Pre-Law, Minor
Minor in Pre-Law (370009M)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| State & Local Government & Politics | ||
| The American Congress | ||
| Politics of the Criminal Justice System | ||
| Internship in Government & Politics 1 | ||
| The Supreme Court & Civil Liberties | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| 1 | A maximum of 3 credits of internship can be applied to the minor. |