Law and Politics Minor, 24 hours

CIP: 220000

The mission of the minor program is to successfully educate students from diverse backgrounds in the fundamental skills, knowledge, and application of law, legal systems, and political institutions through courses in order to:

(1) prepare them for positions associated with the legal system, law, or applicable government or non-governmental institutions and organizations and (2) prepare them for continuing for advanced degrees in disciplines related to law, political science, and public policy. The program promotes a commitment to continued scholarship and service among graduates and will foster a spirit of innovation in an environment that is inclusive and diverse.

Requirements

Law and Politics Foundations (9 hours)

POLS 34205	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
POLS 34338	Rights of the Accused	3
POLS 34340	American Courts	3

Constitutional Law Requirement (3 hrs)

Choose one course from the following:

POLS 34436	Constitutional Law: Powers	3
	OR
POLS 34438	Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties	3

Political Science Electives (9 hrs)

Choose 9 credits from the following political science courses:

POLS 34210	Exploring Politics	3
POLS 34215	Introduction to Political Theory	3
POLS 34301	Elections, Parties, and Interest Groups	3
POLS 34302	The American Presidency	3
POLS 34303	The American Congress	3
POLS 34307	International Relations	3
POLS 34308	Public Policy	3
POLS 34310	Comparative Politics	3
POLS 34311	Practicum in Political Science	1 to 3
POLS 34321	State and Local Politics	3
POLS 34332	Principles of Public Administration	3
POLS 34403	The World of Political Ideas	3
POLS 34405	American Political Thought	3
POLS 34412	Race, Ethnicity, and Politics	3
POLS 34421	International Conflict Resolution *	3
POLS 34422	Revolution and Social Movements	3
POLS 34435	Public Management	3
POLS 34436	Constitutional Law: Powers	3
POLS 34459	Justice: Theories and Applications	3
POLS 34462	Comparative Political Systems and Behaviors	3
POLS 34465	Substantive Policy	3
POLS 34495	Internship in Political Science	1 to 6
POLS 34497	Research Seminar in Political Science	3
POLS 34499	Independent Study in Political Science	1 to 3
PHIL 39277	Social Justice *	3

Notes:  POLS 34311 Practicum in Political Science, POLS 34462 Comparative Political Systems and Behaviors, and POLS 34465 Substantive Policy may be taken for repeat credit with different topics for a maximum of 6 hours of credit towards the minor.  PHIL 39277 cannot be used to fulfill the NW Core requirement if applied to the minor. 

Law Electives (3 hours)

Choose one of the following courses (3 hours):

FIN 53311	Business Law I	3
FIN 53312	Business Law II	3
MMED 20314	Communication Law and Ethics	3