Bachelor of Science - Social Science Major - Pre-Law
Law Schools are generally flexible regarding the undergraduate degree
they accept for admission. Rather than requiring a particular
major, both the University of Kansas School of Law and Presidents
College School of Law make reference to the following statement from
the Association of American Law Schools when discussing undergraduate
curriculum for law school candidates.
"Quality of education is concerned with the development of basic skills
and insights in pre-law students. It thus involves education for comprehension
and expression in words, critical understanding of the human
institutions and values with which the law deals, and creative
power in thinking." (Emphases added.)
This major is designed for those students seeking to build those skills
and insights. As you look over the curriculum you will see that
Central Christian can offer you a
substantial basis for continued studies in law.
Component 1 - General Education Requirements
In order to keep your educational experience broad enough to deal with
the
reality of the real world marketplace, all students, regardless of
their major, are required to complete a series of General Education
Courses. These courses include:
- 6 hrs English Composition I & II
- 3 hrs Principles of Speech
- 3 hrs Philosophy or Modern Culture &
Christianity
- 2 hrs Fitness and Wellness
- 1 hr P.E. Activity or Varsity
Sport
- 3 hrs Math
- 4 hrs Science
- 3 hrs Personal Finance or Marriage & Family
- 3 hrs History
- 3 hrs Psychology or Sociology
- 6 hrs Bible Survey Course I & II
- 3 hrs Old Testament Course
- 3 hrs New Testament Course
- 4 hrs Humanities
- 2 hrs Senior Seminar
Component 2 - Pre-Law Emphasis
(60 hours)
Besides the General Educational Requirements outlined above, you will
choose from selected courses in Social Science, Business,
Communications, and English in order to complete the 60 hours required
for this major.
Social Science Courses Required
- 3 hrs History of Western Civilization I
- 3 hrs History of Western Civilization II
- 3 hrs General Psychology or Principles of
Sociology
- 3 hrs Introduction to Criminal Justice
and Legal Studies or Introduction to Law and Legal Studies
- 3 hrs American Government
- 3 hrs Cross Cultural Communications
- 3 hrs Criminal Law
- 3 hrs Industrial/Organizational
Psychology or Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- 2 hrs Senior Seminar
Business Course Required
- 3 hrs Basic Accounting or Financial
Accounting
- 3 hrs Business Law
Communications Courses Required
- 3 hrs Advanced Professional Communications
- 3 hrs Argumentation
- 3 hrs Advanced Composition
English Courses Required
- 3 hrs Introduction to Literature
- 3 hrs American Literature
- 3 hrs Shakespeare
- 3 hrs British Literature
Philosophy and Religion Courses Required
- 3 hrs Introduction to Philosophy
- 3 hrs Professional Ethics