B.A. Government, Law, and International Relations: Pre-Law - Gateway Model
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 111: Intro to American Government * [1] Footnote details | 3 |
| GOVT 251: Intro to Global Studies * | 3 |
| Cornerstone: Introductory Writing | 3 |
| Cornerstone: FYEX 100 | 3 |
| Gateway: Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 221: Intro to Comparative Political Systems * | 3 |
| Cornerstone: Oral Communications | 3 |
| Cornerstone: Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Gateway: Creative Explorations | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 211: Intro to the U.S. Constitution ^ [2] Footnote details | 3 |
| GOVT 231: Intro to Political Theory * | 3 |
| Gateway: Ethical Action and Citizenship | 3 |
| Gateway: Information Literacy | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 252: Global Crime and Justice ^ | 3 |
| GOVT 200-300 Elective | 3 |
| Gateway: Investigations and Scientific Reasoning | 3 |
| Gateway: Problem Solving | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 351: International Law ^ | 3 |
| GOVT 300 - 400-Level Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Keystone: Advance Writing | 3 |
| Gateway: Technological Competency | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 314: American Judiciary ^ | 3 |
| GOVT 300 - 400-Level Advance Elective | 3 |
| Keystone: Diverse Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| Gateway Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 300 or 400-Level Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Capstone: GOVT 411: Constitutional Law - Separation of Powers and Federalism ^ | 3 |
| Capstone: 300 + Level Course | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 300 or 400-Level Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Capstone: GOVT 412: Constitutional Law - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties ^ | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Open Elective / Minor / Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
- * Must Earn a C- or better in each of these four core courses: GOVT 111, GOVT 221, GOVT 231, and GOVT 251.
- ^ Required Pre-Law Courses.