Minor in Prelegal Studies

Location(s): Main Campus

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The Prelegal Studies minor in Political Science provides students with an understanding of the American legal system that is useful preparation for law school or law related occupations. The minor requires the completion of five upper-division courses (15 units). POLS 1000 is a prerequisite for all upper-division (3000 to 4000-level)Political Science courses.

Requirements for the Minor (18 units)

Required Course (6 units)

POLS 1000 - Power, Politics and Engagement in US Government [3]
POLS 4400 - Judicial Process [3]

Elective Courses (12 units)

Select four courses from the following:

POLS 4410 - American Constitutional Law: Federalism [3]
POLS 4420 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights [3]
POLS 4430 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties [3]
POLS 4440 - Legal Advocacy [3]
POLS 4450 - Judicial Behavior [3]

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Minor in Prelegal Studies

Location(s): Main Campus

Requirements for the Minor (18 units)

Required Course (6 units)

Elective Courses (12 units)