B.A. Government, Policy, and Law: Pre-Law - Legacy
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 |
| ENGL 110: Intro to English Writing | 3 |
| UNIV 103: First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| G1: Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 221: Intro to Comparative Political Systems * | 3 |
| GOVT 100 - 200 Elective | 3 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| MATH 100 or 130 | 3 |
| WELL 175: Wellness | 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 * (W) | 3 |
| G1: Arts and Humanities Elective (200 + Level) | 3 |
| G2: Math and Science Elective | 3 |
| G3: Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 252: Global Crime and Justice ^ | 3 |
| GOVT 200-300 Elective | 3 |
| G2: Math and Science Elective (Course / Lab) | 4 |
| G3: Social Science Elective | 3 |
| G3: Social Science Elective (200 + Level) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 351: International Law ^ | 3 |
| GOVT 300 - 400-Level Advanced Elective | 3 |
| (AW) Advance Writing | 3 |
| (P) Perspective Course [3] Footnote details | 3 |
| G2: Math and Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 314: American Judiciary ^ (W) | 3 |
| GOVT 300 - 400-Level Advance Elective | 3 |
| (D) Culture Diversity and Community Course | 3 |
| G1: Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| (W) Writing Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 300 or 400-Level Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Capstone: GOVT 400-Level Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GOVT 300 or 400-Level Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Capstone: GOVT 400-Level Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 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.
- Courses with the (P), (D), and (W) label may be taken in the major, minor, General Education requirements or elective courses.