Pre-Law Curriculum (S87-S05)
2008 - 2009
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS (complete these by the deadlines to avoid Registration Holds)
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (three requirements):
BASIC COMPOSITION (BC) (choose one) (complete by 30 credit hours) (for course completed Fall term 2008 or later, a grade of "C" or better is required)
ENG 1020, Introductory College Writing, 4 cr.
ENG1050, Freshman Honors: English I, 4 cr.
ISP 1510, Written Communication Skills, 4 cr.
INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION (IC) (choose one) (complete by 75 credit hours) (for course completed Fall term 2008 or later, a grade of "C" or better is required)
AFS 2390, Introduction to African-American Literature: Literature and Writing, 4 cr.
ISP 4991, Senior Essay Seminar I, 4 cr.
ENG 2050, Freshman Honors: English II, 4 cr.
ENG 2100, Introduction to Poetry: Literature and Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 2110, Introduction to Drama: Literature and Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 2120, Introduction to Fiction: Literature and Writing, 4 cr.
ENG 2210, Great English Novels: Literature and Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 2310, Major American Books: Literature and Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 2390, Introduction to African-American Literature: Literature and Writing, 4 cr.
ENG 2570, Literature By and About Women: Literature and Writing (CD), 3 cr.
ENG 3010, Intermediate Writing, 3 cr.
ENG 3050, Technical Communication I: Report Writing, 3 cr.
ISP 3510, Intermediate Reading and Writing, 4 cr.
I H 2010, Cultural Identity and the American Experience: Writers' Responses (CD), 4 cr.
WRITING INTENSIVE course in major field (WI) (consult Major Department). Pre-requisite: "C" or better grade in Intermediate Composition (IC)
2. MATHEMATICS COMPETENCY (MC) (complete by 30 credit hours by one method below):
* Attain CLEP score of "50" or higher, an AP score of "2" (no degree credit), or "25" on ACT Math exam
* Transfer credit for the equivalent of MAT 1800 or higher taken at an accredited college
* Place beyond Math 0993 on the Math Competency/Proficiency Examination
* Complete Math 0993 with a satisfactory grade.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION (OC) (completed by 60 credit hours by one method below):
* Pass WSU Oral Communication Competency Exam (no credit hours granted)
* High school course work (two semesters of speech or debate, no credit hours granted)
* Pass one of the courses, or its equivalent, below:
COM 1010, Oral Communication: Basic Speech, 3 cr.
ISP 1560, Dimensions of Oral Communication, 4 cr.
ENG 3060, Technical Communication II: Writing and Speaking, 3 cr.
4. COMPUTER LITERACY (CL) (complete by 30 credit hours by one method below):
* Completion of college level computer course such as
B E 1200, Basic Engineering I: Design in Engineering, 3 cr.
COM 3210, News Editing, 4 cr.
CSC 1000, Introduction to Computer Science, 3 cr.
CSC 1050, Introduction to C and Unix, 2 cr.
or any higher level CSC course;
FPC 1100, Computing in the Arts, 2 cr.
IST 2710, Computers and Society, 4 cr.
*High school course work (one semester, no credit hours granted),
*Pass the Computer Literacy Competency Exam;
or transfer credit for a comparable course taken at another college or university.
5. CRITICAL THINKING (CT) (complete by 75 credit hours by one method below):
* Pass WSU Critical Thinking Competency Exam
* Pass one of the following:
B A 1010, Critical Thinking for Consumer Decisions, 3 cr.
ISP 3260, Methods of Search and Critical Thinking, 4 cr.
PHI 1050, Critical Thinking, 3 cr.
COM 2110, Argumentation and Debate, 3 cr.
UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE GROUP REQUIREMENTS: please note the following in meeting Group Requirements:
A given Subject Area Code (e.g. ANT, HIS, P S, etc.) may not be used more than twice; a course must be at least three semester hours to apply; and courses for Group Requirements may not be elected on a Passed/Not Passed basis.
