Pre-Law, Minor

Minor in Pre-Law (370009M)

This minor will expose students to the diverse ideas, institutions, and practices associated with law and the legal system, both nationally and beyond. It will provide critical background for students interested in pursuing a career in law or merely seeking to expand their understanding of law and its relationship to society.

Program Contact
Dr. Phillip Marcin
Asst. Professor of Instruction
330-972-6480
pjm@uakron.edu

The following information has official approval of The Department of Political Science and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Pre-Law” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. At least 9 credits must be completed at the 300/400 level. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses9
Electives9
Total Hours18

Required Courses

POLIT 100Government & Politics in the United States3
POLIT 360The Judicial Process3
POLIT 461The Supreme Court & Constitutional Law3
Total Hours9

Electives

Select 9 credits from the following:9
POLIT 210State & Local Government & Politics
POLIT 302American Political Ideas
POLIT 313International Law
POLIT 334Law, Mediation, and Violence
POLIT 335Law & Society
POLIT 339Terrorism and the Constitution
POLIT 341The American Congress
POLIT 350The American Presidency
POLIT 361Politics of the Criminal Justice System
POLIT 381State Politics
POLIT 395Internship in Government & Politics 1
POLIT 406Comparative Constitutional Law
POLIT 462The Supreme Court & Civil Liberties
POLIT 463Human Rights in World Politics
POLIT 483Constitutional Problems in Criminal Justice
Total Hours9
1

A maximum of 3 credits of internship can be applied to the minor.