Pre-Law Minor
PSE PEAK
The Pre-Law Minor is meant to create a foundation in preparation for a career in law. As a professional enhancement minor, the Pre-Law Minor is further designed to help prepare students to succeed in law school. Through the minor students will be introduced to the American political system, precedent-setting Supreme Court cases, and philosophical/ethical frameworks for judging legal questions.
15 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Minor Requirements
Complete one course (3 credits) from the following:
| POE-241 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 credits |
| POE-250 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 credits |
| POE-255 | Introduction to Political Philosophy
Through Plato | 3 credits |
Complete one course (3 credits) from the following:
ENG-
| 200-Level Introduction to Literary Studies Courses | 3 credits |
ENG-
| 300-Level Literature Seminar | 3 credits |
Complete one course (3 credits) from the following:
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There are multiple pathways to law school. No particular major is recommended. Indeed law schools accept students who have majored in everything from Music to Environmental Studies. Regardless of the major, students would benefit from courses in several disciplines not required for the minor including: International Relations, History, Sociology, and Environmental Studies.