1. NATURAL SCIENCE: one Physical Science, one Life Science, and a Third Science, one of which includes laboratory:
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PS) (choose one):
CHM 1000, Chemistry and Your World (ST), 3-4 cr.
CHM 1020, Survey of General Chemistry, 4 cr.
CHM 1220, General Chemistry I, 4 cr.
CHM 1225, General Chemistry I (ENGG), 3 cr.
CHM 1410, Chemical Principles I: General/Organic Chemistry, 6 cr.
HON 4230, Seminar in Physical Science, 3 cr.
PHY 1020, Conceptual Physics: The Basic Science, 3-4 cr.
PHY 1040, Einstein, Relativity and Quanta: A Conceptual Introduction (ST), 3-4 cr.
PHY 2130, General Physics, 3 cr.
PHY 2170, General Physics (Calculus-based course), 4 cr.
PHY 2175, General Physics (ENGG), 4 cr.
PHY 3100, The Sounds of Music, 4 cr.
LIFE SCIENCE (LS) (choose one):
ANT 2110, Introduction to Physical Anthropology, 3 cr.
BIO 1030, Biology Today, 3-4 cr.
BIO 1050, An Introduction to Life, 3-4 cr.
BIO 1510, Basic Life Mechanisms, 4 cr.
HON 4220, Seminar in Life Science, 3 cr.
NFS 2030, Nutrition and Health (ST), 3 cr.
PSY 1010, Introductory Psychology, 4 cr.
PSY 1020, Elements of Psychology, 3 cr.
THIRD SCIENCE (TS) (choose and approved course from either of the categories above not already used, or one of the courses below:
AST 2010, Descriptive Astronomy, 4 cr.
GEL 1010, Geology: The Science of the Earth, 4 cr.
NFS 2210, Human Nutrition, 3-4 cr.
LABORATORY (LB) laboratory must be associated with one of the above courses
2. HISTORICAL STUDIES (HS) (choose one):
ANT 3200, Lost Cities and Ancient Civilizations, 3 cr.
HIS 1000, World Civilization to 1500, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1300, Europe and the World: 1500-1945, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1400, The World Since 1945, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1600, African Civilizations to 1800, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1610, African Civilizations Since 1800, 3-4 cr.
HIS 1800, The Age of Islamic Empires: 600-1600, 3 cr.
HIS 1810, The Modern Middle East, 3 cr.
HIS 1995, Society and the Economic Transition (ST), 3 cr.
HON 4250, Seminar in Historical Studies, 3 cr.
N E 2030, The Age of Islamic Empires: 600-1600, 3 cr.
N E 2040, The Modern Middle East, 3 cr.
3. SOCIAL SCIENCE: (choose from each of the two categories below)
AMERICAN SOCIETY & INSTITUTIONS (AI) (choose one):
HIS 1050, American Civilization Since World War II, 3-4 cr.
HON 2000, City II, 3 cr.
P S 1010, American Government, 4 cr.
P S 1030, The American Governmental System, 3 cr.
BASIC SOCIAL SCIENCE (SS) (choose two):
AFS 2210, Black Social and Political Thought, 4 cr.
ANT 2100, Introduction to Anthropology, 3-4 cr.
ECO 1000, Survey of Economics, 4 cr.
ECO 2010, Principles of Microeconomics, 4 cr.
ECO 2020, Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 cr.
GPH 1100, World Regional Patterns (CD), 4 cr.
GPH 2000, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
GPH 3130, Introductory Urban Geography, 4 cr.
GPH 3200, Europe, 3 cr.
HIS 2000, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
HON 1000, City I, 3 cr.
P S 1000, Introduction to Political Science, 3 cr.
P S 2000, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
P S 2240, Introduction to Urban Politics and Policy, 4 cr.
SOC 2000, Understanding Human Society, 3 cr.
SOC 2020, Social Problems, 3 cr.
