3.00

Public Speaking and Social Structures (3 credits)

Pick one from this list:
COM 101Oral Communication

3.00

CRJ 104Introduction to Administration of Justice

3.00

SOC 101Principles of Sociology

3.00

Ethics and Intellectual Discourse (3 credits)

Pick one from this list:
PHIL 101Introduction to Philosophy

3.00

PHIL 102Critical Thinking and Reasoning

3.00

PHIL 135Introduction to Ethics

3.00

PHIL 311Professional Ethics

3.00

HIST 427Studies in European Intellectual History

3.00

HIST 436Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective

3.00

HIST 471Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America

3.00

Additional History Courses (21)

Complete 21 credits in History.

  • At least twelve (12) of these credits must be at the 300-level or above.
  • From these 21 credits, at least nine (9) must be selected from courses that fulfill either of the following requirements:
    • 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.)
    • Primarily focus on non-European and non-American history (e.g. African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history
Approved classes for either group are:
HIST 211History of East Asia I

3.00

HIST 212History of East Asia II

3.00

HIST 227Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I

3.00

HIST 228Introduction to Latin American History & Culture II

3.00

HIST 229Drugs and Security in the Americas

3.00

HIST 418American Indian Relations

3.00

HIST 424Role of Religion in US Culture

3.00

HIST 432History of Women in the US

3.00

HIST 433African-American History

3.00

HIST 436Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective

3.00

HIST 439Religion and Society in Latin America

3.00

HIST 439CSlavery and Race in Latin America

3.00

HIST 442Women in Latin America

3.00

HIST 444Latinos in the American West

3.00

HIST 449History of Japan

3.00

HIST 450Modern Chinese History

3.00

HIST 467Modern Jewish History

3.00

HIST 470History of Mexico

3.00

HIST 471Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America

3.00

HIST 473History of the Andean Region

3.00

HIST 478Middle Eastern Studies

3.00

General Elective Credits (31-41 Credits)

General elective course credits are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.

Upper Division Electives (18 Credits)

At least 18 credits of electives must be Upper Division courses.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in History with a Pre-Law Concentration

 College Core Curriculum
 19-45
 Major Requirements
 48
 Electives (at least 18 credits must be Upper Division)
 31-41
 Total Credits
 120