Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science and a concentration 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 Hours

For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements .

Core Area F: 18 Hours

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

prerequisite POLS 1101 - Introduction to American Government

Required Courses: 6

POLS 2101 - Introduction to Political Science
MATH 2210 - Elementary Statistics (POLS 2000 or POLS 2401 if MATH 2210 is taken in Area D)

Option I: 6

Select a language sequence (1002, or higher)
or

Option II: 3

Select either CSCI 1200 - Introduction to Computers and Programming
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 Hours

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

POLS 3800 - Introduction to Political Research

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

Select 3 hours from the following courses:

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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