SOC 2500, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
SOC 3300, Social Inequality, 4 cr.
SOC 3510, The Nature and Impact of Population on Society, 3 cr.
SOC 4100, Social Psychology, 4 cr.
U S 2000, Introduction to Urban Studies (CD), 4 cr.
W S 3010, Interdisciplinary Introduction to Women's Studies, 3 cr.
4. HUMANITIES (one course in each of the categories below):
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (VP) (choose one):
A H 1000, Introduction to Art, 3-4 cr.
A H 1110, Survey of Art History: Ancient through Medieval, 3-4 cr.
A H 1120, Survey of Art History: Renaissance through Modern, 3-4 cr.
COM 2010, Introduction to Film, 4 cr.
COM 2020, History of Film , 4 cr.
DNC 2000, Introduction to Dance (CD), 4 cr.
DNC 2310, History of Dance from 1800 to the Present, 3 cr.
ENG 2450, Introduction to Film, 4 cr.
ENG 2460, History of Film, 4 cr.
HON 4240, Seminar in Visual and Performing Arts, 3 cr.
MUH 1340, Music Appreciation: World Music (CD), 3 cr.
MUH 1350, History of American Popular Music, 3 cr.
MUH 1351, History of American Popular Music: 1940 to the Present, 3 cr.
MUH 1352, The Blues: Exploring the Roots of American Popular Music, 3 cr.
MUH 1370, Music Appreciation: Beginnings to the Present, 3 cr.
SLA 3710, Russian and East European Film, 3 cr.
THR 1010, Introduction to the Theatre, 3 cr.
THR 1030, Black Theatre: An Introduction (CD), 3 cr.
PHILOSOPHY & LETTERS (PL) (choose one):
CLA 1010, Classical Civilization (CD), 3-4 cr.
CLA 2100, Classical Origins of Western Thought (CD), 3 cr.
CLA 2200, Introduction to Greek Tragedy, 3 cr.
COM 2160, Contemporary Persuasive Campaigns and Movements, 3 cr.
ENG 2200, Shakespeare, 3 cr.
ENG 2500, The English Bible as Literature, 4 cr.
ENG 2720, Basic Concepts in Linguistics, 3 cr.
ENG 3110, English Literature to 1700, 3 cr.
ENG 3120, English Literature after 1700, 3 cr.
ENG 3140, Survey of American Literature, 3 cr.
FRE 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
GER 2310, Short Fiction from Central Europe and Russia
GER 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
HON 2100, Classical Origins of Western Thought (CD), 3 cr.
HON 4200, Seminar in Philosophy and Letters, 3 cr.
ITA 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
LIN 2720, Basic Concepts in Linguistics, 3 cr.
PHI 1010, Introduction to Philosophical Systems, 3-4 cr.
PHI 1020, Honors Introduction to Philosophical Systems, 4 cr.
PHI 1030, Introduction to Philosophical Problems, 3 cr.
PHI 1040, Honors Introduction to Philosophical Problems, 4 cr.
PHI 1100, Contemporary Moral Issues (EI), 3 cr.
PHI 1120, Professional Ethics (EI), 3 cr.
PHI 2100, Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, 3 cr.
PHI 2110, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Philosophy, 3 cr.
PHI 2320, Introduction to Ethics (EI), 3 cr.
PHI 3500, Theory of Knowledge, 3 cr.
PHI 3550, Metaphysics, 3 cr.
PHI 3700, Philosophy of Art, 3 cr.
POL 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
P S 3510, Law, Authority and Rebellion, 4 cr.
P S 3520, Justice, cr.
RUS 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
SLA 2310, Short Fiction from Central Europe and Russia, 3 cr.
SPA 2700, Anguish and Commitment: European Existentialist Literature, 3-4 cr.
