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Law and Liberal Arts
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The minor in Law and Liberal Arts is intended for all students who are interested in attending law school after graduation, or who are interested in preparing for careers related to the judicial system and the law. The minor consists of eighteen credits that are designed to focus on the acquisition of skills and substantive knowledge in five areas: (1) American public law and judicial process, (2) critical thinking, (3) advanced writing, (4) public speaking, and (5) formal logic.
Students majoring in political science or international politics may not apply for this minor.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
For the minor in Law and Liberal Arts, students must complete a minimum of 18 credits as listed below with a grade of "C" or higher.
PRESCRIBED COURSES: Phil 12 (GQ)
ADDITIONAL COURSES: (fifteen credits)
3 credits from ENGL 421, 471; PL SC 470W; SPCOM 440W or 450W
3 credits from CAS 21, 215, 250, 321
3 credits from COMM 403; L ST 470; PL SC 403, 471, 472
3 credits from HIST 449, 450; PL SC 473, 474, 475
3 credits from PHIL 105, 108 (GH), 408, 408W; PL SC 431, 432; SOC 405
For additional information on this minor contact:
Ms. Mary Cameron
814-865-4597
Department of Political Science
202 Pond Building
University Park, PA 16802