Law and Politics Minor, 24 hours

Location(s): On Campus

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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 Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34338 - Rights of the Accused Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34340 - American Courts Credit Hours: 3

Constitutional Law Requirement (3 hrs)

Choose one course from the following:

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

Political Science Electives (9 hrs)

Choose 9 credits from the following political science courses:

POLS 34210 - Exploring Politics Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34215 - Introduction to Political Theory Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34301 - Elections, Parties, and Interest Groups Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34302 - The American Presidency Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34303 - The American Congress Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34307 - International Relations Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34308 - Public Policy Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34310 - Comparative Politics Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34311 - Practicum in Political Science Credit Hours: 1 to 3
POLS 34321 - State and Local Politics Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34332 - Principles of Public Administration Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34403 - The World of Political Ideas Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34405 - American Political Thought Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34412 - Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34421 - International Conflict Resolution Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34422 - Revolution and Social Movements Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34435 - Public Management Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34436 - Constitutional Law: Powers Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34459 - Justice: Theories and Applications Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34462 - Comparative Political Systems and Behaviors Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34465 - Substantive Policy Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34495 - Internship in Political Science Credit Hours: 1 to 6
POLS 34497 - Research Seminar in Political Science Credit Hours: 3
POLS 34499 - Independent Study in Political Science Credit Hours: 1 to 3
PHIL 39277 - Social Justice Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 3
FIN 53312 - Business Law II Credit Hours: 3
MMED 20314 - Communication Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 3