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 to complete the major in four years.
Degree Sheet
A degree sheet for the History with a Pre-Law Concentration B.A. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.
This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.
College Core Curriculum
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)
Law in Context (3 credits)
Pick one from this list:
| BLW 302 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3.00 |
| CRJ 419 | Law and Society | 3.00 |
| ENV 345 | Environmental Regulations: History, Law, and Methods | 3.00 |
Public Speaking and Social Structures (3 credits)
Pick one from this list:
| COM 101 | Oral Communication | 3.00 |
| CRJ 104 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3.00 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3.00 |
Ethics and Intellectual Discourse (3 credits)
Pick one from this list:
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.00 |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 3.00 |
| PHIL 135 | Introduction to Ethics | 3.00 |
| PHIL 311 | Professional Ethics | 3.00 |
| HIST 427 | Studies in European Intellectual History | 3.00 |
| HIST 436 | Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective | 3.00 |
| HIST 471 | Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America | 3.00 |
Additional History Courses (21)
Complete 21 credits in History.
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At least twelve (12) of these credits must be at the 300-level or above.
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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 group are:
| HIST 211 | History of East Asia I | 3.00 |
| HIST 212 | History of East Asia II | 3.00 |
| HIST 227 | Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I | 3.00 |
| HIST 228 | Introduction to Latin American History & Culture II | 3.00 |
| HIST 229 | Drugs and Security in the Americas | 3.00 |
| HIST 418 | American Indian Relations | 3.00 |
| HIST 424 | Role of Religion in US Culture | 3.00 |
| HIST 432 | History of Women in the US | 3.00 |
| HIST 433 | African-American History | 3.00 |
| HIST 436 | Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective | 3.00 |
| HIST 439 | Religion and Society in Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 439C | Slavery and Race in Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 442 | Women in Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 444 | Latinos in the American West | 3.00 |
| HIST 449 | History of Japan | 3.00 |
| HIST 450 | Modern Chinese History | 3.00 |
| HIST 467 | Modern Jewish History | 3.00 |
| HIST 470 | History of Mexico | 3.00 |
| HIST 471 | Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 473 | History of the Andean Region | 3.00 |
| HIST 478 | Middle Eastern Studies | 3.00 |
General Electives
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.