Pre-Law Advanced Certificate
The History Department offers a Pre-Law Advanced Certificate, which consists of 24 hours of coursework and internship experience designed to help students develop the skills necessary for successful performance in law school and legal practice. Those pursuing a pre-law certificate may take these courses in conjunction with any major offered at Judson University. It is strongly suggested that you develop the specifics of your pre-law program in consultation with both your major and certificate advisors.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Law Core | ||
| POL222 | American Government | 3 |
| POL495 | Pre-Law Practicum II 1 | 3 |
| Supporting Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Business Law | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Persuasion | ||
or SPC323 | Advanced Public Speaking | |
| Skill-Building Electives | ||
| Select three of the following (from at least two departments): 2 | 9 | |
| Literary Theory and Criticism | ||
| World Classics: European | ||
| World Classics: Non-Western | ||
| Suffering and Hope | ||
| Shakespeare: Plays and Performance | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Advanced Public Speaking | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- 1
POL495 Pre-Law Practicum II (1-3 c.h.) may be taken for 1-3 hours up to three times
- 2
courses may not duplicate with the sections above