Return to: HAPPS (History, Anthropology, Philosophy & Political Science)  

The PreLaw degree in Social Science is designed to focus on the skills, values knowledge and experience recognized as important for law school candidates by the American Bar Association. Skills identified as important for a successful career in law include problem solving, critical reading, writing and editing, oral communication, listening, research, public service and promotion of knowledge and direct exposure to the field of law. Thus, the program draws on courses that traditionally underpin law degrees, including history, philosophy and political science. In addition, we draw on a sample of courses from sociology and psychology that provide a fundamental background in the human experience and will enhance our students’ abilities to bring a degree of social justice savvy to their pursuits of law.

Core Requirements: 42 Credits Total