Pre-Law Minor
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Law covers all facets of human activity and the lawyer must be a person with a wide
range of
interests and a broad base of knowledge.
Upon completing the minor, a student will be able to demonstrate competency in the
core
values, skills, knowledge, and experience that the American Bar Association encourages
students to acquire prior to law school and that will provide a sound foundation for
a legal
education.
- Critical thinking, logical reasoning, and the ability to utilize the legal analytic
in assessing
legal issues - Written and Oral communication as well as listening skills
- Research
- Problem solving
- Public service and promotion of justice
To earn the Pre-Law minor, students must complete the courses listed below:
BE 334 - Business Law
CJ 345 - Criminal Law and Procedure
PH 111 - Critical Reasoning
PO 112 - American Politics and Government
PO 231W - Constitutional Law
PO 331 - Jurisprudence
With advisor approval, other law/law related course offerings will be allowed to substitute for the required courses except for PH 111.