Political Science
Concentration: Legal Studies
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
This option within the political science major is
designed to prepare graduates to work as a paralegal or
legal assistant. It is also an appropriate program
for someone wishing to attend law school. This
program can also be used as preparation for a graduate
degree in political science.
This
program helps students to think critically and improve
their writing skills through class discussion, term
papers, legal briefs, and essay exams. These
skills can be applied to public and private sector
management.
Suggested Program of Study
|
Freshman Year - Fall |
|
Area/No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
|
HIST 2010 |
American History I |
3 |
|
MATH 1530 |
Elements of Statistics |
3 |
|
ENGL 1010 |
Composition |
3 |
|
POLS 1000 |
Intro. to Legal Assistance and Ethics |
3 |
|
POLS 2010 |
American National Government |
3 |
|
APSU 1000 |
Liberal Arts in the University |
1 |
| |
|
16 Hrs |
|
Freshman Year - Spring |
|
Area/No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
|
HIST 2020 |
American History II |
3 |
|
PHIL 2900 |
Critical Reasoning and Logic |
3 |
|
POLS 1002 |
Intro. to Law |
3 |
|
ENGL 1020 |
Composition |
3 |
|
POLS 1005 |
Legal Research |
3 |
| |
|
15 Hrs |
|
Sophomore Year - Fall |
|
Area/No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
|
|
Science |
4 |
|
ENGL 2030 |
World Literature |
3 |
|
THEA 1030 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
|
COMM 1010 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
POLS 1006 |
Legal Writing |
3 |
| |
|
16 Hrs |
|
Sophomore Year - Spring |
|
Area/No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
|
|
Science |
4 |
|
MUS 1030 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
POLS 1004 |
Torts |
3 |
|
POLS 2040 |
Introduction to Public Policy |
3 |
|
ECON 2010 |
Introduction to Economics |
3 |
| |
|
16 Hrs |
|
Junior Year - Fall |
|
Area/No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
|
POLS 2070 |
International Politics |
3 |
|
POLS 3760 |
Methods of Research |
3 |
|
POLS 1008 |
Civil Trial and Appellate Procedure |
3 |
|
POLS 4310 |
American Constitutional Law I |
3 |
|
|
Upper Level Elective |
3 |
| |
|
15 Hrs |
|
Junior Year - Spring |
|
Area/No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
|
POLS 4320 |
American Constitutional Law II |
3 |
|
POLS 4340 |
Family Law |
3 |
|
POLS |
Political Science Elective |
3 |
|
POLS |
Political Science Elective |
3 |
| |
Upper Level Elective |
3 |
| |
|
15 Hrs |
|
Senior Year - Fall |
|
Area/No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
|
POLS |
Political Science Elective |
3 |
|
POLS |
Political Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
Upper Level Elective |
3 |
|
|
Upper Level Elective |
3 |
|
|
Upper Level Elective |
3 |
|
|
Upper Level Elective |
3 |
| |
|
15 Hrs |
|
Senior Year - Spring |
|
Area/No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
|
POLS 4300 |
Judicial Politics and Behavior |
3 |
|
POLS 1015 |
Paralegal Internship |
3 |
|
|
Upper Level Elective |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
15 Hrs |
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