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Course Information & Degree Requirements Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Interdisciplinary Minor in Pre-law Studies Interdisciplinary Minor in Organizational Leadership Studies
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Course of Study in Political Science
The Department of Political Science and Leadership Studies recently revised its curriculum for the purpose of enhancing the educational opportunities for political science majors, international studies majors, and related minors. In particular, the Department seeks to improve student research skills in preparation for law school or graduate study in a related field. We have created a capstone course (PSCI 400 Capstone: Research in Political Science - WI). For senior level majors and related minors, students in this course research and produce an original academic research paper. Another goal of the course is to provide an opportunity for students to integrate and synthesize the body of course work completed in the Department of Political Science and Leadership Studies, as well as with other related, programs, majors, and minors. A set of 300 level courses are specially designated to prepare the student for PSCI 400. The student needs to complete 9 credits from the following sequence in order to enroll in the capstone (PSCI 400): PSCI 307 or PSCI 308; One of the following PSCI 309, 313, 316, 319; and PSCI 380. In addition to these nine credits the student will ordinarily have completed a minimum of 27 credits prior to enrolling in PSCI 400. Prior to enrolling in PSCI 400, the PSCI major should strive to complete all other requirements for the major, preferably in a sequence similar to below). Freshman / Sophomore Year PSCI 101 Government of the United States PSCI 102 Current Issues in American Politics or PSCI 130 Global Issues PSCI 120 Introduction to Political Thought Sophomore Year PSCI 300-Level Elective (Concentration Course) PSCI 300-Level Elective (Concentration Course) STAT 213 Statistics for Social Sciences Junior Year PSCI 300-Level Elective (Concentration Course) PSCI 307 Law in Political Thought or PSCI 308 Leadership in Political Thought One of the Following: PSCI 309 Foreign Policy of U.S. PSCI 313 International Politics PSCI 316 International Law PSCI 319 Comparative Politics PSCI 380 Public Policy Analysis Senior Year PSCI 400 WI Capstone: Research in Political Science
Course of Study in Political Science with a Concentration in Pre-Law Studies
Prior to enrolling in PSCI 400, the PSCI major with a concentration in pre-law studies should strive to complete all other requirements for the major, preferably in a sequence similar to below).
Freshman / Sophomore Year Fall: PSCI 101 Government of the United States and PSCI 120 Introduction to Political Thought Spring: PSCI 102 Current Issues in American Politics and PSCI 110 Law and Society
Sophomore Year
PSCI 304 U.S. Constitution and Civil Liberties or PSCI 307 Law in Political Thought CRJU 221 Criminal Law and Procedure or PSCI 300 Elective STAT 213 Statistics for Social Sciences
Junior Year
PSCI 304 U.S. Constitution and Civil Liberties or PSCI 307 Law in Political Thought PSCI 316 International Law or PSCI 360 Administrative Law PSCI 380 Public Policy Analysis
Senior Year
PSCI 400 WI Capstone: Research in Political Science
The pre-law student must also complete the pre-law minor, as follows:
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Pre-Law Studies is for students interested in studying law. It has a threefold mission:
First, it seeks to encourage sustained reflection upon the relationship between law and human nature. What is the relationship between law and justice? What are the different kinds of law, and what are the grounds for obedience to these laws? What are the potential conflicts human beings face when different laws or different kinds of law come into conflict?
Second, it seeks to give students a practical introduction to the basic elements of the American legal system, as well as familiarity with other legal systems and with the history of legal thought and practice.
Third, it seeks to provide students with the background and skills necessary for success in law school and in the field of law. Special attention will be given to logical and critical thinking, persuasive argument, and cogent speaking and writing. Total credits: 18
Foundational Course: PSCI 110 Law and Society
Goal One One of the Following Courses:
CRJU 400 Criminological Theory PHIL 210 Social/Political Philosophy PSCI 307 Law in Political Thought THEO 362 Social Justice
Goal Two Two of the Following Courses:
COMM 432 Communication Law CRJU 221 Criminal Law and Procedure CRJU 411 The Constitution and Criminal Justice CRJU 499 Comparative Justice Systems ENG 303 Shakespeare HIST 315 Advanced Topics in History (Permission Required) HIST 357 Revolutionary America PSCI 304 US Constitution & Civil Liberties PSCI 360 Administrative Law PSYC 321 Psychology and Law PSYC 325 Psychology of Criminal Behavior SOC 120 Social Problems SOC 235 Deviant Behavior
Goal Three One of the Following Courses:
COMM 328 Argumentation and Advocacy COMM 329 Business and Professional Speaking ENG 216 Persuasive Writing ENG 315 Written Business Communication LAT 101 Introduction to Latin PHIL 201 Logic PSCI 305 Mock Trial
Capstone Course PSCI 400, or any 3-Credit Capstone in the Students Major (Permission Required).
No more than 12 hours of Political Science; at least 9 hours of General Education courses.
Course of Study in Political Science with a Concentration in International Relations
Prior to enrolling in PSCI 400, the PSCI major with a concentration in international relations should strive to complete all other requirements for the major, preferably in a sequence similar to below).
Freshman / Sophomore Year
PSCI 101 Government of the United States PSCI 130 Global Issues PSCI 120 Introduction to Political Thought
Sophomore Year
PSCI 309 International Politics PSCI 313 Foreign Policy of US STAT 213 Statistics for Social Sciences
Junior Year
Two of the Following Courses: PSCI 316 International Law PSCI 319 Comparative Politics CRJU499 Comparative Justice Systems PSCI 307 Law in Political Thought or PSCI 308 Leadership in Political Thought PSCI 380 Public Policy Analysis
Senior Year
PSCI 400 WI Capstone: Research in Political Science Total Credits: 15
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