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
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | 9 | |
Electives | 9 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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POLIT 100 | Government & Politics in the United States | 3 |
POLIT 360 | The Judicial Process | 3 |
POLIT 461 | The Supreme Court & Constitutional Law | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 |
Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
POLIT 210 | State & Local Government & Politics | |
POLIT 302 | American Political Ideas | |
POLIT 313 | International Law | |
POLIT 334 | Law, Mediation, and Violence | |
POLIT 335 | Law & Society | |
POLIT 339 | Terrorism and the Constitution | |
POLIT 341 | The American Congress | |
POLIT 350 | The American Presidency | |
POLIT 361 | Politics of the Criminal Justice System | |
POLIT 381 | State Politics | |
POLIT 395 | Internship in Government & Politics 1 | |
POLIT 406 | Comparative Constitutional Law | |
POLIT 462 | The Supreme Court & Civil Liberties | |
POLIT 463 | Human Rights in World Politics | |
POLIT 483 | Constitutional Problems in Criminal Justice | |
Total Hours | 9 |
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A maximum of 3 credits of internship can be applied to the minor.