CIVILIZATIONS & SOCIETIES(CS): (choose one)
AFS 2010, African American Culture: Historical and Aesthetic Roots. Cr. 4
A S 2010, Introduction to American Culture. Cr. 3-4
ARM 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
CBS 2100, Chicano Literature and Culture. (SPA 2400) Cr. 3
CBS 2110, Puerto Rican Literature and Culture. (SPA 2500) Cr. 3
CLA 2000, Greek Mythology. Cr. 3-4
ENG 2600, Introduction to Folklore. Cr. 3
ENG 3600, Survey of American Folklore. Cr. 3
FRE 2710, Introduction to French Civilization I. Cr. 3
FRE 2720, Introduction to French Civilization II. Cr. 3
GER 2710, Survey of Germanic Culture I. Cr. 3
GER 2720, Survey of Germanic Culture II. Cr. 3
GER 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
GRK 3710, Modern Greek Literature and Culture in English. Cr. 3
ITA 2710, Italian Culture and Civilization I. Cr. 3
ITA 2720, Italian Culture and Civilization II. Cr. 3
N E 2000, Introduction to Islamic Civilization of the Near East. Cr. 3
N E 2010, The Bible and Ancient Mythology. Cr. 3
POL 2710, Survey of Polish Culture. Cr. 3
POL 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
RUS 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
RUS 2710, Study of Russian Culture. Cr. 3
SLA 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
SLA 3710, Russian and European Film. Cr. 3
SPA 2400, Chicano Literature and Culture. Cr. 3
SPA 2500, Puerto Rican Literature and Culture. Cr. 3
UKR 3410, New Soil, Old Roots: The Immigrant Experience. Cr. 3
Jr Year in Germany program meets this requirement.
5. FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FC):
* Completion of one language through the 3rd semester or placement beyond the 3rd semester, either of which concurrently meets the University requirement in Foreign Culture, is required for all majors leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts, Science, and Urban, Labor, & Metro. Affairs.
* Students pursuing a Bachelor of Public Affairs should consult an Academic Advisor for choices in Foreign Culture and Cultural Studies.
To determine your progress in meeting University and College requirements, make an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the University Advising Center by calling 313 / 577-8889. The Advising Center, located at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library, is open from 8:30 - 7:00 Monday and Thursday and from 8:30 - 5:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Summer hours are Mon.--Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional Information:
Selected Electives:
- ACCOUNTING (see prerequisites)
- ACC 3010 Elem. Financial Accounting
- ACC 3510 Business Law
- CLASSICS
- CLA 3100 Law and Ancient Society
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- CRJ 5060 Comparative Crim Justice Systems
- ECONOMICS
- ECO 2010 Prin of Microeconomics
- ECO 2020 Prin of Macroeconomics
- ECO 5250 Economic Analysis of Law
- ENGLISH(In addition to BC and IC requirements):
- ENG 2720 Basic Concepts in Linguistics
- ENG 5010 Advanced Expository Writing
- HISTORY
- HIS 2040 United States to 1877
- HIS 2050 United States Since 1877
- HIS 5160 Constitutional U. S. History to 1860
- HIS 5170 Constitutional U. S. Hist: 1860-1940
- PHILOSOPHY
- PHI 1010 Intro to Philosophical Systems
- PHI 1100 Contemporary Moral Issues
- PHI 2320 Introduction to Ethics
- PHI 3270 Foundations of Law
- POLITICAL SCIENCE
- P S 1010 American Government
- P S 2810 World Politics
- P S 3040 The Legislative Process
- P S 3100 American Legal Systems & Processes
- P S 5110 Constitutional Law
- PSYCHOLOGY
- PSY 1010 Introductory Psychology
- PSY 3010 Statistical Methods
- PSY 5710 Dispute Resolution
- SOCIOLOGY
- SOC 3860 Race, Class, & American Crim Just
- SPEECH COMMUNICATION
- COM 2110 Argumentation and Debate
It is the student's responsibility to become familiar with and to complete all degree requirements.
Admission to the WSU Law School
6/05/08