Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Track in Legal Studies

The Legal Studies track is open to Political Science majors only and is designed to aid students in their effort to orient their course of study to a particular purpose or goal. It will prepare students for careers in law-related fields, federal and state governments, public and private interest groups, or business and management. In addition, the track can provide a foundation for the ongoing study of law or for graduate study in Political Science. Grade of C or better is required in POLS 1101 , prerequisites for all upper division classes and in all program specific courses.

Core Curriculum Areas A‑E (with Overlay Areas I, II, and III): 42

For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements for students who matriculated at ASU .

Core Area F: 18

(Grade of C or better is required in all Area F courses)

prerequisite POLS 1101 - Intro to American Govt

Required Courses:

POLS 2101 - Introduction to Pol. Science
MATH 2210 - Elementary Statistics
(if not taken in Area D; if taken in Area D any 2000-level Political Science course)

Option I: 6

Select a language sequence (1002, or higher)
or

Option II: 3

Select either CSCI 1200 - Intro to Computers & Program
or
MINF 2201 - Microcomputer Applications
And an elective from the approved Area F Courses listed below

Electives in Political Science (recommended): 0-6

Elective in Social Sciences

Major Concentration: 30

(Grade of C or better is required in all of these courses)

POLS 3800 - Intro to Political Research

Select 12-15 hours from the following courses: 12-15

Select 6-12 hours from any other 3000 and higher Political Science courses: 6-12

at least one 3-hour course must be in international relations or comparative government

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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Track in Legal Studies

Core Curriculum Areas A‑E (with Overlay Areas I, II, and III): 42

Core Area F: 18

Required Courses:

Option I: 6

Option II: 3

Electives in Political Science (recommended): 0-6

Elective in Social Sciences

Major Concentration: 30

Select 12-15 hours from the following courses: 12-15

Select 6-12 hours from any other 3000 and higher Political Science courses: 6-12

Select 3-6 hours from the following: 3-6

Minor Concentration 15-18

Electives: 12-15

Physical Education: 4

Total Hours for the Degree: 124